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7 MAINTENANCE
7.1 Routine inspection and periodic maintenance
Table 16 Routine inspection and periodic maintenance
Entire system (incl. cables
and antennas)
Check for any icing during the winter
months. Remove ice if found on any
equipment.
Check that all screws for lids are fastened
and in place
Wipe around cables to prevent mussels from
attaching themselves between the plate and
rope cables.
Run the camera to both edges to prevent
growth.
After use: park the camera centered in the
cage at a depth of 10 m with the lens facing
down to prevent growth on the lens.
Surface/surveillance/dome
camera
Visual inspection of lenses and
cables/contacts ā clean/replace if necessary
Visual inspection of cables, contacts and
fastening equipment for any bends/damage.
Visual inspection of dome.
Scrape off all growth from the knots in the
rings
Check fastening point to cage; check that
bolts and suspension are properly fastened.
Visual inspection for damage
Visual inspection for growth
Wipe the membrane on the sensor station2F
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Ensure that the cables do not have any
damages/kinks
When possible when you are at the cage
Use a soft cloth/Q-tip to avoid damaging the membrane