DAVIS Vantage Pro2 Updater Installation Instructions Addendum Download Page 6

Fan-Aspirated ISS Troubleshooting

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1. Remove the three screws connecting the rain collector base to the 

mounting bracket.

2. Lift the rain collector base off of the mounting bracket. 

Note: 

For easier re-assembly, mark the holes used by the rain collector base, the holes used by the 
radiation shield, and the orientation of the bracket relative to the radiation shield. 

3. Remove the three (3) screws connecting the mounting bracket to the 

radiation shield.

4. Lift the mounting bracket off of the radiation shield.
5. Remove all debris from inside the shield and replace the batteries if 

necessary.

Annual Maintenance

1. Retrieve your Fan-Aspirated ISS and 

place on a stable work surface.

2. Disassemble the radiation shield.
3. Unplug the old motor and remove 

from it from the Radiation Shield.

4. Install the new motor/fan assembly. 

5. Remove the fan batteries.
6. Install new batteries (NiCad C-cells).
7. Assemble the Radiation Shield.
8. Re-mount the Fan-Aspirated Radia-

tion Shield in its previous location.

Fan-Aspirated ISS Troubleshooting

If you are experiencing problems with your Fan-Aspirated ISS, first be 
sure to check all cable connections. If you are unable to solve the problem, 
please call Davis Technical Support. We’ll be glad to help. Most questions 
can be answered while you’re on the phone. You can also e-mail us for 
support, or visit our website. Sorry, we are unable to accept collect calls.

Fan Unit

Fan Deflecto

Motor Connector

Junction Bo

Temp/Hum

Sensor Cable 

Channel

Fan Pla

#4 Screws

Battery Cover

1.2 Volt Nicad
Battery

O-Ring

Battery
Compartment

Air

Flow

Summary of Contents for Vantage Pro2 Updater

Page 1: ...fan aspirated radiation shield only and is intended to be used in conjunction with the Integrated Sensor Suite Installation Manual The table below shows the location of the information required to ins...

Page 2: ...s Screen place inside cone after installation Rain Collector Solar Panel wireless ISS only Anemometer Cable 40 12 2 m Anemometer Base ISS Base Anemometer Arm Metric Rain Adapter Control Head SIM Housi...

Page 3: ...are connected by cables to the Sensor Interface Module SIM located inside the SIM housing The SIM contains electronics that measure and store weather values for transmission to the console via radio...

Page 4: ...S for Installation The radiation shield fan and solar panel used to power the fan come pre assembled with the ISS unit and require no additional assembly However the fan requires initial power from th...

Page 5: ...wing options for battery power exist Use two fan batteries for maximum length of overnight aspiration but with slightly lower average daytime aspiration Use only one fan battery for some overnight asp...

Page 6: ...2 Disassemble the radiation shield 3 Unplug the old motor and remove from it from the Radiation Shield 4 Install the new motor fan assembly 5 Remove the fan batteries 6 Install new batteries NiCad C c...

Page 7: ...ls are available on the Support page Watch for FAQs and other updates Subscribe to the e newsletter Theory of Operation The diagram below shows how the Fan Aspirated Radiation Shield draws outside air...

Page 8: ...or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relo...

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