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SYSTEM MODULES
Cleaning of Headset Stations and Wireless Gateways
Such as with headsets, exposure of system components to salt fog, water and wind-driven
particles will work to war away or corrode any type of marine-grade materials, including
stainless steel or aluminum.
With simple, periodic cleaning and appropriate care of surfaces, controls and exposed
connectors, the corrosive effects of such exposure will be effectively mitigated and continual,
reliable system performance will be ensured.
Headset Connector
Depending on the angle of installation and how often headsets are connected and disconnected
from the headset station, an open headset connector could be subject to pooling of water if not
consistently protected with a properly secured dust cap.
Should a dust cap be missing or
recently broken off of its tether, contact your David Clark reseller to discuss replacing this cap
immediately (see Figure 11)
Even properly protected, the connector will be subject to water exposure eventually, putting the
individual conductors at risk of tarnish or premature corrosion. A common and effective step to
mitigate the effects of water exposure is a periodic thin application of
dielectric grease
to the
contacts.
First, visually inspect both mating connectors for any dirt, dust or built up residue, blow away
said residue with compressed air and/or clean with a swab suitable for the purpose, then apply
(or reapply) a fresh, clean, thin coating of dielectric grease to the contacts.
Next, the exterior of the connector should be wiped down with a clean cloth. Connector exteriors
can be further protected from corrosion by applying a suitable corrosion inhibitor such as
Corrosion-X, Boeshield T-9 or a similar product. This can be carefully applied thus by spraying
onto a swab suitable for the purpose, which can then coat the exterior steel surface of the
connector without over-
spraying or pooling in the connector’s interior. Always re-secure the dust
cap after application.
Figure 11: Headset Station
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