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Installation Guide 98-1135 Rev AA 73
Schlumberger GPR Config &
Waterproofing
Configuring the GPR
U WARNING: Before performing the following steps, determine the direction that the GPR will
face. The GPR must face away from nearby walls and toward the nearest MCC or
Concentrator. Consult Appendix C, Schlumberger Changing GPR Orientation, for
instructions on setting GPR direction.
The GPR must be programmed with customer-specific requirements. The GPR, when installed for
the first time, will start operation in Install Mode. During Install Mode, the GPR will auto register to
the Network and then go through an auto-configuration process.
Applying Water Sealant to Circuit Board Connections
Dow Corning 4 Electrical Insulating Compound is recommended as a sealant to prevent water
intrusion into the GPR Pulse Input and Battery circuit board connections.
Figure 12 - 1. Dow Corning 4 Electrical Insulating Compound
NOTE: Novagard® G661 is also approved as an electrical sealant and is available in 5.3 ounce
tubes. It has a shelf-life of eighteen (18) months from the date of manufacture, as indicated by the
lot number, when stored in the original, unopened container at, or below, 100ºF.
Novagard® G661 may be ordered from:
Novagard Solutions®
5109 Hamilton Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: (216) 881-3890 Facsimile: (216) 881-6977
www.Novagard.com
1. Liberally apply Dow Corning 4 Compound (“the compound”) to the GPR Pulse Input and
Battery circuit board connectors as shown in Figure 11 - 6 and Figure 11 - 7. A tapered nozzle is