Anti-Fouling - Raymarine HYPERVISION HV-100 Installation Instructions Manual

Anti-fouling

Where local regulations allow, it is recommended that you coat your transducer using a water-based
anti-fouling paint. This will help prevent the build-up of organic growth, which can reduce transducer
performance.
Important:
• Before applying water-based anti-fouling paint, check that local environmental rules and
regulations do not prohibit the use of anti-fouling paint.
• Never use copper-based anti-fouling paint as this can impact transducer performance.
• Never use keytone-based anti-fouling paint as this can attack the transducer's plastic, damaging
the transducer.
• Paint your transducer using a brush, do not use a spray can or a sponge roller as these methods
can cause tiny air bubbles to be incorporated in the paint, which will also reduce transducer
performance.
The anti-fouling paint should be applied in a thin and even coat covering all externally exposed
transducer surfaces.
You should clean your transducer regularly and re-apply anti-fouling paint every 6 months, or sooner
depending on how rapidly organic growth builds up.
Refer to 6.2 Transducer cleaning
For instructions on re-applying anti-fouling paint, refer to
Installation
for cleaning guidance.
6.3 Re-applying anti-fouling paint
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