Dukane DK120 Manual - Free PDF Download

Page 1 - Product Identification and Support Information

Cover page detailing the Dukane Corporation Seacom Division underwater acoustic beacon models DK100, DK120, DK130, and DK140, revision date, and contact information.

Page 2 - Safety Notice for Installation and Operation

Instructions requiring users to read the entire manual before installing, operating, testing, or maintaining the Underwater Acoustic Beacons.

Page 3 - Table of Contents for Installation and Maintenance

Outline covering general information, installation, operation, testing, and maintenance procedures for specific beacon models and mounting kits.

Page 4 - Maintenance, Testing, and Warranty Procedures Index

Index detailing maintenance, testing, and warranty procedures for the DK100/DK120/DK130/DK140 beacon models, including battery replacement and storage.

Page 5 - Underwater Acoustic Beacon Overview

Details on the purpose, physical characteristics, mounting options, signal operation, environmental compliance, and search procedures for the DK Series beacons.

Page 6 - Technical Specifications for DK100/DK120 Beacons

Specifications including operating frequency, depth capability, pulse characteristics, battery life, acoustic output, temperature ranges, size, weight, and environmental compliance.

Page 7 - Technical Specifications for DK130/DK140 Beacons

Specifications including operating frequency, depth capability, pulse characteristics, battery life, acoustic output, temperature ranges, size, weight, and environmental compliance.

Page 8 - Installation Requirements and Environmental Precautions

Requirements for proper installation, survivability, environmental conditions, mounting criteria, temperature limits, water-switch precautions, and structural considerations.

Page 9 - Installation Procedures for Mounting Kits

Guidelines and steps for installing the DK100/DK120 and N30A26 series mounting kits, including cradle mounting and safety warnings regarding drilling.

Page 10 - Installation Procedures for Specific Mounting Kits

Steps for laying out and drilling mounting holes, inserting beacons, securing with screws, and operational testing for N30A26 and N30A21A kits, including component placement diagrams.

Page 11 - Installation Procedures for N30A21A Mounting Kit

Dimensional specifications, step-by-step installation instructions for the N30A21A kit, and caution against unauthorized labels that reduce acoustic radiation.

Page 12 - Installation Procedures for DK130/DK140 Kits

General guidelines and cradle mounting steps with specific measurements and tools for the DK130/DK140 and N30A29 series mounting kits, including warnings about drilling.

Page 13 - Installation Procedures for Beacon and Mounting Kit Assembly

Steps for preparing components, drilling holes, mounting beacons, and performing operational tests for the N30A29 beacon and N30A21A mounting kit, including dimensional specifications.

Page 14 - Installation Procedure using N30A21A Kit

Instructions for positioning a beacon, installing retainers and washers, applying torque specifications, and warnings regarding unauthorized stamps or labels affecting acoustic radiation.

Page 15 - Underwater Acoustic Beacon Operation

Explanation of beacon activation via immersion, the triggering circuit, pulse generation (37.5 kHz), operational range, depth capability, lifespan, and pulse train illustration.

Page 16 - Testing Procedures for Underwater Acoustic Beacons

Procedures for testing beacons, including battery voltage checks using a high-impedance voltmeter, operational tests with specific test sets (42A12 Series, PL-1, PL-3, TS100, TS200), and minimum acceptable voltage levels.

Page 17 - Maintenance, Battery Handling, and Disposal

Procedures for cleaning, testing, battery handling, disposal, and storage of the DK100/DK130 Beacons, including warnings about battery removal voiding warranty and hazardous waste disposal.

Page 18 - Maintenance Procedures for DK120/DK140 Beacons

Procedures for cleaning, testing, battery replacement, and safety precautions for the DK120/DK140 beacons, including testing schedules and handling warnings.

Page 19 - Battery Replacement Procedure

Steps for removing the battery end cover and old O-ring, removing the battery, installing a new battery with correct orientation, and precautions against foreign substance damage to seals.

Page 20 - Detailed Battery Replacement and Safety

Exploded-view diagram of the battery and parts, safety warnings against recharging or heating batteries, steps for installing the new battery, shock cushion positioning, cover tightening, and label replacement.

Page 21 - Maintenance, Disposal, and Overhaul Check

Procedures for performing an off-current test, proper battery disposal, storage requirements, and overhaul checks after 18 years of service, including warnings against battery heating.

Page 22 - Warranty Terms for Underwater Acoustic Beacons

Six-year warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, customer responsibilities, exclusions for misuse or unauthorized repairs, liability limits, and warranty supersedence.

Page 23 - Service Program and Replacement Policies

Procedures for returning defective or out-of-warranty beacons, replacement policies, warranty extensions, battery changes, overhaul processes, associated costs, and service contact information.

Page 24 - Return Procedure for Service and Overhaul

Instructions for packaging, necessary documentation (authorization, purchase order), shipping instructions to Dukane Corporation, and lithium battery shipping regulations.