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Cvf4 ventilation unit instruction manual revision march 2014.
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Warranty and assistance this equipment is warranted by campbell scientific (canada) corp. ("csc") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for twenty-four (24) months from date of shipment unless specified otherwise. ***** batteries are not warranted. ***** c...
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3 instruction manual - cvf4 dear customer, thank you for purchasing a kipp & zonen product. It is essential that you read this manual completely for a full understanding of the proper and safe installation, use, maintenance and operation of your new cvf4 ventilation unit. We understand that no instr...
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Instruction manual - cvf4 5 . We kipp & zonen b.V. Delftechpark 36, 2628 xh delft p.O. Box 507, 2600 am delft the netherlands declare under our sole responsibility that the products: models cvf4 type ventilation unit to which this declaration relates are in conformity with european harmonised standa...
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Instruction manual - cvf4 9 this manual will show you how to install, use and maintain the cvf4 ventilation unit. The cvf4 is meant for ventilating solar radiation sensors with the purpose to keep the mounted radiometer window or dome clean from dew, precipitation and pollution. It can be used outdo...
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2 2 1 3 3 4 4 5 6 6 2 1 4 4 3 3 5 5 6 7 10 instruction manual - cvf4 1.1 cvf4 top side ventilator heater mounting holes cmp 3, smp3 and cgr 3 mounting holes all other instruments connector cover nut slit for radiometer cable 1.2 cvf4 bottom side filter cover connector box mounting feet for solys 2 /...
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11 instruction manual - cvf4 the cvf4 consists of: - base plate with ventilator, heater and connector - replaceable filter plus cover - top cover 2.1 included with the product the following items are included with the cvf4 ventilation unit: ventilation unit cable, pre-wired with 4 pins connector or c...
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Ø 7 mm (2x) 12 instruction manual - cvf4 2.4 installation procedure first the cvf4 is screwed flat on its mounting plate. In case the cvf4 is mounted on a solar tracker, the tracker has to be levelled first. On our sun trackers the cvf4 is positioned such that the fan sticks out over the edge of the p...
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13 instruction manual - cvf4 then the radiometer is mounted in the cvf4 and levelled with its own levelling feet. Afterwards the radiometer mounting screws and shoulder washers are fitted (not secured yet). In case the cvf4 is mounted on a solar tracker, finish the alignment of the tracker first before...
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14 instruction manual - cvf4 2.5 electrical connections the cvf4 has a 4 wire cable for connecting the 12 vdc to the ventilator and heater. The ground is common for the ventilator, heater and the tacho output. The tacho output (ut in diagram below, pin 4, yellow wire) provides a 5 volt signal that g...
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15 instruction manual - cvf4 3. Accessories 3.1 spare cvf4 filters article number 2682047 set of 5 spare ventilation fan inlet filters. 3.2 power supply two optional 12 vdc power supplies are available for outdoor (cvp 1) and indoor (cvp 2) use. 3.2.1 cvp 1 article number 0357700 the cvp 1 is a waterp...
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Cmf4 16 instruction manual - cvf4 3.3 cmf4 mounting fixture article number 0362703 the cmf4 consists of a mounting plate plus rod. It can be used for one cvf4, looking up or 2 cvf4’s where one is looking down. This allows for highly accurate albedo or net-radiation measurements with 2 ventilated rad...
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Remove cvf4 feet (4x) and remount two feet in these counterbore holes cvf4 cvf adapter m6 x 10 cap screw (2x) 17 instruction manual - cvf4 3.5 adapter for use of the cvf4 in the cm 121c shadow ring relocation of 2 of the cvf4 mounting feet to fit it on the cm 121c shadow ring the blue adapter part is...
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19 instruction manual - cvf4 regular inspection of the cvf4 is advised. Depending on the location (air pollution) this can be monthly or yearly. When on site for inspection of other instruments it is advised to check the cvf4 filter. At the same time radiometer levelling and desiccant can be checked....
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21 instruction manual - cvf4 5. Specification 355 mm 230 mm 154.5 mm 129 .5 mm specifications compatible instruments compliance with standards power consumption ventilator (unheated) power consumption heater (selectable) operational voltage range operational temperature range -40 °c to +70 °c storage ...
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23 instruction manual - cvf4 6. Trouble shooting malfunction cause check ventilator and heater do not work ventilator does not work ventilator does not work heater does not work power failure check 12 vdc and/or mains voltage mechanical obstruction clean filter and/or remove obstruction electrical fa...
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25 instruction manual - cvf4 if you require any support for your kipp & zonen product please contact your local representative in the first instance. The information can be found in the ‘contact’ section of our website at www.Kippzonen.Com . Alternatively, you can contact us directly at www.Kippzonen...
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Our customer support remains at your disposal for any maintenance or repair, calibration, supplies and spares. Für servicearbeiten und kalibrierung, verbrauchsmaterial und ersatzteile steht ihnen unsere customer support abteilung zur verfügung. Notre service 'support clientèle' reste à votre entière...