Routine Care
- After the depth to water has been recorded, the cable should be carefully rewound onto the reel, the probe wiped dry and placed into the probe holder.
- The probe, weights, cable and reel can be wiped clean with phosphate free (non-abrasive) detergent and water. Do not submerge the reel.
Battery Replacement
- Battery type - alkaline, 9 volt.
- The battery is housed within the faceplate of the reel.
- Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the three screws on the faceplate.
- Carefully remove the faceplate so as to not unwind the cable. Note that there is an elastic band keeping everything together in the faceplate.
- While leaving the elastic band in place, replace the battery.
- Carefully place the faceplate back onto the hub and line up the holes.
- Once the screws have been tightened and the faceplate is secure, test the water level meter.
Notes:
Before screwing the faceplate back onto the hub, make sure no wires are outside the hub.
Replacement Parts
The following parts can be provided should they become lost or damaged.
- Splice kits
- Lights, switches, etc.
- Reels
- Replacement cable with probe (complete)
- Assembled probes on 10 ft or 3 m lengths of cable
- Weights
| Troubleshooting | ||
|---|---|---|
| SYMPTOM | CAUSE | REMEDY |
| No sound when probe immersed in water. | Dead battery. | Replace with 9V Alkaline. |
| Water Conductivity is very low. | Increase sensitivity dial setting (turn clockwise) or call Solinst for assistance. | |
| Disconnected wires on circuit board. | Check all connections inside hub of reel for loose/disconnected wires - solder or reconnect. | |
| Broken wire in cable. | Locate break in cable - splice and seal, or replace. (Contact Solinst) | |
| Disconnected wire inside probe. | Contact Solinst to obtain parts/repair instructions. | |
| Instrument continuously sounds after being immersed in water. | Water in probe. Probe may be dirty which could interfere with the circuit connection. | Contact Solinst for instructions to clean or replace the probe. |
