iXBlue SeapiX - Preventive Maintenance

SeapiX – Operation Manual
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6 Preventive Maintenance
The tables below summarize when and how the different items of the SeapiX system shall
be maintained – with typical values.
Important
Please note that harsh environmental conditions can increase the maintenance tasks and
shorten the periodicity.
Caution: Always perform the maintenance tasks requested. Otherwise, it could impact the
SeapiX operation as well as its warranty.
SAU ANTENNA CLEANING
Place
Periodicity
Time needed
Maintenance task
Dry dock
Every year
2 hours needed
Clean the SAU front face using vinegar-type liquid
and a scraper: remove seaweeds, shells, ...
Caution
While scraping the stainless-steel part, be careful
when approaching the cross - clean it carefully as
the black rubber part is fragile.
ANODES
Place
Periodicity
Time needed
Maintenance task
Dry dock or
Underwater
Every 6
months
5 mn to check,
2 hours to change
Inspect the anodes and change them if necessary
Check the witness anode on the SAU front face:
• if its integrity is > 30%: no action.
• if it is worn out (integrity ≤ 30%), change the
witness anode then change the anode located on
the rear side of the SAU:
> Take new anodes from the spare parts.
[witness anode]
[main anode]
> Unscrew each anode.
> Replace it by a new one.
> Screw it again.