VEMCO – ASCENT–AR / AR2 Manual
28 July
2018
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Hold the body of the
ASCENT-AR
securely in place. A strap wrench
on the body of the
ASCENT-AR
can help with gripping the release.
Insert the steel rod into the Bluetooth Activator Hole on the end of the
release and hold on to the rod
– it can slide right through the hole and
potentially damage something below. Make sure the rod is fully
inserted into the hole
– damage may occur to the Bluetooth Activator
Hole if the rod is partially inserted.
Apply pressure to the rod to turn it in a counter-clockwise direction
(when facing the hydrophone).
Continue to rotate the rod, and therefore the end-cap, until turning
become easier.
NOTE:
The Float attachment bracket may rotate on the case.
STEP 3
Remove the steel rod from the
ASCENT-AR
case and set it aside.
Continue by hand twisting the end-cap in a counter-clockwise direction
until the end-cap and outer cylinder separate.
STEP 4
Slide the end-cap and cylinder apart until the end has cleared the
cylinder. Be very careful not to damage the threads on the end-cap
or the
ASCENT-AR
won’t close and seal properly.
STEP 5
WARNING
The internal casing surrounding the electronics is not
waterproof. Water, even condensation from a humid
environment, will enter the case and damage the electronics.
WARNING
DO NOT impact the threads on the end-cap or they will dent
and prevent the
ASCENT-AR
case from closing. See section
8.2.1 for tips on thread care.
