Compass
Standard 22
Operator Manual
Compass Standard 22
and
Standard 22 Compact
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4102.DOC010102
Edition: February 2015
3.1.4
Operating condition 4 “Supporting liquid level too low” and its immediate
measure
This condition is output when the level of the supporting liquid in the outer sphere is too
low. The supporting liquid level is determined by an immersion probe installed in the
upper part of the outer sphere.
There are two ways to check the supporting liquid and to fill--in
supporting liquid/distilled water.
The first (section 3.1.4.1) has to be performed by switching off the
gyro compass.
The second (section 3.1.4.2) can be performed without switching off
the gyro compass, but it must be performed very carefully and ideally
under calm sea conditions.
3.1.4.1
With switching off the gyro compass
The measure below does not compensate the planned replacement of the supporting
liquid!
In certain circumstances (if the level of the supporting liquid falls suddenly) you must
establish the cause (possibly a leak) and correct the fault.
If the level of supporting liquid is too low, the compass can be destroyed.
Immediate measure
Caution!
It is strongly recommended to perform a service within the
next 6 months to check the compass.
Caution!
This measure is an exception to restore operation.
