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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Vantage Vue ISS
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.
Solid plates,
drain holes
toward
mounting pole.
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