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C Y P R E S C Y P R E S C Y P R E S C Y P R E S C Y P R E S Water Resistant Kit Instruction Manual...
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Because of circumstances we have just described, we ask you to follow our instructions by 100%, and to do the best possible job. It is possible to provide sufficient protection to the CYPRES by using the Water Resistant Kit, but a small mistake in the way the procedure is performed may negate this protection.
(blank, for serial numbers ... stickers "last battery change ..." tubes containing 8 cm³ of silicone spandex pouch for water resistant housing (OD color) not in the box because already installed at Airtec or SSK Airtec GmbH page 3...
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• Once installed, the water resistant version needs more maintenance and care. Additionally, the volume of the AAD increases. Because of the above reasons we strongly recommend installing a water resistant CYPRES only when it is really needed and not "because it may be better". Thank you for your understanding.
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I Installation How to prepare the housing Take the CYPRES and inspect all cables for damage. Even the smallest hole will make it impossible to make this unit water resistant. Assemble all necessary parts and the CYPRES in a well-lit working area.
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Instruction Manual CYPRES Water Resistant Kit Guideline for sealing the gasket with silicone in step 4-13 The silicone is necessary to seal the cable entrance points. This work requires very exact and accurate work, because the cable entrance section is the most sensitive part of the system.
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Instruction Manual CYPRES Water Resistant Kit Take the gasket (e) and put into the groove. First press the part of the gasket which covers the cable entrance into place, ensuring that the layer of silicone underneath is evenly spread. Place the rest of the gasket into the groove, taking care not to twist it.
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The capton strip makes it easier to remove the CYPRES from the housing later. Place the CYPRES carefully into the housing. If the CYPRES is a 1-pin model, seal the remaining empty cutter cable routing with the supplied rubber ("blind") stopper. Airtec GmbH...
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Instruction Manual CYPRES Water Resistant Kit Apply another strip of silicone onto the cables and the gasket as shown. Take the flap of the gasket (f), turn it by 90° and move it upwards through the control unit and the cutter cable. Then place it onto the cable and the silicone strip.
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Instruction Manual CYPRES Water Resistant Kit Starting at the cable entrance, place the top of the housing gently on the bottom, making sure that the rest of the gasket remains firmly in place. Turn the screws through the bottom housing and mount the nuts. Tighten all screws very gently and evenly.
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- if necessary - the splice in the control unit cable are already done at Airtec or SSK. Right know every CYPRES that should become water resistant has to see Airtec or SSK and the above mentioned sealings are executed there.
A watertight test has to be performed 60 minutes after the end of installation or later. Please be sure that all parts of the CYPRES are well prepared: - the CYPRES is checked and fullfills all installation criteria (page 4)
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Instruction Manual CYPRES Water Resistant Kit Place the water resistant housing containing the switched off CYPRES and all cables, the cutter and the sealed control unit into clean water. Remove any bubbles sticking to the case by moving the case around in the water.
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Instruction Manual CYPRES Water Resistant Kit If no leakage appears, remove from water and dry the outside of the case. The water resistant CYPRES will be ready for installing into the rig after a curing period of 12 hours. This time is needed for the complete cure of the silicone and is necessary to assure that the unit stays water resistant through the complete range (depth and time).
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Instruction Manual CYPRES Water Resistant Kit The water resistant CYPRES in use CYPRES Water resistant for 15 min. at 15ft / 5 m. Replace FILTER after each contact with liquids or every 24 months, whatever comes first. Replace SEAL after each opening of housing or every 24 months, whatever comes first.
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Instruction Manual CYPRES Water Resistant Kit Replacement of the field replaceable cutter • Make sure the CYPRES is switched off • Use a sharp knife to cut the silicone along the line between the grey and the black part of the plug.
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GmbH. No patent liability will be accepted with regard to the use of information contained in this manual. This manual was compiled with due care. Airtec GmbH and all persons and institutions involved in the translation of this publication do not accept any liability for mistakes, omissions or for damages resulting eventually.
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