Koden ESR-145, Operation Manual

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INSTALLATION
Fully discussion and agreement are required with the ship owner
and dockyard in deciding the location for the Hull unit. Give careful
considerations on mounting.
INSTALLATION POSITION
Select an area where noise, bubbles and interference from turbulences are minimal.
The point at 1/3 to 1/2 of the
ship’s length from the bow is the best.
If the Hull unit can not be installed on the keel, the center of the TD tank should be within 1
meter of the keel.
Be sure there are no obstacles to interfere the ultrasonic beam when the
T r a n s d u c e r u n i t is lowered.
Provide sufficient clearance around the TD tank for maintenance and
inspection work.
Install the unit so that the Flange comes above the draft at full load.
Make the bulkhead in consideration of safety to an emergency flood if you install
the TD tank in the engine room.
The Bow mark ( ) on the Flange should be installed facing the bow of the vessel.
However, if this hinders maintenance or inspection, and there is no solution, direct
the mark to the opposite (180°) direction toward the stern.
CAUT ION