How To Replace The Fuse; Life Expectancy Of Major Parts - Furuno FAR-2218-BB Operator's Manual

Interval Check Point
5 years Antenna Unit
6.2

How to Replace the Fuse

A fuse is located on the front of the processor unit. The fuse protects the equipment
from reverse polarity of the ship's mains and equipment fault. If a fuse blows, find the
cause before replacing it. Use the correct fuse. Using the wrong fuse will damage the
equipment and void the warranty.
Radar Model(s)
FAR-2218/FAR-2318/FAR-2218-BB/FAR-2228/
FAR-2328/FAR-2228-BB/FAR-2328W/
FAR-2238S(-BB)/FAR-2338S/FAR-2338SW/
FAR-2238S-NXT(-BB)/FAR-2338S-NXT
FAR-2238S(-BB)/FAR-2338S/FAR-2338SW/
FAR-2238S-NXT(-BB)/FAR-2338S-NXT
(For configurations with the optional High Speed
Kit installed)
For monitor units MU-190/MU-231/MU-270W, see the monitor's operator manual for
fuse details.
6.3

Life Expectancy of Major Parts

This radar has consumable parts, and the table that follows shows the estimated life
expectancy for the consumable parts. Life expectancy estimates are based on use un-
der normal conditions. Request a FURUNO agent or dealer to replace the consumable
parts, to get the best performance and longest possible life from the equipment.
Part
Antenna Unit
Motor
Magnetron
Monitor Unit
Bezel & LCD assembly Refer to the Operator's Manual for the Monitor Unit.
Note: The magnetron is a consumable item. The effectiveness of your magnetron will
decrease over time, causing lower-than-normal signal strength and loss of echoes.
Magnetrons should be changed regularly. The table above shows the typical life-span
of a magnetron used under normal conditions.
Checks and measures
If the grease dries out, the
V-ring may break, allowing
water to leak inside the an-
tenna unit.
WARNING WARNIN
Use the proper fuse.
Use of the wrong fuse can cause fire or
electrical shock.
Type
BV2-K155
BV2-K156
FNE1201
MG5436
MG5223F
6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING
Have a qualified technician apply
the grease oil to the antenna ro-
tary.
Type
FGBO 250V 7A PBF
FGBO 250V 3A PBF
Life expectancy
10,000 hours For S-Band radar
10,000 hours For X-Band radar
5,000 hours Check number of hours
used at TX time.
5,000 hours
7,000 hours
Remarks
Code No.
Remarks
6-3