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SECTION 6
ACHIEVING TOP PERFORMANCE AND
LONGEST LIFE FROM THE STRIKE GUARD
LIGHTNING WARNING SYSTEM
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the Strike Guard Sensor and we do not
recommend breaking the seal of the Sensor for any reason as in doing so, there is increased
likelihood that the seal will not be re-made properly. Loss of good seal in the Sensor usually
results in rapid and complete failure of the Sensor due to excessive water ingest.
A. ANNUAL INSPECTION AND CLEANING
Every year, or more often in severe environments, the Sensor enclosure and diffuser
should be cleaned with a soft cloth, water and a light detergent. Do not clean the Sensor
by spraying water on it. Thoroughly remove any soap or detergent film from the diffuser
and enclosure with clean water. Do not allow liquid water to contact the fiber-optic
transmitter or the enclosure seal.
In some locales, the diffuser and enclosure stay clean and are washed by rainfall but in
other places, the enclosure and diffuser can build up a film of dirt, salt, and organic
matter that obscures good viewing through the diffuser. In cleaning, do not use any type
of abrasive material and do not use organic solvents such as alcohol as they may affect
and degrade the diffuser and the diffuser seal.
Inspect the exposed length of fiber-optic cable for kinks, bends and crushing damage.
Replace the entire length of cable with new material if any damage is found.
Check the security and rigidity of the tripod mount and check the tightness of all the
hardware used to mount the Sensor. The Sensor mount must be rigid and free from
vibration in the wind. Inspect the tripod and mounting hardware for excessive corrosion
damage and replace damaged hardware.
Check the seals of any roof or wall penetrations by the fiber-optic cable and remake
these seals if any degradation is noticed.
B. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
RE-CLEAVE FIBER-OPTIC CABLE
Remove the fiber-optic cable at both ends and re-cleave each end using a 1mm plastic
fiber-optic cleaving tool (available from Wxline) or use a hand-held (new) single edge
razor blade.
Strike Guard Lightning Warning System
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DEC 2013