User Manual for the Type 8300 Compatt 6
(and Variants)
UM-8300-Compatt 6
Issue B3
Section 8 – Maintenance
8.1 Introduction
Before any maintenance activity is carried out on the equipment, ensure
is read and
fully understood.
8.2 Retrieval from the Water
See
Section 7 "Retrieval and Storage"
8.3 Cleaning
Clean the transponder as follows:
1. Thoroughly wash the transponder in warm clean fresh water to remove accumulations of salt,
sand or silt and marine growth, paying particular attention to the electrical connectors.
Note
Do not use any abrasive brushes or sharp tools to remove marine growth when cleaning the
instrument as this will damage the protective coating and increase the risk of corrosion.
2. If a sound speed sensor is fitted, clean the transducer and reflector faces with warm clean fresh
water.
3. Remove any attached cabling or dummy plugs/protective caps and wash the external socket.
4. Dry the instrument and any attached cabling with a clean lint free cloth.
5. Replace any dummy plugs/protective caps.
8.4 Inspection
Regularly inspect the instrument for the following:
1. Inspect the Pressure Relief Vent Valve;
Section 4.2.1 "Check the Pressure Relief Vent Valve"
2. Inspect the housing for signs of corrosion or damage. When in full working depth, the housing is
at risk of failure if corrosion or damage is present. If any corrosion is found it can be treated as
described in
Section 8.12 "Corrosion Removal"
3. Inspect the connectors and cables for signs of abrasion, damage or corrosion.
4. Check the security of the connector by fitting the locking sleeve from the mating half of the
connector, and check for movement. Any movement will require attention and the connector to
be secured.
5. Inspect the jointing faces of the endcaps and the main housings. Signs of corrosion indicate
leakage of water into the transponder.
6. Check the guard for distortion.
7. Check there is sufficient zinc remaining on the anodes, replace if necessary.
8. Inspect the rubber boot on the transducer for signs of splitting.
9. Check the brass filling screw is in place.
10. Inspect the connector contacts for signs of corrosion.
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