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SECTION 5
The purpose of this section is to provide instructions for the service technician.
The RADAR 1000 MK2 is designed to provide long periods of trouble free
operation. However, environmental and other factors may require this equip-
ment to be periodically serviced.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
This radar equipment contains high voltage. Adjustments re-
quire specialized service procedures and tools only available to
qualified service technicians. The layman should never remove
the radar unit cover, nor attempt to service this equipment. When
servicing this equipment, it is important that the technician com-
plies with all safety precautions set forth in this manual.
The high voltage can cause severe personal injury.
5.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Continuous satisfactory operation of the radar depends on how well it is treated.
The following maintenance tips will save you time and money and will help to
avoid equipment failure.
1. Always keep the equipment as clean as possible. Remove immediately dirt,
dust, or spray from the display and from the scanner from time to time.
These units are “water resistant”, but not “water proof”. Do not immerse.
2. During routine ship’s maintenance, inspect the radar system for the follow-
ing points:
(1) Check all hardware for tightness.
MAINTENANCE
