Connecting The Tow Cable - Klein 5000 V2 Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

3.4.1

Connecting the Tow Cable

WARNING Before connecting the tow cable, verify that the power to the
TPU is turned off. Also disconnect the TPU power cable from the power
source. Failure to follow this practice may result in personal injury or
damage to the towfish or the TPU electronics, or to both.
SHOCK HAZARD Do not connect or disconnect the tow cable from the
towfish or the TPU when power is on. Failure to follow this practice may
result in personal injury and will damage the towfish or the TPU
electronics, or both.
To connect the tow cable:
Remove the retaining ring from the beveled end of the tow pin and withdraw
1.
the pin from the tow bracket.
2. Align the tow shackle mounting hole with the upper mounting hole of the tow
bracket, and then insert the beveled end of the tow pin through the holes in the
tow cable shackle and the bracket and secure the pin with the retaining ring.
Remove the dummy plug from the connector on the towfish end of the tow
3.
cable and from the towfish jumper cable.
CAUTION Always avoid putting excessive silicon grease on the Subcon
male pins. Apply a light coat of grease, and never put grease into the female
connectors.
Apply a thin film of silicone grease to the pins of the male connector. Use a
4.
high quality, nonconducting grease such as Dow Corning DC-4.
CAUTION When connecting or disconnecting the electrical connection, do
not bend it back and forth. Use straight up action. Pull on the connector,
not the cable.
5. Align the male and female connectors and press the connectors together
firmly. If necessary, use a slight side to side rocking motion while pressing on
the connector, but do not bend the pins. When properly inserted there should
be no gap between the surfaces of the two connectors.
Towfish Setup
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