Maintenance, Troubleshooting3-1; Maintenance - Furuno AIS Transponder FA-50 Operator's Manual

3.

MAINTENANCE,

TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
Do not open the shield
cover unless totally familiar
with electrical circuits and
service manual.
Only qualified personnel
should work inside the
equipment.
3.1 Maintenance
Regular maintenance helps good performance. Check the items listed below monthly
to keep your equipment in good working order.
Item
Wiring
Ground
Antenna
Cabinet
Do not apply paint, anti-corrosive sealant
or contact spray to coating or plastic
parts of the equipment.
Those items contain organic solvents that
can damage coating and plastic parts,
especially plastic connectors.
Check point, remedy
Check that each cable and wire are securely fastened.
Refasten if necessary.
Check grounding for rust. Clean if necessary.
Check antenna and its cabling for damage.
Replace if necessary.
Dust and dirt should be removed from the cabinet with a soft, dry
cloth. Do not use chemical-based cleaners; they can remove paint
and markings.
NOTICE
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