Simrad ES 18 - DATASHEET REV C, Руководство по установке

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2 Remove biological fouling carefully using a plastic brush, a suitable synthetic
detergent and fresh water.
Biological material which is strongly rooted in the substrate can be removed
carefully with a piece of wood or plastic. If required, you can also use citric acid.
Apply, leave it working for several hours, and rinse thoroughly with fresh water.
Note
Do not
use high-pressure water, sandblasting, metal tools or strong solvents to clean
the transducer face.
Do not
damage the outer protective skin of the transducer face.
3 Allow the transducer surface to dry.
4 Do a thorough visual inspection of the transducer.
Check for dents, scratches, holes or other damage to the surface.
If you find suspicious damage, take high resolution photos that show the damage.
Contact your dealer or the Simrad support organization for advice.
5 If necessary, apply anti-fouling paint as described in the dedicated procedure.
Note
Because some paint types may be aggressive to the polyurethane in the transducer,
consult our list of approved paints.
Related topics
Transducer handling and maintenance, page 13
Painting the transducer face
Marine growth (biological fouling) on the transducer face reduces the ES18 performance.
We recommend that you paint the transducer face immediately after installation, and
then again as often as required to maintain the protection.
Prerequisites
The following tools and consumables are required.
• Personal protection
• Fresh water
• A mild synthetic detergent and a plastic brush
• Fine-grade sandpaper (240 inch grit size)
• Primer
• Anti-fouling paint
• Wet film gauge
Simrad ES18 Installation Manual