Internal echosounder installation
An internal installation of the sender is only possible on ships with fi-
breglass reinforced hulls. Due to signal dampening this type of installati-
on may cause power losses and is prone to more disturbances. Check
that the location of the installation has no air inclusions in the laminate,
and that the hull material thickness is not excessive (12 mm max.)
The ship must be in the water when the optimum installation
location is selected.
Proceed as follows in your search:
Supply the indicating instrument with power per wiring diagram (see
page 99) and connect it to the sender.
Move the sender in a plastic bag filled with water over the hull until you
obtain a stable depth reading.
Find the installation location
The sender can be definitely fixed when you have found to optimum lo-
cation.
Install the sender by bonding it with a salt-water resistant sealant, or use
an installation kit. Installation kits are availble in yachting accessories
shops, shipyards, etc.
INSTALLATION
Fiberglass
reinforced
resin
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