Kongsberg ACS500, Instruction Manual

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Kongsberg ACS500
Follow the open procedure in reverse order. See Opening the external quad battery
unit on page 84.
5 Clean and screw in the vent screw if it has been opened.
6 Perform an interseal test for the top end cap on the test port,
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See Testing the seal on page 89.
Subsea transducer
Maintenance on the subsea transducer is mostly keeping the unit clean.
• Cleaning the subsea transducer on page 86
• Replacing the subsea transducer on page 86
Cleaning the subsea transducer
Purpose
This procedure explains how to clean the subsea transducer.
Any marine growth on the transducers will degrade the system’s operational capabilities.
Clean the transducers at every opportunity.
Procedure
1 Use a wooden or plastic scraper or a stiff brush (not wire) to remove shells and
growth.
Be careful not to damage the coating, as this damages the transducer.
Caution
Do not use metal tools, solvents or high-pressure water/steam.
2 Ensure that all dirt, slime and growth is removed.
3 Clean the unit thoroughly with lots of fresh water.
4 Dry the unit and inspect it for damage.
Replacing the subsea transducer
Purpose
This procedure explains how to replace the subsea transducer.
Procedure
1 Clean the base of the unit. Make sure all mud and marine growth is removed.
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Dry the area around the transducer cable connector.
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