Reference, Installation, and Operations Manual

Section 7: Maintenance and troubleshooting

3-9000-743 Rev S

June 2013

 

 

 

7.2.2Removal without Extractor Tool

The following instructions are for transducer removal and installation without the use of an extractor tool. It is recommended that one work on one transducer assembly at a time to reduce the possibility of improper assembly with respect to transducer lengths and location.

Transducers are always replaced in pairs.

Update the calibration parameters for every chord when replacing a pair of transducers. Refer to Section 7.2.5.

Table 7-1Tools and supplies for disassembly and assemblyTool list, shop supplies and reference documents

3/8” drive ratchet

3/8” drive extension

3/8” drive 7/16” deep socket

3/8” drive 5/16” hex socket

3/8” drive 1/2” hex socket

3/8” to 1/2” driver adapter

1/2” drive ratchet

1/2” drive 1 1/4” Socket

1 1/4” combination wrench

1 1/8” combination wrench

1” combination wrench

3/16” flat Blade screw driver

1/16” Xcelite Hex driver

6mm Allen wrench

N.A.S. Loctite Nickel Anti-Seize 16 oz. Brush Top P/N 77164

Molykote 111

Shop supplies

Shop rags

Adhesive stickers for the cable nuts

Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Marker (Black) Series # 30000, to label transducers:

A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1 and D2 for SeniorSonic meters

A1, A2, B1 and B2 for Juniorsonic meters)

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