DAVIS Vantage Pro2 with Fan/Shield User Manual

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Fan-Aspirated Shield Maintenance

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3. Unscrew the three threaded spacers

holding the solar bracket and radia-
tion shield together.

4. Remove the three screws from the

bottom of the radiation shielding and
separate the shield stack.

Interior Maintenance

Once the shield has been disassembled,
do the following to clean and maintain
the interior of the shield:

• Remove all debris from inside the

shield and wipe the interior surfaces
clean.

• Expose the solar panel to the sun and

check that the fan rotates.

• Replace the fan motor and batteries

as needed (see instructions below).

Once interior maintenance is completed,
reassemble the shield and remount the
ISS.

Replacing Fan Motor and
Batteries

1. Unplug the old motor and lift it from

the Radiation Shield.

2. Install the new motor/fan assembly and

plug its cable into the junction board.

Plates

5-1/2" Screw

Lock Washer

Flat Washer

Threaded
Spacer

Lock Washer
Flat Washer

Stand-offs

Fan Plate

Temp/Humidity
Cable

Power Cable

Closed Cap Plate

Open Cap Plate
(hole in center)

Solar Panel
Bracket

Fan Unit

Motor Connector

Junction Board

Temp/Hum

Sensor Cable

Channel

Fan Plate

Solar Panel Cable

(Connects to Solar Panel,

Panel not shown)

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