Maintenance; Power/Data Cable; Handling - Teledyne Echotrac E20 Operator's Manual

HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE
8.2.2

Maintenance

o Keep the transducer clean and free from marine growth where possible.
o Inspect and clean the transducer at regular intervals, especially if it is to be immersed in water
for long periods of time.
 A non-abrasive cleaning product should be used to clean the unit.
 Ensure that the transducer is not scratched in any way.
o Store the transducer in a dry environment.
Be careful not to scratch the transducer. Ensure it is placed on a clean
surface free from items that may damage it.
8.3

Power/Data Cable

8.3.1

Handling

Take care not to bend the cables beyond the recommended minimum bend radius.
o
DC power cable:
 Fixed installation:
 Occasional flexing: 125mm
o
Data cables (transducers, COM/SYNC):
 Fixed installation:
 Occasional flexing: 15 x outer diameter
Do not lift the equipment by the cables.
8.3.2 Maintenance
Regularly inspect the cables and connectors for wear, and clean regularly with a non-corrosive cleaning
agent.
Dry end:
o Inspect the connectors at regular intervals.
o Lubricate the connectors lightly with 3M lubricating spray or equivalent when necessary.
o Grip main body of connector during mating or unmating. Do not pull on cable to disconnect.
o Avoid sharp bends at cable entry to connector.
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November 25, 2020