Maintenance - Furuno BBDS1 Operator's Manual

4.

MAINTENANCE

4.1 Maintenance
Regular maintenance is essential for good performance. Check the items listed in the table below
monthly to help keep your equipment in good shape for years to come.
Item
Transducer cable
Power cable, trans-
ducer cable plus
Ground
Power supply volt-
age
Cleaning the Bottom
Discrimination
Sounder's cabinet
Transducer
WARNING
Do not open the equipment
unless totally familiar with
electrical circuits and
service manual.
Only qualified personnel
should work inside the
equipment.
Action
Check that cable is tightly fastened and is
not damaged. Replace if damaged.
Check that they are tightly fastened and
not damaged. Refasten if necessary. Re-
place if damaged.
Check for corrosion. Clean if necessary.
Check voltage. If out of rating correct
problem.
Dust or dirt on the cabinet may be re-
moved with a dry cloth. Do not use chem-
ical-based cleaners to clean the cabinet;
they can remove paint and markings.
Marine life on the transducer face will re-
sult in a gradual decrease in sensitivity.
Check the transducer face for cleanliness
each time the boat is dry-docked. Careful-
ly remove any marine life with a piece of
wood or fine-grade sandpaper.
Once a month
Once a month
Once a month
Once a month
Once a month
Every time boat is dry docked
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Performance Schedule