Unpacking the transducer from its transport crate
The MS70 transducer is shipped in a wooden box. Prior to installation, the transducer must be unpacked from its box, and placed under the mounting location.
Prerequisites
You must be equipped with a standard set of tools. This tool set must comprise the normal tools for mechanical tasks, such as different screwdriver types, pliers, adjustable spanners and wrenches. Each tool must be provided in various sizes. We recommend that all tools are demagnetized to protect your equipment. The following specific tools and items are required for this task:
•  Adjustable spanner
•  Crowbar
•  Hammer
•  Wooden protective plate (for the transducer face)
•  Wooden beams with height minimum 15 cm
•  Lifting eye bolt (10 mm) x 3
•  Lifting device (Crane)
•  Ropes and tackles
•  Transportation cart
Context
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The three M10 lifting eye bolts are inserted into these threaded holes.
The shipping box has two “rooms”, one to house the transducer, and one to house the cables. The transducer is placed with its “face” downwards. It rests on a protective cushion shaped to fit the transducer face. A wooden beam is placed across the top of the transducer body. It secures that the transducer stays in place during transportation.
Note
A transducer must always be handled as a delicate item. Wrongful actions may damage the transducer beyond repair.
The transducer cables must also be handled with care. Avoid sharp objects, and do not exceed the minimum bending radius. Any damage to a cable may cause water ingression. Water follows the cable cores into the transducer, and causes damage that can not be repaired.
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A Wooden protective plate (for the transducer face)
B Wooden beams with height minimum 15 cm
C Clamping ring
Procedure
1 Prepare a cart or any other type of suitable transport vehicle.
Ensure that all relevant protection is used to prevent damage to the transducer.
2 Open the shipping box.
Note
Be careful! Do not use heavy tools. Do not use excessive force. Make sure that you do not damage the transducer or any of the cables.
3 Remove the transport beam.
4 Mount the lifting eye bolts.
5 Lift the transducer straight up and out of the box.
Note
DO NOT lift it by the cables! Support the cables during the lift to keep the transducer body from tilting sideways.
6 Place the clamping on the top of the cart, then the two wooden beams, and finally the transducer on the top of these.
Ensure that the wooden protective plate is still in place!
Make sure that the clamping ring can me moved freely upwards, and that it will fit around the outer rim of the transducer.
7 Transport the transducer carefully to its mounting location.