MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

14.1 Maintenance

Regular maintenance is essential for good per- formance. A maintenance program should be established and should at least include the items listed in Table 14-l.

WARNING

Do not open the equipment.

Hazardous voltage which can cause electrical shock, burn or serious injury exists inside the equipment. Only qualified personnel should work inside the equipment.

14-1 Recommended maintenance program

Item

Check point

Remedy

 

 

 

Antenna

Check for loosened and corroded

Tighten loosened bolts. Replace

 

bolts.

heavily corroded bolts.

 

 

 

Antenna cable

Check connection point for

Replace damaged parts.

 

watertightness.

 

 

 

 

 

Check connector for tightness and

 

 

corrosion.

 

 

 

 

 

Check cables for damage.

 

 

 

 

Display unit

Check for tight connection.

Tighten loosened connectors.

connectors

 

 

 

 

 

Ground terminal

Check for tight connection and

Clean or replace as necessary.

 

corrosion.

 

 

 

 

Display unit

Dust and foreign material on the

Dust on the display dims the picture.

 

display unit and screen.

Dust may be removed with a soft

 

 

cloth. If necessary anti-static cleaner

 

 

may be used. Never use chemical

 

 

solvents to clean the display; they can

 

 

remove paint and markings.

 

 

 

Transducer

Check for marine life on transducer

Carefully remove any marine life with

 

face, each time the boat is docked.

a piece of wood or sandpaper.

 

 

 

14.2 Replacement of Fuse, Battery

The fuse on the power cable of the display unit protects the system from reverse polarity of the ship's mains and equipment fault. If the fuse blows, find the cause before replacing the fuse. Use only a 3A fuse. Using the wrong fuse will damage the unit and void the warranty.

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Furuno GP-1610CF manual Maintenance & Troubleshooting, Replacement of Fuse, Battery

GP-1610CF specifications

The Furuno GP-1610CF is a sophisticated marine navigation system designed for enthusiasts who demand accuracy and reliability on the water. Featuring a 10.4-inch color LCD display with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, this unit provides crystal-clear images of charts and navigation information, even under direct sunlight. Its user-friendly interface allows for intuitive management of various functions, making it accessible for both novice and experienced mariners.

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