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Cleaning a mechanical or electromechanical unit
If an mechanical unit has been exposed to s salt atmosphere, it must be thoroughly
cleaned to prevent corrosion.
Prerequisites
In order to clean a mechanical or electromechanical unit, you will need relevant tools
and detergents.
Procedure
1 Wipe off the external surfaces of the mechanical unit using a damp lint free cloth
and a mild detergent.
Note
Do not use excessive amounts of water. The unit may include parts that are not
water tight.
2 On completion, dry the unit thoroughly.
3 Inspect all surfaces for signs of corrosion, flaking, bubbling paint, stains etc.
4 Clean damaged or suspect areas, prepare and preserve these areas using the correct
preservation mediums.
5 Wipe clean all exposed cables, and check for damage.
If a cable shows signs of wear or ageing, contact Kongsberg Maritime for advice.
6 Secure and protect loose parts (shock absorbers, plug and sockets, protruding
objects etc).
7 If the mechanical unit shall be sent to storage or shipped, spray it externally using a
corrosion inhibitor (for example a light oil) prior to packing.
8 If relevant, place a suitably sized bag of desiccant material (silica gel or similar)
into the to storage/transport box to keep the components as dry as possible.
Handling instructions for printed circuit
boards and electronic modules
Printed circuit boards and electronic modules are delicate items. They may work year
after year in an advanced product, but then fail due to a small spark of static electricity.
For this reason, it is very important that they are properly handled and protected during
shipping.
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