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Simrad ES38-18/200–18C Installation manual
Important
Ensure that the surface of the transducer face, the hull plating and putty around the
transducer is as even and smooth as possible. Obstructions on these surfaces will create
problems with turbulent flow.
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If required, allow the relevant maritime authority and/or classification society to inspect
and approve the installation.
Related topics
Installation summary, page 16
ES38-18/200-18C outline dimensions, page 61
Streamlined housing mounted externally on a steel hull, page 41
Streamlined housing mounted externally on a wooden or polyester hull, page 44
Transducer installation under a blister, page 47
Transducer installation using drop keel, page 51
Smooth surface is important, page 53
Use a suitable toe-in angle, page 53
Use a suitable inclination angle, page 54
Mounting the transducer on a blister or drop
keel
When all the preparations have been made, observe this procedure for the mounting of the
ES38-18/200–18C transducer. If required, additional - and more detailed - procedures must
be provided by the installation shipyard.
Prerequisites
• The physical location of the transducer has been defined.
• The steel conduit has been installed.
• A suitable fairing has been designed and mounted.
Note
Whenever relevant, all drawings as well as the physical installation of each device have
been approved by the vessel's national registry and corresponding maritime authority
and/or classification society.
The following special tools are required for mounting:
• Torque wrench for the mounting bolts.
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