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6. The O-rings must be intact and well lubricated to make a watertight seal. After
the marine sealant cures, inspect the O-rings, including the
YELLOW
O-ring, on
the insert (replace if necessary) and lubricate them with the silicone lubricant
supplied (Figure 7). Also lubricate the bore of the housing above the valve.
7. The insert must be fully inserted into the housing and the cap nut screwed on
completely to make a watertight seal. Slide the insert into the housing with the
arrow on the top pointing forward toward the bow area
(Figure 8). Being sure
the cable exit is pointing backward toward the stern, seat the insert into place
with a
firm,
pushing twisting motion until the key fits into the notch. When this
happens, you may hear a snap and the insert will no longer move. Be careful
not to rotate the housing and disturb the sealant.
Screw the cap nut several turns until the threads are engaged. Being sure the
cable exit is still pointing backward toward the stern, continue to tighten the cap
nut completely. The arrow on the top of the insert, the key on the insert, the notch
in the housing, and the arrow on the flange will be aligned facing forward toward
the bow.
Hand tighten
only. Do not over tighten.
NOTE
: The electrodes will protrude into the water
.
8. Attach the safety wire to prevent the insert from backing out in the unlikely event
that the cap nut fails or is screwed on incorrectly.
Plastic housing
—Attach the safety wire to one eye in the hull nut (Figure 4).
Keeping the wire taut throughout, lead the wire in a counterclockwise direction
and thread it through one eye in the cap nut. Thread the wire through the eye a
second time. Then lead the wire through the eye in the insert. Twist the wire
securely to itself.
Metal housing
—Wrap one end of the safety wire tightly around the housing
and twist it together with the long end (Figure 4 or 5). Keeping the wire taut
throughout, lead the wire straight up and through one eye in the cap nut. Thread
the wire through the eye a second time. Then lead the wire counterclockwise
and through the eye in the insert. Twist the wire securely to itself.
Figure 8. Insert: top view with arrow facing forward toward the bow area
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