Installation Notes - Wesmar HD800/45-14 Installation & Operation Manual

HD800 FT Installation Notes
Introduction:
Both HD800/160FT-6 and HD800/110FT-8 are
new models to the focused beam line of
WESMAR sonars. They are designed to fi t medium-
sized fi shing vessels that have 6 or 8 inch
seachests. Both FT models come standard
with a rugged, compact hoist that travels
457mm, or 18 inches, into cleaner water.
With the new, compact, self-contained hy-
draulic power pack, the raising and lower-
ing of the soundome can be accomplished
in 3 seconds.
Sonar Operation:
Sonar operation is the same as other HD800 models.
Section II of the HD800 installation and
operation manual applies to the FT models.
Installation:
Installation of the HD800 FT system is similar to
other HD800 models. Section III of the
HD800 installation and operation manual
applies with the exception of the follow-
ing notes.
Section III
Part A: Console and monitor installation (same
instructions for FT)
Part B: Seachest installation
1. Seachest Location
The HD800/160FT-6 will fi t into a
6-inch schedule 80 steel pipe. Note the inside
diameter is 5.761 inches nominal. The
HD800/110FT-8 will fi t into an
8-inch schedule 80 steel pipe. Note the inside
diameter is 7.625 inches nominal.
2. Seachest Length
Minimum seachest length for the HD800/160FT-6
is 570mm, 22.5 inches. Minimum seachest
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