Furuno FAX-30 - Manual (Page 73)

6-1
6. MAINTENANCE,
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Do not open the equipment.
Only qualified personnel
should work inside the
equipment.
6.1 Maintenance
This unit is designed and manufactured to provide many years of trouble-free
performance. However, no machine can perform to the utmost of its ability
unless properly maintained. A maintenance program should be established and it
should include the items listed in the table below.
Maintenance points
Check Point Action
Whip antenna Check for damage. Replace if damaged.
Antenna wire Check for damage. Replace if damaged.
Junction between
whip antenna and
preamp (option) Check for corrosion and tight connection. Clean and
waterproof with sealing compound if necessary.
Coaxial cable Check for damage and tight connection. Replace if damaged.
Power cable Check for tight connection at battery and FAX-30.
Ground terminal Check for tight connection and corrosion. Replace if corroded.
Unit cleanliness Dust and dirt should be removed with a soft cloth. Do not use
solvents such as benzine and toulene to clean the unit – they
can remove paint and markings or deform the equipment.