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Rules for transducer handling
To secure long life and accurate results, each transducer must be handled correctly.
Transducer handling
A transducer must always be handled as a delicate item. Wrongful actions may damage the
transducer beyond repair.
Observe these rules:
•
Do not
activate the transducer when it is out of the water.
•
Do not
lift the transducer by the cable.
•
Do not
step on the transducer cable.
•
Do not
handle the transducer roughly, avoid impacts.
•
Do not
expose the transducer to direct sunlight or excessive heat.
•
Do not
use high pressure water, sand blasting, metal tools or strong solvents to clean
the transducer face.
Transport protection
Some transducers are delivered with a cover plate to protect the face during transport.
Let this plate stay on as long as possible, but do not forget to remove it before the vessel
goes to sea.
Cleaning the transducer face
Whenever opportunity arise, for example when the vessel is dry docked, the transducer face
should be cleaned for shells and other marine fouling.
• Be careful not to make cuts or other physical damage to the transducer face.
• Use a piece of soft wood or a very fine grade emery paper.
• Do not use high pressure water or sand blasting.
Simrad ES38-18/200–18C Installation manual