Towfish And Optional Depressor Connection - Klein 3000 Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

The tow cable jumper is secured with cable ties to the top of the towfish. The
towfish mechanical and electrical connection procedure is as follows:
Remove the retaining ring from the beveled end of the tow pin and withdraw
1.
the pin from the tow bracket. Align the tow shackle mounting hole with the
upper mounting hole of the tow bracket, with the shackle pigtail connector
facing the tail of the towfish. 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.
2. Remove the dummy plug from the connector on the end of the tow cable jumper.
Apply a thin film of silicone grease to the pins of the connector. Do not over
grease. 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.
3. If using a safety cable, attach the shackle end of the safety cable to the bail grip
loop on the tow cable near the tow cable shackle. Attach the strap fork with clevis
pin end to the safety cable tab on the top of the towfish near the tail.
4. If using a safety cable, and if it is not already secured, use cable ties
(7.5 x 0.185 in.), which are included in the towfish spares kit, to fasten the safety
cable to the cable hold-down clips on the top of the towfish housing. Place a cable
tie through the shackle pin hole and wrap around the shackle pin to prevent the
shackle from loosening. Use electrical tape every 30 cm (12 in.) to secure the
safety cable to the tow cable starting at the top of the tow shackle and up the bail
grip loop. Move the tow shackle forward and back to check for smooth operation.
NOTE Apply silicone grease to the pins of the towfish connector before
every connection.
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.
3.5.3

Towfish and Optional Depressor Connection

The shackle on the tow cable connects mechanically to the towfish K-Wing
depressor tow bracket using a tow pin. The depressor connects mechanically to the
towfish. The waterproof connector on the towfish jumper cable connects to the
waterproof connector on the tow cable, and the tow cable jumper is secured with
cable ties to the top of the towfish. The towfish mechanical and electrical
connection procedure is as follows:
Towfish Setup
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