In-Situ Aquaculture Buoy Manual (purchased after 28 May 2013) - Manual (Page 10)

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Replace the RDO Classic Sensor Cap
The RDO Classic Sensor Cap has a 1-year typical life, and a 15-month total life, after
the instrument takes its first reading. The cap shelf life is 36 months from date of
manufacture. The buoy is shipped with the RDO Titan and RDO Classic Sensor Cap
already installed.
The following procedure should be used only when you need to
replace the RDO Classic Sensor Cap. It is not necessary for the
first installation.
1. Remove the lid from the battery box.
2. Remove the red lead from the battery.
Figure 4.3 Buoy battery power connections
3. Loosen the white PVC compression fitting that holds the probe in place.
4. Slide the probe out of the PVC tube.
Figure 4.4 RDO Titan Probe with grommets installed
5. Clean and dry the probe.
6. Remove the nose cone from the probe.
Figure 4.5 RDO Titan Probe with nose cone removed
7. Pull the old cap from the probe without twisting.