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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Cleaning the Radiation Shield
The outer plating 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.
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.
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.
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.
To thoroughly clean the radiation shield:
1. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, loosen
1. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, loosen
the two 4'' screws holding the five radiation
shield plates together, as shown in the figure
at right.
shield plates together, as shown in the figure
at right.
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.
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 screw-
driver to tighten the 4'' screws, as shown in
the illustration.
them together using a Phillips head screw-
driver to tighten the 4'' screws, as shown in
the illustration.
Cleaning the Rain Collector, Debris
Screen, and Tipping Spoon Module
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.
collector cone and debris screen as needed or at
least once a year.
Note:
Cleaning the rain collector and tipping spoon may cause false rain readings. See your Vantage Vue Con-
sole Manual for instructions on clearing weather data if you suspect this is occuring.
sole Manual for instructions on clearing weather data if you suspect this is occuring.
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.
3. When all parts are clean, rinse with clear water.