Do you have any Water Damage Protection recommendations?
Water Damage/Leakage is a typical cause of radar failures – especially in marine environments. Water damage can be especially difficult to diagnose, because radar failure symptoms may appear in the morning hours and then disappear during the afternoon once the environment is hotter.
The PCRP requires a climate controlled environment, so there should never be a PCRP water damage issue. The radar scanners are the most susceptible component to water damage and the most typical cause is a bad gasket.
The gasket is the small rubber ring that sits between the scanner’s body and its removable cover. The following actions need to be performed every time the scanner is accessed:
- Inspect the gasket for any cracks; if cracks appear the gasket needs to be replaced immediately.
- Inspect the gasket for dryness; if the gasket is dry remoisten with silicone grease. SSR recommends: Aquaseal : 100% Pure Silicone Grease.
- Before securing the cover, ensure the gasket is seated in its groove. If the cover is secured with the gasket outside the groove it will create an opening.
