Simrad ES 18 - DATASHEET REV C, Installation Manual

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Installing the transducer using a hull unit ........................................................................58
Using a suitable inclination angle ....................................................................................59
Using self-locking taps ....................................................................................................59
WHERE TO INSTALL THE TRANSDUCER ................................. 63
Introduction to transducer location ..................................................................................64
Mount the transducer deep...............................................................................................64
Avoid protruding objects near the transducer ..................................................................65
Mount the transducer at forward part of hull to minimize the effects from the flow
boundary water layer...................................................................................................66
Keep the transducer far away from the propellers ...........................................................67
Mount the transducer at a safe distance from bow thruster(s) .........................................67
Summary and general recommendations .........................................................................68
DRAWING FILE...................................................................... 70
About the drawings in the drawing file............................................................................71
107783 Dimensions ES18................................................................................................72
088815 Mounting arrangement ES18 ..............................................................................74
088814 Mounting ring ES18............................................................................................77
088759 Mounting procedure ES18 ..................................................................................79
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