Airmar T42 Temperature Sensor—Analog User Manual

Installation instructions owner’s guide

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Thru-Hull, Analog

High-Precision Temperature Sensor

Model T42

Tools & Materials

Safety goggles
Dust mask
Electric drill
Drill bit/hole saw/spade bit:

Pilot hole

3mm or 1/8"

T42

22mm or 7/8"

Sandpaper
Mild household detergent or weak solvent (alcohol)
Marine sealant (suitable for below waterline)
Slip-joint pliers
Installation in a cored fiberglass hull (see page 2)

Hole saw for hull interior: 30mm or 1-1/4"
Cylinder, wax, tape, and casting epoxy

Water-based anti-fouling paint (mandatory in salt water)

Sensor Installation

Hole Drilling

Cored fiberglass hull—Follow separate instructions on page 2.

1. Drill a 3mm or 1/8" pilot hole from inside the hull. If there is a rib,

strut, or other hull irregularity near the selected mounting
location, drill from the outside.

2. Using the appropriate drill bit, cut a hole perpendicular to the

hull from outside the boat.

3. Sand and clean the area around the hole, inside and outside, to

ensure that the marine sealant will adhere properly to the hull. If
there is any petroleum residue inside the hull, remove it with
either mild household detergent or a weak solvent (alcohol)
before sanding.

Record the information found on the cable tag for future reference.

Part No._________________Date___________

Follow the precautions below for optimal

product performance and to reduce the risk of

property damage, personal injury, and/or death.

WARNING: Always wear safety goggles and a dust

mask when installing.

WARNING: Immediately check for leaks when the

boat is placed in the water. Do not leave the boat

unchecked for more than three hours. Even a small

leak can allow considerable water to accumulate.

CAUTION: Never install a bronze sensor in a metal

hull because electrolytic corrosion will occur.

CAUTION: Never install a metal sensor on a vessel

with a positive ground system.

CAUTION: Never pull, carry, or hold the sensor by its

cable; this may sever internal connections.

CAUTION: Never use solvents. Cleaner, fuel, sealant,

paint, and other products may contain solvents that can

damage plastic parts, especially the sensor’s face.

IMPORTANT: Read the instructions completely

before proceeding with the installation. These

instructions supersede any other instructions in your

instrument manual if they differ.

T42

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

OWNER’S GUIDE &

Applications

• Bronze sensor recommended for fiberglass or wood hull only.

• The hull must be a minimum of 8mm (5/16") thick at the

mounting location.

Mounting Location

Choose a location where the temperature sensor will be in contact
with the water at all times.

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