YSI Vertical Profiler Systems - Manual (Page 78)

YSI Profiler System USER Manual
Use the following descriptions to check your system and then refer to the maintenance schedule
that follows. Use the manuals that accompany most components of the YSI Profiler System to
help guide you through care and maintenance. When in doubt about an issue contact
Endeco/YSI.
Winch Assembly:
Motor and motor gear:
1. No direct maintenance required.
2. Ensure motor mounts remain tight
3. Inspect housing/hardware for damage or corrosion
Axle
1. Check axle for excessive wear on the pillar blocks.
Drum:
1. Check drum flanges for damage and excessive wear.
Slip ring cover
1. Check tolerance fit.
2. Inspect O-ring and slip ring.
Other Components:
Desiccant Cartridge
1. Check for color changes.
Battery
1. Insure posts are corrosion-free
2. Check battery for secure connections
3. Check battery voltage capacity
Electronics Controller
1. Check all connectors and cables for proper fit.
2. Check seals
Antenna
1. Check cable and cable connectors for secure fit.
2. Check cables for damage
3. Check antenna rubber boots for damage
Solar Panel
1. Maintain panels free of dirt and debris.
2. Check output voltage.
Depth Finder
1. Check cable and depth sounder assembly for damage and wear.
Fixed Reference Sonde
1. Check cable, sonde, and sonde attachment for damage and wear.
2. Inspect sonde reference point periodically for proper distance from bottom.
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