1. INSTALLATION
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1.4.2 Installation using the transducer tank DS-660
Transducer tank DS-660, sectional view
1. Remove flange (4), fixing plate (5), fixing gland (6), washer (7) and gasket (8) from the tank.
2. Set the tank to the place which was selected at paragraph 1.4.1.
The “FORE-AFT” line on the tank must be parallel with the line between ship’s fore
and aft (error: within 3°).
For horizontal direction, the bottom of the tank (2) must be parallel with the draft.
DS-660 Tank, top view
3. Weld the tank (2) to the ship’s hull. The doubling and welding methods are left up to the ship-
yard.
4. Paint the tank (2), flange (4) and fixing plate (5) the same color as the ship’s body. Paint only
gray-colored areas; for other part, seal with a masking tape.
5. Apply liquid gasket (supplied) to the top of the transducer evenly.
6. Mount the fixing plate (5) on the transducer (1).
7. Attach seal washer (16) to hex. bolt M8x12 (15).
8. Use hex. bolt (15)(16) assembled at step 7 to fasten the transducer (1) and fixing plate (5).
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Hull
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AFT
Ship’ s bow
