Installation manual

Simrad SH80
Cleaning the transducer
The transducer normally needs little attention. However, the
transducer face should be i nspected and cleaned when docking.
Note
Do not paint the transducer array with traditional hull plating
paint. Use only the correct type of paint approved by Simrad.
D
o not use metal tools or high pressure w ater on the transducer
array.
Observe the following procedure.
1 Ensure that the distance between the vessel hull and the
bottom of the dry dock is sufficient to lower the transducer
array.
2 In the Motor Control Unit, set the mode selector switch
S302
to position LOWER.
Figure 46 Location of S302
S 302
K301 K302
S 303
REMOTE
HOIST STOP
LOWER
S302
(CD015406A)
3 Observe that the transducer array is lowered down.
• The hoist/lower motor will automatically stop when
the transducer shaft reaches the lower limit switch, but
you can stop the lowering e arlier by switching
S302 to
position STOP.
4 Set the mode selector switch
S302 to position STOP.
5 Place a label on the Motor Control Unit to inform other
personnel that the transducer array has been lowered for
maintenance purposes.
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