SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE 5-10
Battery Replacement Procedure
There are three different replacement battery options:
WARNING!
IF THE UNDERWATER UNIT HAS BEEN DEPLOYED, THERE IS THE
POSSIBILITY OF INTERNAL PRESSURIZATION, EXERCISE EXTREME
CAUTION WHEN OPENING THE INSTRUMENT!
CAUTION!
The 8242XS’ Battery Pack is on the underside of the Electronics’
Assembly. To replace the battery, the Electronics board must be flipped
upside down. This is safe. No components will touch the table if properly
handled. Battery replacements should always be done on a hard surface,
such as a table or work bench to prevent damage to all components.
When replacing the battery, take special care to install the Battery
Connection Wires to avoid pinching them with the Battery Pack Retaining
Brackets during reassembly.
To Replace the Batteries:
1. Open the instrument, referring to sub-section 4.1.1.
2. Remove the Lifting Support, referring to sub-section
4.1.2.
3. Open the Transducer End from the Housing by gently pulling them apart. Be careful not to scratch
the Housing then pulling the assembly from the tube, referring to sub-section 4.1.3. Do not
advance to 4.1.4.
4. Disconnect the Battery Cable from the Electronics Assembly (JP5), as shown in F
IGURE 5-10.
5. Disconnect the Transducer Cable from the Electronics assembly (JP1), as shown in
FIGURE 5-10.
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