Rain Bird WS-PRO, Installation, Maintenance And Troubleshooting Manual

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1 Month -
•
Check the temperature/relative
humidity sensor for contamination.
6 Months -
•
Clean the temperature/relative
humidity sensor.
•
Check battery by disconnecting the
AC Power and allow it to stabilize
for at least 2 hours. Then check the
voltage. Reconnect battery to AC
Power.
1 Year -
•
Replace the RH chip if necessary.
2 Years -
•
Calibrate the Pyranometer (some
suggest yearly).
•
Replace RH chip in Air Temp/RH
Sensor.
•
Calibrate the Tipping Bucket Rain
Gage. To check accuracy of the rain
gage - 16 ounces of fluid is equal
to 1” of rainfall. Fluid must be
poured into the gage
VERY
SLOWLY to get an accurate bucket
tipping count.
4 - 5 Years -
•
Replace sensor cables as requires.
General Maintenance
•
An occasional cleaning of the glass
on the solar panel will improve its
efficiency.
•
Check sensor leads and cables for
cracking, deterioration, proper
routing and strain relief.
•
Check the tower for structural
damage, proper alignment and for
level/plumb.