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4200 SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEM USER HARDWARE MANUAL 0004842_REV_N
3.8.1 Connecting and Attaching the Tow Cable to the Tow Vehicle
A tow cable is shown connected and attached to a tow vehicle in FIGURE 3-7. This arrangement is similar
for all 4200 Series Tow Vehicles using either a Kevlar-reinforced or armored tow cable.
To connect and attach the tow cable to the tow
vehicle:
1. Verify that the tow cable is not connected to
the topside processor.
2. Attach the tail fins to the tow vehicle and
secure them in place with the thumbscrew.
3. Verify that the tow cable connector on the
tow vehicle and the female mating
connector on the tow cable are free of
corrosion or dirt. If dirty, clean with an
alcohol wipe.
4. Apply a thin film of silicone grease to the
pins of the tow cable connector on the tow
vehicle.
5. Mate the connectors by pressing them
firmly together. Do not wiggle the
connectors.
6. Secure the connector locking sleeve.
7. Attach the loop of the safety grip to the
shackle on the towing arm and secure the
shackle bolt with seizing wire or a tie wrap.
8. Snake the tow cable under the safety cable
and lay the waterproof splice into the cradle
in the towing arm. Secure the splice with two
tie-wraps for which holes in the towing arm are provided.
9. Verify that the dummy plug is installed on the option connector if not used.
3.8.2 Installing a Depressor Wing and Connecting the Tow Cable
An armored to cable is shown connected and attached to a tow vehicle with an installed depressor wing
in F
IGURE 3-8. This arrangement is similar for all 4200 Series Tow Vehicles.
splice
plug
Figure 3-7: Tow Vehicle with Tow Cable
Connected and Attached
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