HYDROBOX
™
Operations and Maintenance Manual
INSTALLATION 2-11
©
2006 SyQwest Incorporated
Portable Transducer Maintenance
Aquatic growth can accumulate rapidly on the transducer's surface reducing its performance in weeks.
Clean the surface, keeping it free of marine growth and petroleum residue, with a soft cloth and mild
household detergent. Inspect the cable periodically for kinks, abrasions and cuts. Repair any damage
using an approved waterproofing cable repair system. Inspect connections for indications of corrosion.
WARNING: NEVER USE SOLVENTS!
Certain cleaners, gasoline, paint, sealants and other products may contain strong
solvents, such as acetone, which can attack many plastics dramatically reducing
their strength. Clean surface of transducer with a mild detergent only.
Permanent Transducer Installation
For some applications it may be necessary and/or convenient to mount the HydroBox Transducer
permanently in the hull of the vessel. Due to the construction of the HydroBox Transducer it may be
directly affixed to the hull of the vessel. A Seachest Installation can be used, but is not required.
Guidelines for performing a Seachest installation are described in the following sections.
Seachest Transducer Installation
Interior Seachest installations are best suited for solid fiberglass hulls to permit a minimum attenuation of
acoustic reply signals. Hulls of other type material types may be considered but most other hull types will
require that a Seachest design be built into the hull with an acoustic window across the face of the
enclosure (i.e. a significant hole must be cut out of the hull).
Inside mounting to the hull does minimize drag to allow faster survey speeds, however, loss of
performance may result due to the attenuation loss in the hull.
Locate the transducer where the hull is solid fiberglass resin to maximize sound transmission. Do not
locate over balsa wood core material. Consult the hull manufacturer if you are unsure of the core material
or the best location. Never bond large resin housings directly to the hull; always use a liquid-filled box.
In any permanent installation the intended final configuration should be tested before it is implemented, if
possible.
For more information regarding the installation of a Seachest or other permanent transducer mount, refer
to our website at
http://www.syqwestinc.com
, or contact us directly.
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