Installation; Maintenance; Problem Solving; Micro Compass Specification - Tacktick micro User Manual

Micro Compass

6 - Installation

Mount the Micro Compass within 20˚of the vertical to ensure the compass is
able to operate accurately. Mounting at a more extreme
angle will cause deviation errors.
Mount the cradle to a bulkhead or a bracket supplied by Tacktick. Now
simply clip your Micro Compass to its cradle each time you sail.
When you leave the boat, do remember to take your Micro Compass away
with you IN ITS SOFTPACK to ensure it cannot switch itself on and
discharge. Remember that Micro Compass switches on by responding to an
increase in the light level at the solar cell.

7 - Maintenance

The Micro Compass is totally sealed against water and is not serviceable.
Any attempt to take the Micro Compass apart, other than as described in
this user guide, will invalidate the warranty.
To clean, use only a damp soft cloth. No detergents, solvents or abrasives
should be used.
To avoid damaging the Micro Compass and to ensure it remains switched
off, always store the Micro Compass in its soft pack.
When sailing in bright sunlight it should not be necessary to recharge your
Micro Compass after use. If the battery level falls below 50 hours, recharge
by leaving on a windowsill facing outside towards the sun until the battery
level is recharged to 200 hours.
Approximate recharging times
Bright sun 2 days
Thin cloud 10 days
Dull days no charging
Indoors no charging
Ensure the mounting bracket is secure and check that the security
bolts are tight before each race.
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8 - Problem Solving

8. Problem Solving
Problem Possible cause
Micro Compass Micro Compass
turns itself off is on land and
stationary
Low battery
power
Compass Micro Compass
deviates from is not mounted
the expected correctly
heading
Magnetic objects
are within 70cm
(2ft)
Micro Compass The sound is the
'rattles' when internal liquid
shaken damping system
Micro Compass Unit is not being
loses power stored in its
when stored softpack.
If you still experience problems contact your local Tacktick dealer.
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Micro Compass
Action required
Turn Micro Compass on
again and ensure movement
every 7 minutes.
Check battery status screen
(battery status section). If
battery power is close to
zero recharge batteries
(maintenance section).
Ensure the mounting angle
is within 20˚of the
vertical.
Remove magnetic objects.
No action required - this
is normal.
Store Micro Compass in its
soft pack, otherwise it will
switch on when the light level
increases.
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