Furuno FE-700 - Manual (Page 12)

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7. It is recommended to enclose the transducer cable in a conduit pipe for waterproofness
and electrical shielding as well as for protecting the cable from mechanical damage.
The conduit pipe should be fixed to the flange on the transducer tank. The pipe should
be of such a length to clear the water level when the ship is fully loaded. The pipe end
should be finished with filling compound. It is recommended to fill the pipe with sand
between the transducer and the junction box (or matching box). This will protect the
transducer from vibration and damage.
4- 15
FIXING HOLE
SGP 1 /4" 1
JIS B2221 5 -32
K
115
90
154
59
7
FLUSH FINISH
70
190.7+3
HULL PLATE
DOUBLING PLATE
(SHIPPING SUPPLY)
1 Transducer (50B-6B)
2 Transducer Tank
3 Fixing Flange
4 Gland Nut
5 Washer
6 Rubber Gasket
7 Hex. Bolt (M6x25)
8 Spring Washer (For M6)
*Sea water comes into the area marked
with "*" inside the tank.
* *
Transducer Tank for 50B-6B Transducer
1.4 Distribution Box
A magnetic compass will be affected if placed too close to the distribution box. Observe the
following compass safe distance to prevent disturbance to the magnetic compass.
Standard compass: 1.90 meters
Steering compass: 1.15 meters
Fasten the distribution box with four tapping screws (6x30) referring to the outline drawing at the
end of this manual.