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Routine Care
1. After the depth to water has been recorded, the tape should
be carefully rewound onto the reel, the probe wiped dry and
placed into the probe holder.
2. The probe, tape and reel can be wiped clean with phosphate
free (non-abrasive) detergent and warm water. Do not
submerge the reel.
3. Use of a Water Level Meter Carrying Bag adds to the service
life of the meter.
4. Use of the Tape Guide adds to the life of the tape.
Probe Care and Cleaning
1. The P7 Probe should be wiped clean after each use.
2. Remove any dirt or water from around the central sensor
pin.
3. If the central sensor pin is corroded or coated, use emery
cloth to polish it.
4. After cleaning, place probe back in its holder.
Battery Replacement
• Battery type - alkaline, 9 volt.
1. The battery is housed in a convenient battery drawer located
in the faceplate of the Water Level Meter.
2. To replace the battery, simply press the drawer in, lift then
pull.
3. The battery drawer should slide out of the faceplate enough
to pull it out.
4. Note the polarity (positive (+) terminal should be towards
the small notch in the end of the drawer) and place new
battery in the drawer and slide it back into the faceplate.
Replacement Parts
The following parts can be provided should they become lost
or damaged.
1. Probes
2. Tape with Tape Seal Plug
3. Tape Seal Plug on shorter lengths of tape (3 ft or 1 m) and
splice kit
4. Lights, switches, etc.
5. Reels
Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
REMEDY
No sound when probe
immersed in water.
Dead battery.
Replace with 9V Alkaline.
Water Conductivity is very low.
Increase sensitivity switch setting (turn clockwise)
or call Solinst for assistance.
Disconnected wires on circuit
board.
Check all connections inside hub of reel for
loose/disconnected wires - solder or reconnect.
Broken wire in tape.
Locate break in tape - splice and seal, or replace.
(Contact Solinst)
Disconnected wire inside probe.
Contact Solinst to obtain parts/repair instructions.
Instrument
continuously sounds
after being immersed
in water.
Water in probe. Probe may be
dirty which could interfere with
the circuit connection.
Remove P7 Probe. If sounding stops, check/
replace o-ring. If sounding continues, check con-
nection of electronics and wiring in reel.
If sounding continues, contact Solinst for
assessment or replace probe with new P7 probe.
