Painting The Transducer Face - Simrad ES120-7C Installation Manual

Simrad ES120-7C Installation Manual
3 Allow the transducer surface to dry.
4 Do a thorough visual inspection of the transducer. Check for dents, scratches, holes
or other damage to the surface.
If you suspect damage, take a high resolution photo. Contact your dealer or the Simrad
support organization for advice.
5 If necessary, apply anti-fouling paint as described in the dedicated procedure.
Note
Because some paint types may be aggressive to the polyurethane in the transducer,
consult our list of approved paints.
Related topics
Transducer handling and maintenance, page 13
Painting the transducer face, page 18

Painting the transducer face

Marine growth (biological fouling) on the transducer face reduces the ES120-7C
performance. We recommend that you paint the transducer face immediately after
installation, and then again as often as required to maintain the protection.
Prerequisites
The following tools and consumables are required.
• Personal protection
• Fresh water
• A mild synthetic detergent and a plastic brush
• Fine-grade sandpaper (240 inch grit size)
• Primer
• Anti-fouling paint
• Wet film gauge
• Airless spray
Because some paint types may be aggressive to the polyurethane in the transducer, consult
our list of approved paints.
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