Maintenance, Errors, Repair
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Mounting & Operations Manual
Content
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................... D1
Lubrication of Compass Suspensions.............................................................................. D1
Compass
Routine Service................................................................................................ D1
Replacing Bulbs ............................................................................................................... D1
Cleaning of Reflection Optics ........................................................................................... D2
Errors, Diagnosis and Help......................................................................................................... D3
Visible
Compass Errors.................................................................................................... D3
Indication Errors ............................................................................................................... D3
Friction Error and Swirl Error Test.................................................................................... D4
Workshop Repair of Compass ................................................................................................... D5
Maintenance
Ensure propper operation of the magnetic compass whenever possible to guarantee safe navigation!
Lubrication of Compass Suspensions
This has to be done from time to time to grant free movement of compass bowl.
Compass Routine Service
A faulty compass function is difficult to detect by onboard means. Therefore a routine service is recommended.
Often certain service intervals are laid down in the national regulations. According to German BSH regulations
an inspection of the compass is necessary every two years. The correct function will be certified by the BSH
authorized compass work shop by the official BSH test label stuck on the compass bowl. A certificate will be
issued alternatevely. If the compass service was carried out by a foreign and not BSH authorized work shop
(because the vessel has not called a German port) the certificate issued can be sent to the BSH for acceptance.
A preliminary functional test with oboard means is described below in chapter “Friction Error and Swirl Error
Test“. This should be carried out from time to time. A positive result is not be understood as guarantee for a
reliable operation but in case of a negative result the compass should be immediately replaced with the spare
compass and sent to a qualified compass workshop.
Replacing Bulbs
Use glow lamps of type E14, 40VA (60 VA) with 14 mm screw socket only.
The illumination arrangement is to be found in the upper part of the binnacle column and will be accessible after
removing of hood and compass.
Main illumination
Emergency illumination
Flap to exchange bulbs
Alterations / Errors reserved
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