Ultrasonic SonicPRO User manual

Manual ref: 01-06-2019
SonicPRO Ultrasonic Protection System
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Transducer and radius bracket installation for onto
curved surface i.e. Seawater Strainer and Pipework.

BEFORE INSTALLATION OF THE TRANSDUCER RADIUS BRACKET….
You are looking to make 100% contact between the curved underside surface of the
bracket and the surface of the strainer housing or pipe. The better you prepare the
surface the better the effect.
EPOXY MIXTURE….
Ultrasound does not transmit through air! Use a good quality epoxy and allow the
air bubbles in the mixture to dissipate leaving a smooth air free mixture.
Failure to follow these instructions will lessen the transmission of the
sound waves and reduce the effectiveness of the system.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
SAMPLE EPOXY MIXTURE
1. Air bubbles in epoxy mixture X
2. Good air free mixture 

Positioning of the transducer(s) is critical because incorrect positioning can make the
system less effective.
Strainer / Filter Housing
A central position (or nearest too) on the vertical length between the lid and lower
flange (base of cylinder) is preferred to allow even dissipation of the sound waves into
the inner flooded space surrounding the isolated strainer / filter.
Pipes and Crossover Sections
A central position (or nearest too) on the pipe length or in equal distances from edge
to edge if using multiple transducers. Do not place on the horizontal line where air
bubbles may be trapped under the surface, go around slightly either way about
20 –30o.
Mark each selected position to be prepared for bonding of the transducer bracket.
TRANSDUCER POSITIONING GUIDE

RADIUS BRACKET INSTALLATION
1. Preparing the surface
It is vital that the surface to which the bracket is to be attached to, is totally smooth,
dry and free from grease and dust when the epoxy is applied for bonding.
Carefully prepare the location of the transducer bracket using an 80 - 120grit sand
paper, preparing a smooth surface removing any high spots in the coating. If the
coating is loose, then you should rub down to expose the bare metal. This will
ensure a strong bond of the bracket. A new coating can be applied around the
bracket after installation if required.
Once this has been done clean the whole area with acetone and make sure it is dry
and free from grease and dust.
2. Preparing the mounting bracket
Clean the underside area with
acetone and make sure it is dry and
free from grease and dust. Avoid
touching the surface with your
fingers which could weaken the
bond.
3. Bonding down the transducer
mounting bracket
Allow the applied epoxy to settle removing any air bubbles in the mixture ….
Ultrasound does not transmit through air!. Then locate the bracket onto the
prepared area and push down firmly moving it slightly side to side until it feels in
good contact with the surface. To avoid the bracket moving from its position during
the cure, tape down. On vertical surfaces, it is best to hold it firmly for several
minutes before taping.
Leave for 24 hours to allow the epoxy to set before fitting the transducer.
Using rubber gloves to protect your hands, mix the epoxy (i.e. Araldite Rapid set) and
apply about 1.0 –2.0mm thickness to the underside surface of the bracket. Do not spoil
the top surface and threaded stud of the bracket, apply some protective low-tac tape to
these areas if required.
1. Clean this
surface with
acetone
2. Apply epoxy
to entire
surface

TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION
1. Check for any debris or excess epoxy on the flat (transducer contact) surface of
the bracket that would prevent the transducer making 100% flat contact.
4.
Connect the
transducer
cable.
5.
OPTIONAL:
For
additional
attachment
integrity, the
bracket can
2. Apply a small amount of
silicone grease to the thread of
the lug for lubrication. This will
help release the transducer in
future if required.
3. Place the transducer down
onto the threaded lug and using
finger-tip pressure only, screw
down until the transducer face
makes a firm (hand tight)
scratch contact.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE TRANSDUCER AS THIS MAY DAMAGE THE
THREAD IN THE TRANSDUCER ITSELF.
Lubricate
thread with
silicone
grease
Surface must be free of
dust and debris

TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Contact the technical support team:
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

NOTES

Ultrasonic Antifouling Ltd
Arena Business Centre, Holyrood Close, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7FJ. England
T: [phone] E: [e-mail]
www.ultrasonic-antifouling.com