Approved Anti-Fouling Paints - Simrad ES80 Reference Manual

The transducer has not been designed with any protection against biological fouling.
Whenever opportunity arise, typically when the vessel is dry-docked, the transducer face
must be cleaned for shells and other marine growth.
• Be careful so that you do not accidentally make cuts or inflict other physical damage
to the transducer face.
• Remove biological fouling carefully using a plastic brush, a suitable synthetic
detergent and fresh water. Biological material which is strongly rooted in the substrate
can be removed carefully with a piece of wood or plastic.
• Do not use high-pressure water, sandblasting, metal tools or strong solvents to clean
the transducer.
Anti-fouling paint may be applied to the transducer face. To minimize the negative
acoustical effects the layer of anti-fouling paint must be as thin as possible.
Note
The anti-fouling paint will reduce the acoustical performance of the transducer. The
surface roughness of the transducer substrate and the thickness of the paint may also
influence the performance. Kongsberg Maritime cannot be held responsible for any
negative consequences of the anti-fouling paint.
Because some paint types may be aggressive to the polyurethane in the transducer,
consult our list of approved paints. The list can also be found on http://www.simrad.com.
Observe the relevant instructions and safety information provided by the paint
manufacturer.

Approved anti-fouling paints

This is our list of approved antifouling paints for all transducer types. Always refer to
the manufacturer's documentation and data sheets for a complete procedure and for
relevant safety information.
Important
Do not paint the transducer with traditional hull plating paint. Use only the correct
type of approved paint specified.
Do not use high-pressure water, sandblasting, metal tools or strong solvents to clean
the transducer face.
Jotun
• : Jotun
Manufacturer
• P.O.Box 2021, N-3248 Sandefjord, Norway
Address:
•
Manufacturer's website
Products:
406273/C
: http://www.jotun.com
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