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Maintenance & troubleshooting, 1 maintenance, Warning – Furuno FCV-1200LM User Manual

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5-1

5. MAINTENANCE &

TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Do not open the equipment.

Only qualified personnel
should work inside the
equipment.

WARNING

5.1 Maintenance

Regular maintenance is important for continued performance. Important points to be checked

from time to time are shown below.

Check point

Action

Interval

Transducer cable

If conductors are exposed, replace cable.

Monthly

Power cable plug, transducer cable plug

If loosened, secure tightly.

Monthly

Grounding

If corroded, clean.

Monthly

Ship’s mains voltage

If out of ratings, correct problem.

Monthly

Transducer cleanliness

Marine life on the transducer will result in a
gradual decrease in sensitivity. Check the
transducer face each time the boat is
drydocked. Carefully remove any marine
life with piece of wood or fine sandpaper.

At
dry-dock

Display unit cleanliness

Dust or dirt may be removed with a soft
cloth. Water-diluted mild detergent may be
used if desired. DO NOT use chemical
cleaners to clean the display unit; they
may remove paint and markings.

LCD screen

Wipe the LCD carefully to prevent
scratching, using tissue paper and an LCD
cleaner. To remove dirt or salt deposits,
use an LCD cleaner, wiping slowly with
tissue paper so as to dissolve the dirt or
salt. Change paper frequently so the salt
or dirt will not scratch the LCD. Do not use
solvents such as thinner, acetone or
benzene for cleaning.

As
necessary

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