B&G H2000 Pilot *DISCONTINUED* - Manual (Page 220)

h2000 User Manual
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6.7.4 Desiccators
Should any display window show signs of moisture having
penetrated the seals e.g. misting of the glass or
condensation, the instrument should be removed and
returned to your national distributor for drying.
6.8 WINTER STORAGE/LAYING UP
6.8.1 Masthead unit
Storage of the masthead unit when the yacht is laid up afloat
will increase the life of the transmitters. It should always be
removed from masthead before the mast is unstepped. It
should be stored in its packing box with the vane and cups
removed. The exposed socket and connector threads at the
top of the mast should be smeared with silicone grease such
as MS4 (Midland Silicones Ltd), and then protected with the
plastic cap supplied with it.
The contacts in the masthead unit connector should be
inspected for cleanliness and sprayed with a water inhibitor
such as WD40. The outer casing of the connector should
also be smeared with silicone grease.
The masthead unit must never be oiled. The bearings are of
the sealed pre-lubricated type and any additional oil may
cause chemical breakdown of the existing lubricant. Any
scratch marks or corrosion on masthead unit spar should be
rubbed clean with a soft cloth and lightly smeared with
silicone grease. This should not be necessary if care is taken
when hoisting or lowering the masthead unit, to protect it
from collision against the rigging.
If the mast is un-stepped, care must be taken to ensure that
the cable is not cut through, but disconnected at the junction
box below decks. The bare ends of the cable should be
smeared with silicone grease.