Furuno FAX-30 manual MAINTENANCE, Troubleshooting, Maintenance points, Check Point Action

6.MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Do not open the equipment.

Only qualified personnel should work inside the equipment.

6.1Maintenance

This unit is designed and manufactured to provide many years of trouble-free performance. However, no machine can perform to the utmost of its ability unless properly maintained. A maintenance program should be established and it should include the items listed in the table below.

	Maintenance points
Check Point	Action
Whip antenna	Check for damage. Replace if damaged.
Antenna wire	Check for damage. Replace if damaged.
Junction between	Check for corrosion and tight connection. Clean and
whip antenna and	waterproof with sealing compound if necessary.
preamp (option)
Coaxial cable	Check for damage and tight connection. Replace if damaged.
Power cable	Check for tight connection at battery and FAX-30.
Ground terminal	Check for tight connection and corrosion. Replace if corroded.
Unit cleanliness	Dust and dirt should be removed with a soft cloth. Do not use
	solvents such as benzine and toulene to clean the unit – they
	can remove paint and markings or deform the equipment.

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