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6
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
6.1
MAINTENANCE
The Tron SART requires the following maintenance:
Every 6. month.
The transponder should be taken out of its bracket and tested against a radar, using the procedure in
chapter 5.3.
Either the ships own radar could be used or the radar of a nearby ship.
Every 4. year.
The battery unit must be replaced every 4. year. Storage of batteries over a long period of time will reduce
their capacity. To ensure long and reliable operation the battery unit must be replaced every 4. year.
The battery replacement can be performed on board using the procedure in
chapter 6.2.1.
6.2
S E R V I C E
Warranty Service
The warranty of the equipment is not valid if the customer has tried to repair, modify or rebuilt the unit,
deliberate or accidental damage, failure to follow Jotron instructions with respect to approved service
agents or if the unit has been exposed to environmental conditions outside the specifications for the unit.
As a standard Jotron AS warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of 12 months from the date received by end user, limited to 18 months from purchase from
Jotron AS.
If necessary to have the nit repaired, please return it carriage pre-paid to the agent where you did your
purchase. Provided that the unit(s) returned for repair is found to be under warranty, man-hour cost and
material cost will be covered by Jotron AS.
Additional costs not related to repair/replacement of the unit will not be covered.
Out of Warranty Service
For defects arising from normal wear and tear after 12 months of operation, limited to 18 months from
Jotron AS, normal service conditions will apply. For details see: www.jotron.com
6.2.1
REPLACING THE BATTERY MODULE
Refer to Figure 3.1 and do the following steps:
1.
Open the transponder by turning the screw ring counter clockwise.
2.
Remove the battery unit (lower half) of the transponder, by disconnecting the
3.
battery plug.
4.
Make sure the o-ring is in place at the upper part of the transponder.
5.
Please make sure that the enclosed silicagel bag is placed inside the Tron SART.
6.
Please also fit the enclosed inti corrosion adhesive tape to the inside of the battery before assembly
of the unit.
7.
Connect the new battery unit and attach it to the upper part.
8.
Tighten the screw ring by turning it clockwise.
9.
Test the transponder according to procedure in
chapter 5.3.
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