Steel Power Pack - Removal and Refit
This describes power pack replacement for serial numbers 50001 upwards ONLY.
Tools required:
● Phillips No 2 Screwdriver
● Phillips No 4 Screwdriver
● Spanner or Socket 10mm
● Scalpel or cutting knife
WARNING: DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE POWER PACK. THERE ARE NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
DO NOT OPEN UNIT OR DAMAGE SEALING IN ANY WAY
1.
Undo 8 x outer stainless steel case bolts with 10mm spanner (A).
2.
Remove metal casing. Make a note of the orientation of cut out in lid section (B).
3.
Undo 4 inner case bolts (with large Phillips screwdriver) and carefully remove plastic lid (C).
4.
When removing lid take care not to move or damage micro-switch (N).
5.
Remove FUSE1 to isolate from power pack (O).
6.
Remove FUSE2 to isolate from ship supply.
7.
Do not proceed until this has been done.
8.
Undo 2 flat head screws either side of Skywave transmitter with large flat head screwdriver
(D).
9.
Remove plug connector from socket in corner of circuit board (E).
10.
Hinge / Lift PCB panel to upright position (F). Do not over hinge the lid.
11.
Remove green solid vent pipe from connector on end of old power pack (G, H, I and J). Hold
black collar (G) and push this towards the battery to release the grey locking collet. Using the other
hand pull gently on the solid green pipe to allow simple removal of solid green pipe.
12.
Carefully slide out power pack case by handle (K) and remove.
13.
Fit new case ensuring the pack is seated correctly into the base and up against the stop (L).
Lower the end with the handle and ensure it sits flush behind the lip (Inset L).
14.
Replace vent tube onto the power pack by pushing the green vent tube firmly into the
connector (G). Gently pull back on green pipe to ensure seal secured.
15.
Hinge down the PCB panel ensuring that the power lead does not get trapped between the
PCB panel (M) and power pack, replace flat head screws (D).
16.
Connect new plug to socket on corner of circuit board (E) – ensure that the plug and socket
orientation is correct.
17.
Replace FUSE1 to reconnect power pack (O).
18.
Note the LED1(status) on the circuit board will now each come on to indicate that the supply
is re-connected correctly.
19.
Replace FUSE2 to reconnect to the ships supply. LED3 (TEST) will flash four times to
indicate 24V DC power is restored.
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