Replacing The Fixed Tail Cone Assembly; Figure 4-1: Towfish Tail With Rear Center Pin In Place - Klein 5000 V2 Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

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2. Thoroughly clean the TPU, cables and towing equipment. Clean the top and

outside surfaces of the TPU using a cloth dampened with fresh water. Use a small

amount of detergent if necessary. Do not let dirt and salt deposits accumulate on

the TPU cabinet.

3. Remove the screws securing the nose cone of the towfish and check that the

connectors are firmly seated. Use a thin film of silicone grease on all external

connectors. Make sure the transducer leads are free from cuts or abrasion.

4. Follow the instructions in the manufacturer's manual for any necessary cleaning

and maintenance of the SonarPro Workstation.

4.3

Replacing the Fixed

Tail Cone Assembly

The following procedure

describes how to install or

replace the fixed tail cone

assembly, P/N 14105284, used

on the towfish. This assembly

is installed on all new Series

5000 V2 towfish and can be

retrofitted on older Series 5000

V2 towfish using the collision

tolerant tail cone assembly.

The following tools and parts

are required:

• 8-mm hex key with a shaft

at least 6 in. (15 cm) long

• Medium flat bladed screwdriver

• Pliers

• Tail cone assembly (P/N 14105284)

Also refer to Drawing 15100952, Option Kit, .25" Tailfin, "T", System 5000

throughout the procedure.

To replace the fixed tail cone assembly:

Align rear center pin. This center pin is not part of the tail cone assembly and

is used with both the older collision tolerant tail cone and the new fixed tail

cone assembly.