Q-Boat 1800
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3.
Connect the ADCP cable to the ADCP. It will be easier to do this now rather than after the
instrument ring is mounted.
4.
Place four oversize flat washers over the mounting studs and place the instrument
mounting plate on top.
5.
Secure the mounting plate and strap handle with oversize flat washers, lock washers, and
wing nuts as shown. (See figure 7.12)
6.
Press the instrument into the Q-Boat 1800 instrument well as shown and align the screw
holes. (See figure 7.13)
7.
Install the ¼”-20 hex head screws, oversize flat washers (top and bottom), lock washers and
hex nuts to secure the ADCP in place. Figure 7.14 shows a completed installation.
(Fig. 7.10) Install studs, nuts
and flat washers on the ADCP
(Fig. 7.11) Install instrument
seal around the center of the
Rio Grande
(Fig. 7.12) Carabiner with wire
rope harness and instrument
safety cable, attached to the
Rigid Bridle
(Fig. 7.13) Press the instrument into
the instrument well and align the
screw holes
(Fig. 7.14) Completed installation
