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MAINTENANCE AND OPTIONS
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Maintenance and inspection
Continued, reliable operation of the fish finder
depends on how you care for your equipment.
The simple maintenance tips that follow can help you
save time and money, and avoid premature equip-
ment failures.
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Periodic maintenance
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Keep the equipment as clean as possible.
• Use a soft cloth to remove dirt, dust and water.
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Check all hardware for loose screws, bolts, etc.
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Check cables and terminal connections.
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Fish fi nder maintenance
This fi sh fi nder is designed to be easy for the opera-
tor to maintain.
Proper maintenance allows to the system to be kept
in a optimum state and reduces the possibility of mal-
functions.
As high voltages is used in the system, be sure to
read the PRECAUTIONS (p. iii) before commencing
maintenance work.
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To remove dirt from the MXF-5000’s cover, wipe it
using a soft cloth dampened with a water-diluted
detergent.
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To clean the MXF-5000, wipe it using a soft cloth
dampened with an anti-static agent or water.
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Check cable connections and the GND terminal for
contamination and looseness.
Also check cables for wear.
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Check the transducer surface, cables and connec-
tors for rust or adhesion of marine organisms such
as algae.
To clean the transducer surface, wipe it using a soft
brush dampened with a detergent.
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Fuse replacement
One fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable.
If the fuse blows, fi nd the source of the problem and
have it repaired. Then replace the blown fuse with
a new, properly rated one (FGB 5 A for 12 V power
source, FGB 3 A for 24 V power source) as shown
below.
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WARNING: BE SURE
the fi sh fi nder’s power is
OFF before performing any maintenance.
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Options
• OPC-1895
CONNECTION
CABLE
Allows you to connect the Icom MarineCommander™
system. (20 m: 65.6 ft)
• EX-3193
TRANSDUCER
600 W Transom type, built-in boat speed and tem-
perature sensors
• EX-3194
TRANSDUCER
600 W Thru Hull type, built-in boat speed and tem-
perature sensors
• EX-3195
TRANSDUCER
1 kW Thru Hull type, built-in temperature sensor
• OPC-1929
TRANSDUCER
CABLE
6 m (19.69 ft) extension cable for transducer
Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for
optimal performance when used with an Icom fish
fi nder.
Icom is not responsible for the destruction or
damage to an Icom fish finder in the event the
Icom fish finder is used with equipment that is not
manufactured or approved by Icom.
