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into service. If the console fails to power up, the Solar Power Kit battery
may be low.
If the solar kit fails to power the station, try the following:
•
Make sure the panel is not being shaded from the sun.
•
Open the solar panel shelter and check that the wire connections are
secure and that battery is free from corrosion and excessive deposits on
the terminal.
•
Clean the solar panel using a water spray, or a soft cloth and soapy water
followed by a clean water rinse.
•
Check the battery's voltage with a voltmeter; the battery must have at
least 5.4V to power the station. (More than 6V indicates a charged bat-
tery. A lower voltage indicates the battery has been over discharged) Try
exposing the kit (with console unplugged) to ample sunlight for a week,
or use a charger designed to recharge a 6V gel cell battery.
•
As the battery ages, it will lose capacity and may completely discharge.
If this is the case, simply replace the battery. (Do not incinerate the used
battery; it may burst. Arrange for proper recycling in your locality.)
Contacting Davis Technical Support
If you have any questions, or encounter problems with your Solar Power Kit or
any Vantage Pro2 weather station, please contact Davis Technical Support.
We'll be glad to help.
(510) 732-7814 — Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time. We
are unable to accept collect calls.
(510) 670-0589 — Technical Support Fax.
support@davisnet.com — E-mail to Technical Support.
info@davisnet.com — General e-mail.
www.davisnet.com — Davis Instruments web site. See the Weather Support
section for copies of user manuals, product specifications, application notes,
and information on software updates. Watch for FAQs and other updates.
Product Number: 7707
Davis Instruments Part Number: 7395-303
This product complies with the essential protection requirements of the EC EMC Directive 89/336/EC.
© Davis Instruments Corp. 2006. All rights reserved.
Weather Envoy, Weather Monitor II, Weather Wizard III, WeatherLink are registered trademarks of Davis
Instruments Corp.
Vantage Pro2 is a trademark of Davis Instruments Corp.
Solar Power Kit
Rev. C Manual (March 22, 2006)
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