Aercus Instruments™
- WeatherMaster
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6.
Maintenance
The following steps should be taken for proper maintenance of your station
1)
Clean the rain gauge once every 3 months. Rotate the funnel
anti-clockwise and lift to expose the rain gauge mechanism, and
clean with a damp cloth. Remove any dirt, debris and insects. If bug
infestation is an issue, spray the array lightly with insecticide.
Figure 44: Rain gauge maintenance
2)
Clean the solar radiation sensor and solar panel every 3 months
with a non-abrasive slightly damp cloth.
3)
Replace batteries every 1 year of as needed. If left in too long, the
batteries may leak due to environmental challenges. In harsh
environments, inspect the batteries every 3 months (while cleaning
the solar panel).