
SECTION 6
TROUBLESHOOTING:
Problem:
Corrosion buildup on the connectors.
Possible Cause and Remedy
PC
Failure to wash and lubricate connectors after use in salt water.
R
Remove salt water residue or corrosion from the unit by wiping
with a cloth saturated in warm, fresh water (detergent if neces-
sary). Periodically check the connectors to ensure they are clean
and lightly lubricated with a high-grade silicone grease.
Problem:
Poor or no communications.
Possible Cause and Remedy
PC
Batteries are bad or dead.
R.
Replace AA batteries with fresh ones. Charge the battery pack if it
is a rechargeable pack.
PC
Connectors are not properly connected or are damaged.
R
Clean and check all connectors. Replace damaged ones.
PC
Headset with boom microphone is not plugged in.
R
Connect headset; unit should power up.
PC
Diver(s) cannot hear topside, but topside can hear divers.
R
Check topside microphone and make sure the tender volume is
turned on and the microphone is about 1/4” from the tender’s lips.
PC
Diver(s) can hear topside, but topside cannot hear the divers.
R
Check all connections. Check the diver’s microphone. Verify the
diver’s volume controls are turned up.
PC
Tender and divers hear light music over the intercom.
R
This happens if you are using an unshielded umbilical and are close
to a transmitting station. The only way to solve this problem is to
change to a shielded Com-Rope
®
.
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