Well Equipped Shop

A well equipped shop is organized, clean, and well lit. Ideally all work can be conducted in such an environment, however there may be times when maintenance or repairs must be completed in the field. For those occasions,

Maintenance Tools Required

VideoRay is designed with ease of maintenance in mind, and only a few tools are required to service the system. In fact, many maintenance procedures, such as changing light modules can be done without tools. VideoRay also includes a small tool and spares kit with each system delivered that contains most of the required tools. The following list of tools is recommended:

TOOL TYPICAL USE
O-ring lubricator Lubricating O-rings and O-ring grooves and landings.
Multi-tip screwdriver with
1/4" and 5/16" nut drivers
Miscellaneous screws and main hull rods
5/16" Open end wrench Main hull rods
7/16" Open end wrench Propeller locking nuts
Rubber tipped pipe pliers* Thruster cones
11/16" Open end wrench* Termination block (tether connection)
13/16" Open end wrench* Termination block (tether connection)
3/4" Open end wrench* Pressure sensor
7/8" Open end wrench* Pressure sensor (required for old style black aluminum housing pressure sensors only)
1-1/4" Open end wrench* Vertical thruster
Multi-meter* Electrical circuit testing
Soldering iron* Electrical circuit repair
Flashlight* Internal inspections

* - These items are not included in the standard tool kit that comes with the Pro 4.

Additionally, small trays to hold parts and fasteners are recommended.

Field Tool Kit

Ideally all work can be conducted in a workshop environment, however there may be times when maintenance or repairs must be completed in the field. For those occasions, it is recommended that you carry a well stocked tool kit, and a clean mat that can be used as a clean workspace for maintenance.


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