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Sea Scan® ARC Explorer™ Manual
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Issue: 4.2.1
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Manual
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Ensure that the boat is adequately rated for the additional load that will be added by the
depressor wing.
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Ensure that the boat is as stationary as possible during deployment and recovery. Any flow over
the depressor will induce an additional load on the cable. Use extreme caution when deploying
and recovering in areas with fast moving current.
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The maximum suggested tow speed for the tow fish with the depressor attached is 5 knots.
4.2.6.2
Keel Weight
The keel weight attaches to the bottom of the tow fish and provides an integrated and easily
handled solution for adding weight to the tow fish. The keel weight is designed to increase the
weight of the tow fish by 14lbs while minimizing the added drag. This will allow you to operate the
tow fish at greater depths with less cable being deployed.
Figure 51: ARC Explorer Tow Fish Keel Weight
4.2.6.2.1 Installing the Keel weight
To install the keel weight on your tow fish you will need the following tools and parts that were
supplied with the system.
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Screw Driver
