Altimeter Product Manual
0286-SOM-00001, Issue: 09
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5. Maintenance
5.1. General Guidelines
Note
Every time the altimeter is retrieved from the water it should be washed with a
mild soap solution to clear any marine growth and inspected for signs of damage.
The standard altimeter has three user serviceable items:
• The o-ring on the transducer endcap.
• The o-ring on the connector endcap.
• The o-ring present underneath the waterblock.
Note
Alternative configurations may have additional serviceable items, if in doubt
please contact
Tritech International Ltd
to establish the correct service routine.
The o-ring seals should be regularly inspected, cleaned and lubricated with the appropriate
greasing compound. The body of the unit should also be inspected for any obvious signs of
corrosion, especially in mating surfaces (such as the waterblock).
Caution
It is essential to have a regular maintenance schedule so that any defects arising
from corrosion or erosion can be spotted early and corrected before they cause
severe damage to the unit.
Caution
Care should be taken when inspecting the altimeter with a delrin housing material
due to the internal copper earth shield. This shield can be easily damaged by
the PCB during disassembly and subsequent re-assembly.
