Edgetech Port Pop-Up User manual

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POP-UP OPTION
USER HARDWARE MANUAL
0019850_REV_B 8/29/2018

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1.0 OVERVIEW
The PORT LF-SD and PORT MFE can be shipped as pop-up buoy system. This allows the unit to float to the
surface upon detaching from a payload.
1.1 Pop-Up Assembly
PORT Pop-Up system is shipped assembled. If Pop-Up canister was purchased separately it will consist of:
•(1) Top (Flotation) Cup
•(1) Bottom (Line Holding) bucket
•(1) Sub Flotation Pop-Up Assembly Drawing [PN 0015784]
•(1) Package Containing all Required Assembly Hardware
o(1) Clamp PORT Pop-Up Delrin
o(1) Rubber Strip Neoprene 0.25” thick; 01” wide
o(1) Clamp Hose 0.50 3-1/16 x 4”
o(4) Tie Cable Clamp Head 102mm
o(2) Galvanized Carbon Steel Shackle [1500lb]
Tools needed for assembly
•(1) Flat Head Screwdriver
•(2) 9/16” Wrenches
•(2) 7/16” Wrenches
1.2 Line Packing Considerations
Note: Flaking is the preferred method of line packing. Never wind the
line around the center post, as this can cause line tangling.
The canister’s line capacity is a function of line diameter, line construction, and material. Stiff Lines have
significant ‘memory.’ For example, 3-strand polypropylene does not pack as well as single- or double braid
nylon. The decision of what diameter and type of line to be used needs to be carefully thought out, safe
working loads and shock loading need to be considered.
When packing the canister with line, EdgeTech strongly recommended the line be randomly ‘flaked’ into
the canister. Avoid coiling or laying the line in a pattern, as randomly packing and tamping it down as it
builds up will yield the best results. The end of the line should be attached to the stud, which is inside of
the flotation assembly. Floatation Assembly provides 15lbs. of buoyancy +5lbs. with optional trawl float.

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1.3 Line Packing Procedure
1. Make sure that when selecting the line to be used it is of proper strength and material for the
application. EdgeTech recommends a premium double braided nylon rope.
2. Attach the end of the line to the outside and inside of the bucket with Zip ties and attach the
end of the line to the chain at the bottom of the bucket with a shackle as pictured below.
Figure 1-1: Attach the End of the Line to the shackle and Chain
Figure 1-2: Line attached to inside and outside of bucket

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3. Flake the line into the bottom of the bucket, going around 2/3rds of the way around the
center and then back, continue flaking back and forth advancing further around each time so
the line lays evenly around the center post. FIGURE 1-2 illustrate how to load the line.
a. Compress the line periodically as you load the bucket.
Figure 1-3: An Example of Flacked Line into the Canister
4. Attach the top end of the line to the stud inside the top floatation.
5. Once the bucket is loaded with line, follow the assembly instructions below to complete the
Pop-up system.

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1.3.1 To Assemble the Pop-Up
1. Install top collar on the PORT release by sliding it on the release end up to the transducer. Do
not tighten the clamp: this will be done when the Pop-up assembly is completed.
Figure 1-4: The PORT LF-SD Top Collar with Clamp
Figure 1-5: Installed PORT LF-SD Top Mating Collar

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Figure 1-6: The PORT MFE Transducer with Clamp
Figure 1-7: Installed PORT MFE to Pop-Up

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2. The release is mated to the top cup by sliding the release down the opening in the flotation, so
the top collar lies flush with the top of the cup.
Figure 1-8: Inserting Release into the Top Cup from Above
3. Complete the top cup mating by installing the ¼” thick anti-slip neoprene strip around the release
and secure with the included 316SS hose clamp. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
a. Over-torqueing can squeeze the housing out of round compromising the O-ring seal. The
anti-slip ring functions as a catch in the unlikely case the pop-up is over turned on ascent,
it holds no load during standard operation.
Figure 1-9: Installing Anti-Slip Ring

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4. Fill bottom cup with desired line weight using proper LINE PACKING PROCEDURE. Avoid coiling the
line around the center tube, as it could lead to the line getting tangled during payout after release
command is sent. Affix one end to the stud protruding from the flotation; wind the other end out
through the lip notch and attach the line to the shackle on the chain on the bottom bucket.
EdgeTech recommends utilizing the small holes lining the lip notch with light duty zip ties to secure
line tightly to the outside of the cup.
CAUTION: Always use the proper LINE PACKING PROCEDURE.. Never coil the
line around the center post. A coiled line may become tangled or catch
during pay-out, after the RELEASE command is sent.
Figure 1-10: Bolting Release to Pop-Up Bottom Cup
5. Complete assembly by sliding the 3/8 galvanized bolt through the bottom tube of the Pop-Up,
through the last two links of the anchoring chain, and mating the Ultem release link in the center.
It may be necessary to unscrew the link a turn to align the bolt.
6. Secure the connection by double nutting the bolt with a split lock washer between two nuts. The
two nuts need to be tight whilst the bolt should move back and forth freely in the tube.
7. Tighten clamp around the Release. When properly tightened, the collar should be rigidly affixed.
a. The collar will fit in the same position regardless of the MFE (flush 3.5” transducer cap) or
LF-SD (4.2” exposed transducer flange cap).
PORT LF-SD ONLY
When the Release Link is attached the Pop-Up Housing, there may be a
small gap between PORT LF-SD Transducer and Pop-Up collar.

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Pop-Up Parts List
QTY
PART
MTL
1
CUP BOTTOM PORT POP-UP
MTL 1
1
CUP TOP PORT POP-UP W/ FOAM 200M RATED
MTL 2
1
CLAMP PORT POP-UP DELRIN
MTL 3
.92 ft
RUBBER STRIP NEOPRENE 0.25 INCH THICK 01 INCH WIDE
MTL 4
1
HARDWARE BOLT STD MACHINE HEX HD 3/8-16 X 5.0 INCH GALVANIZED STEEL
MTL 6
1
HARDWARE WASHER STD SPLIT LOCK 0.375 ID 0.68 OD 0.09 GALVANIZED STEEL
MTL 7
2
HARDWARE NUT STD HEX 3/8-16 GALVANIZED STEEL
MTL 8
1
HARDWARE CLAMP HOSE 0.50 3-1/16 X 4 INCH 316 SS
MTL 9
1
ASSY SUB CHAIN SPORT POP-UP 0.3125 INCH 1900# COLD GALV STEEL 0.75FT
ASM 11
.75 ft
HARDWARE CHAIN 0.3125 INCH 1900# COLD GALV STEEL
MTL 11
2
HARDWARE SHACKLE STD ANCHOR 0.3125 INCH DIA 1500LB HIGH STRENGTH
GALVANIZED CARBON STEEL W/ SAFETY PIN
MTL 12
4
TIE CABLE CLAMP HEAD 102MM NYLON NATURAL ROHS
MTL 13
1
ASSY SUB FLOATATION POP-UP (Refer to APPENDIX TABLE C-2 For Sub-Assembly)
ASM 14
1
FLOAT TRAWL POP-UP 08 INCH DIAMETER 400M RATED SAEPLAST ORANGE
MTL 1
1
HARDWARE NUT STD HEX NYLOCK 1/4-20 316 SS
MTL 15
2
HARDWARE WASHER STD FLAT 0.25 INCH 316 SS
MTL 16
1
HARDWARE BOLT STD HEX 1/4-20 02 INCH 316 SS
MTL 17
1
DOC DRAWING ICD PORT POP-UP CANISTER 200M RATED
MTL 18
Table 1-1: Pop-Up Parts – Refer to 0010838
QTY PART MTL NUMBER
1
FLOAT TRAWL POP-UP 08 INCH DIAMETER 400M RATED SAEPLAST ORANGE
MTL 1
1
STOP ROPE 0.25 INCH BLACK
MTL 2
12 ft
THREAD WHIPPING 0.30 INCH DIA POLYESTER
MTL 3
3.6 ft
ROPE 0.25 INCH BRAIDED SPECTRA
MTL 4
1
HARDWARE SHACKLE STD ANCHOR 0.3125 INCH DIA 1500LB HIGH STRENGTH
GALVANIZED CARBON STEEL W/ SAFETY PIN
MTL 5
2
HARDWARE THIMBLE OVAL 0.375 INCH NYLON
MTL 6
1
TIE CABLE 29.75 INCH 0.3 INCH WIDTH NYLON BLACK
MTL 7
Table 1-2: Sub Flotation Pop-Up Parts – Refer to 0015784
1.4 Mechanical Drawings
Mechanical drawing for the Pop-Up are shown on the following pages:

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Figure 1-11: Flotation Pop-Up Assembly - 0015784

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Figure 1-12: PORT Pop-Up Canister 200M Assembly - 0010838

Figure 1-13: PORT MFE Pop-Up Canister 200M Drawing – 0019077

Figure 14: PORT LF-SD Pop-Up Canister 200M Drawing - 0015749