Echotrac E20 Operator's Manual8
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November 25, 2020
Version 8
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Teledyne assumes no liability if this product is operated in an unsafe manner.
Use of the equipment in a manner not specified by the manufacturer may affect
warranty situation (see
Appendix E – Warranty Information
).
3.1
Operator Safety
The Echotrac E20 system should be handled with attention to operator safety as well as protection of
the hardware components. General precautions include:
o
Do not
connect or disconnect cables with the power on.
o
Do not
attempt to open and service the E20 echosounder without specific instructions from
Teledyne Marine.
o
Do not
attempt to open and service the transducer.
Exposure to high-energy acoustic transmission, even outside the audible frequency
range, may cause severe health injury.
Avoid direct exposure to acoustic transmission:
-
Wear hearing protection while in same room during higher energy tests.
-
Make sure not to be in direction of sound transmission or directly behind the
transmitter during emission.
Hearing protection must be worn when in the vicinity of low frequency high power
transducers to avoid any hearing loss.
This icon on any of the components implies hazardous voltage on output connection.
3.2
Equipment Safety
Use appropriate discretion when handling the system components. The following list includes general
precautions:
o
Inspect each transit case or shipping box for physical damage prior to opening, and each
component for physical damage before installation.
o
Use original shipping boxes to provide adequate packaging and shock absorption when
shipping or storing the equipment.
o
Be careful to lift the equipment correctly, as it may be heavy.
o
Do not drop the equipment.
o
Do not connect or disconnect cables at the rear of the E20 while the unit is running. This can
damage the internal workings.
o
Do not scratch the transducer. Place the unit on a clean surface and away from items that
may damage it.
o
Do not lift the equipment by the cables.
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