SAFETY
PRODUCT SUPPORT
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0) 1252 872288
Should you require NON-EMERGENCY product support for your firmware upgrade, email and
telephone product support is available during normal UK office hours (08:00-17:00).
Alternatively, please contact your nearest Sonardyne Office. Visit www.sonardyne.com for full
details.
In emergency situations, the Sonardyne 24 hour helpline is answered during normal office
hours - 08:00-17:00. Outside these hours, your call is automatically transferred to an agency
who will log the details of your emergency and alert the appropriate Sonardyne personnel.
Our aim is to ensure that emergency requests are dealt with immediately during office hours
and are responded to within 30 minutes at all other times.
SONARDYNE 24HR EMERGENCY HELPLINE: UK +44 (0) 1252 877600
To make sure the equipment operates correctly, make sure the correct firmware
is being installed.
Do not use the test cables to lift the equipment.
CAUTIONS
STEP 1
Heavy equipment. The Type 8300 Series of transponders, when out of water, weigh
between 22.8 kg and 35 kg (depending on type). Manual handling Equipment (MHE)
must be used to move the transponders. If MHE is not available, then a manual
handling assessment must be carried out prior to carrying out manual lifting /
handling. Personal Protective Equipment such as protective footwear and gloves must
be worn before lifting the equipment.
Make sure the equipment is clean and dry before removing the connection point
cover and connecting any test cables.
WARNING
It is recommended the operator complies with the Health and Safety Regulations applicable to the
vessel and the region before operating this equipment.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by
the equipment may be impaired.
Documentation must be consulted whenever the warning symbol is found on the equipment, in
order to find out the nature of the potential hazard and any actions which must be taken.