Simrad Simrad SP70, Installation Manual

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Simrad SP70
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851-164336 / D
4.4 Mounting
The Hull Unit should normally be oriented with the
hoisting/lowering motor pointing aft.
BOW
(CD1905)
Figure 9 Recommended
orientation of the Hull
Unit
If this orientation makes the motor control unit attached to the Hull
Unit difficult to access, the Hull Unit may be oriented in the most
suitable position.
Note
The Motor Control Unit must never be disconnected from the
Hull Unit.
Observe the following procedure. To ensure correct operation, tick
off every item when the action has been carried out.
1 Use a tackle to lower the Hull Unit (with the transducer
protection in place) into the sonar room.
2 Remove the blind cover from the trunk and check that the
gasket is not damaged.
3 Store the blind cover in the sonar room for possible future
use.
4 Remove the transducer protection and lower the Hull Unit
carefully onto the trunk.
5 Tighten the flange nuts with a torque of approximately 6
kpm.
6 Keep the transducer cable and connector dry, and handle
them with great care to prevent mechanical damage.