Davis Instruments Vantage Vue Wireless Weather Station DAV-6250EU Data Sheet

Product codes
DAV-6250EU
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Cleaning the Radiation Shield
The outer surface of the radiation shield should be cleaned when there is excessive dirt and 
build-up on the plates. Use a damp cloth to clean the outer edge of each ring.
Note: 
Spraying down or using water excessively to clean the radiation shield can damage the sensitive sensors 
or alter the data the ISS is transmitting. 
Check the radiation shield for debris or insect nests at 
least once a year and clean when necessary. A buildup 
of material inside the shield reduces its effectiveness 
and may cause inaccurate temperature and humidity 
readings.
1. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, loosen the two 
#6 x 2 
1
/
2
” screws holding the five radiation shield 
plates together, as shown.
2. Taking care to maintain the order in which the five 
plates are assembled, separate the plates as shown 
and remove all debris from inside the shield.
3. Reassemble the plates in the same order in which 
they were disassembled, and fasten them together 
using a Phillips head screwdriver to tighten the #6 
x 2 
1
/
2
” screws, as shown.
Cleaning the Rain Collector, Debris 
Screen, and Tipping Spoon Module
To maintain accuracy, thoroughly clean the rain collector cone and debris screen as needed or 
at least once a year. 
Note: 
1. Use a damp, soft cloth to remove any debris from the rain collector and debris screen. 
2. Use pipe cleaners to clear any debris remaining in the screen.
3. When all parts are clean, rinse with clear water.
To clean the tipping spoon assembly, it must first be removed from the ISS base. 
Solid plates, 
drain holes 
toward 
mounting pole