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DO NOT PRESS “START 1” AT THIS TIME.
3. Place the Kestrel in the jar marked 32.8% (Low) with the impeller facing down and tightly close the lid
on the jar, then place the jar in the zipper case.
4. Close the zipper case with all three jars inside and if using an additional insulated cooler and water jugs,
place everything inside the larger cooler with the lid closed. Ensure the salt jars remain level so that the
Kestrel unit maintains it position above the salt.
5. Let the kit sit for at least 24 hours to ensure the temperature within the kit has equilibrated and the
humidity inside the jars has reached the correct levels.
6. After the 24 hour equilibration period, open the 1st jar and while keeping the jar opening covered
as much as possible, quickly remove the Kestrel unit and start the rst calibration period by scrolling
to Start 1 in the Humidity Cal menu and pressing Select. Start 1 will change to say Running 1 and the
number of seconds will countdown till the rst calibration measurement is taken.
7. Return the Kestrel to the rst jar and after ensuring the lid is closed tightly, return the jars to the zipper
case and if using, return the zipper case to the insulated cooler. Make a note of what time the
calibration routine will end.
8. After the countdown for the rst calibration measurement has ended, remove the Kestrel from the rst
jar and make sure any salt or water is wiped o. To conrm the rst calibration period is complete check
that the line showing Running 1 is displaying Start 1 again.
9. Move the Kestrel to the 2nd salt jar marked 74.0% (High) and make sure that the jar lid is closed tightly.
Return the jars to the zipper pouch and if using, into the insulated cooler as well. Let the kit sit for an
additional 24 hour equilibration period.