User Manual for the Type 8300 Compatt 6
(and Variants)
UM-8300-Compatt 6
Issue B3
Risk of toxic gases and corrosive liquids. Do not stand in direct line with the end of the transponder
when operating the pressure relief vent valve. Sudden release of high pressure gases could cause
injury to personnel. Wear Personal Protective Equipment such as goggles when operating the
pressure relief vent valve.
Risk of burns. If the battery pack has been exposed to flooding, corrosive liquids may be present.
Personal protective equipment, such as gloves and goggles, must be worn to handle the battery pack.
Risk of burns. Do not carry out maintenance on the transponder if the housing is hot. Lower the
transponder into cold water and wait for the housing to cool. Wear Personal Protective Equipment
such as gloves.
Risk of impact injury. Do not stand in line with the endcap when removing from the transponder.
Any internal pressure could rapidly force the endcap from the transponder like a projectile.
Risk of Explosion. Do not fit unauthorised battery pack types into the transponder.
Risk of Explosion. For lithium and lithium Ion battery packs, Class D fire extinguishers should be
used. Do not use any other type of extinguisher.
Crush Risk. Do not place hands near the Release Mechanism when in operation. The mechanism
is opened with a high pressure spring which could trap fingers.
2.2.2 Cautions
Risk of equipment damage. All instruments must be maintained according to their individual
operating manuals. Failure to follow recommended procedures could result in instrument failure, and
loss of system integrity.
Irritant chemicals. Molykote 44 is a mild irritant. When lubricating the connector faces, personal
protective equipment such as gloves and goggles must be worn.
Battery Power Failure. Do not charge the battery packs in any way not outlined in this manual.
Failure to follow instructions may result in a loss of battery pack life or damage to the battery packs.
Dispose of batteries in accordance with local health and safety and environmental regulations.
Loss of Current Protection. Do not allow the transponder to be cooled or heated during the
charging process as the over current protection component characteristics may change adversely.
Damage to Sealing. Make sure the O-ring seals do not become damaged during removal of the
endcaps.
Damage to Connectors. Failure to clean sand or silt correctly could result in damage to the
connectors and O-ring seals.
Multiple beacon address conflict. Do not operate multiple beacons on the same Quickset
Wideband settings in the water at the same time. The address must be unique to any one beacon
operating in the same acoustic area.
Loss of Connector Integrity. Do not over apply grease to the female connector. Grease build up
will affect connector integrity.
Section 2 – Safety
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