Turner Designs C3 - H Installing the Mechanical Wiper

998-2300 Rev. H Page 35
Tightening nutTightening nut
Arm locking screw
Wiper assembly
Brush arm
Brush
Arm locking screw
Wiper hub
Brush arm
Brush
Spacer
Arm locking screw
Wiper assembly
Brush arm
Brush
Arm locking screw
Wiper hub
Brush arm
Brush
Spacer
Appendix H: Installing the Mechanical Wiper
Introduction
The Mechanical Wiper (P/N: 2300-
450) for the C3 Submersible
Fluorometer is designed to reduce
bio-fouling during extended
deployments.
Benefits
• Helps maintain consistent
readings by reducing bio-fouling
• Replacement brushes available
(P/N: 2300-460)
Installation
1) Connect the C3 to a computer that
has C-Soft software and supply
power.
2) Start the C-Soft software.
3) Click on the Log Data tab.
4) Click the Test Wiper button to
bring the motor shaft to its home
position.
5) Install O-ring into motor shaft
groove. Note: Do not lubricate
O-ring
6) Slide the wiper assembly onto the
motor shaft with brushes facing
towards the optical head and
position the brushes between two
sensors.
7) Hand-tighten nut to secure wiper
assembly.
Note: do not use any tools to
tighten the tightening nut.
8) Click Test Wiper.
9) If the wiper does not come to rest
in the desired position, unscrew
the tightening nut, remove the
wiper assembly, and repeat steps
6-8.
Replacement Brush Installation
1) Using the Allen Wrench provided,
loosen the arm locking screw.
2) Pull out the brush arm with brush.
3) Slide the brush towards the open
end of the brush arm to remove
the spacer and the brush.
4) Slide in a new brush. Slide in the
spacer.
5) Position the brush arm onto the
wiper assembly and tighten the
arm locking screw.
O-ring
Motor shaft
Sensors
Tightening nut
Wiper assembly
O-ring Motor shaft
Sensors
O-ring
Motor shaft
Sensors
Tightening nut
Wiper assembly
O-ring Motor shaft
Sensors