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WorkHorse Read This First
• Mounting Plate – A bronze plate that helps mount the transducer
head to a vessel. See the
drawings for dimensions.
6
WorkHorse Care
This section contains a list of items you should be aware of every time you
handle, use, or deploy your WorkHorse. Please refer to this list often.
6.1
General Handling Guidelines
• Never set the transducer on a hard or rough surface. The ure-
thane faces may be damaged.
• Always remove the retaining strap on the end-cap underwater-
connect cable and dummy plug when disconnecting them. Fail-
ure to do so will break the retainer strap.
• Do not apply any upward force on the end-cap connector as the
I/O cable is being disconnected. Stressing the end-cap connec-
tor may cause the ADCP to flood. Read the
for details on disconnecting the I/O cable.
• Do not expose the transducer faces to prolonged sunlight. The
urethane faces may develop cracks. Cover the transducer faces
on the Workhorse if it will be exposed to sunlight.
• Do not expose the I/O connector to prolonged sunlight. The
plastic may become brittle. Cover the connector on the Work-
horse if it will be exposed to sunlight.
• Do not store the ADCP in temperatures over 75 degrees C. The
urethane faces may be damaged. Check the temperature indi-
cator inside the shipping case. It changes color if the temperature
limit is exceeded.
• Store batteries in a cool dry location (0 to 21 degrees C).
• Do not store batteries inside the ADCP for extended periods.
The batteries may leak.
• Vent the system before opening by loosing the end-cap. If the
ADCP flooded with batteries installed, there may be gas un-
der pressure inside the housing.
• Do not scratch or damage the O-ring surfaces or grooves. If
scratches or damage exists, they may provide a leakage path
and cause the ADCP to flood. Do not risk a deployment with
damaged O-ring surfaces.
• Do not lift or support a WorkHorse by the external I/O cable.
The connector or cable will break.
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