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6-1
6.0
MAINTENANCE
The BATS, regardless of Configuration, requires minimal maintenance, including Cable Care, Fuse
Replacement, PCB removal, and general cleaning, inspection, and lubrication of operational elements.
Cable Care
Refer to caution below for disassembly of underwater cable connections.
CAUTION!
Whenever underwater connectors are disassembled, or pressure cases
opened, water is drawn into the cavity formed by the separating parts.
This water, particularly salt water, enters as a fine spray and coats the
electrical contacts and other parts inside. It is extremely important to
minimize this buildup of moisture and salt, as it causes corrosion and
voltage breakdown, particularly on power leads, which have high
voltages present. Therefore, a thorough cleaning is required, preferably
immediately after opening the parts. It is helpful to rinse in fresh water
and remove excess water from parts prior to opening.
6.1.1 Proper Care of Underwater Cables
✓
DO
✗
DO NOT
✓
Route cables where they won't get pinched or
crushed by deployment or moving machinery
✗
Walk on or run over cables
✓
Lubricate connectors before mating
✗
Hang anything on cables
✓
Keep cables free of dirt and salt
✗
Use cables for towing or pulling
✓
Secure cables with tie wraps or tape so they
won't work free to ensure secure connection
✗
Use damaged cables with bad or questionable
contacts, which will cause damage to their mated half.
✓ Check cables with a VOM & megger periodically
for electrical integrity
✗ Clean cables with light hydrocarbon solvents (acetone,
lacquer thinner, paint thinner)
✓
Clean cable contacts with a cleaner/degreaser
before connection and after disconnection.
Lubricate with clean lubricant after cleaning
✗
Bend cables near the connectors; Bend connectors
when mating or disconnecting; or bend cable beyond
maximum bending radius
✓
Protect connectors with caps/dummy plugs
when not in use.