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5
ROUTINE OPERATIONS AND MINOR MAINTENANCE
This section is written for the Brewer Operator, and is meant to be a guide in determining if the
Brewer is functioning correctly. It is assumed that the Operator has attended training by KIPP &
ZONEN personnel at the time of installation. No attempt is made to deal with the science of the
instrument, as it is assumed that the appropriate Scientists are interrogating the data and that they
have reasonable knowledgeable of both the Brewer instrument and Atmospheric Science.
A properly functioning Brewer requires a relatively small amount of work, but periodic checks and
minor maintenance must be done regularly to ensure that high quality data is being recorded. In
this manual the terms Daily, Weekly, and Infrequent are used for frequency of tasks, but local
conditions may dictate different intervals.
5.1
DAILY TASKS
Daily tasks are divided into 'Outside Tasks', and 'Inside Tasks' –i.e. those performed at the Brewer,
and those performed at the Computer. These instructions are written assuming that the Brewer is
running in a 'Scheduled' operation.
Outside Tasks
1.
Check that the Tracker is pointing toward the Sun, toward the Moon, or perpendicular to the
sun, depending on the measurement in progress.
2.
Check that the Tracker Power Lamp is illuminated, and that the Tracker cables are not
tangled or pulled tight.
3.
Check that the Brewer Power lamp is on.
4.
Use a soft cloth and mild glass cleaner to clean the UV Dome and the Front Window.
5.
If the Brewer has a humidity indicator under the viewing window, check its status.
6.
If any of the above are abnormal, then make corrections, and make a note in the "Brewer
Log Book"
5. ROUTINE OPERATIONS AND MINOR MAINTENACE
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