6 simple troubleshooting – Furuno FR-8252 EN User Manual

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6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

6-5

6.6

Simple Troubleshooting

This section provides simple troubleshooting procedures which the user can follow to restore
normal operation. If you cannot restore normal operation do not attempt to check inside the unit.
Any trouble should be referred to a qualified technician.

Simple troubleshooting

If...

But...

Then...

you cannot turn on
the power

• check for blown fuse.
• check that the power connector is firmly

fastened.

• check for corrosion on the power cable

connector.

• check for damaged power cable.
• check battery for proper voltage output

(10.8-31.2 V).

there is no response
when a key is
pressed

turn off and on the power. If there still is no
response the key may be faulty. Contact your
dealer for advice.

the power is on and
you operated the
STBY/TX key to
transmit and marks
and legends appear

no echo appears

check that the antenna cable is firmly fastened.

tuning is properly
adjusted

sensitivity is poor

the magnetron may need to be replaced.
Contact your dealer.

the range is changed but radar picture does not

change

• try to hit the RANGE key again.
• turn the display unit off and on.

poor discrimination
in range

try to adjust A/C SEA control.

the true motion
presentation is not
working properly

• Poor contact of MODE

key.

• TM display is inaccurate

• try to press the key a little harder.

• check if heading and speed are input and

accurate.

the range rings are
not displayed

check that the setting of Range Rings Brill in the
Brill/Color sub menu is set to other than Off.

target not tracked
correctly

Poor definition of targets in
sea clutter

adjust A/C SEA and A/C RAIN controls.

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