Furuno MFD8 Guía Del Usuario

This chapter has information about maintenance and troubleshooting that the user 
can follow to care for the equipment.

Routine maintenance helps keep your equipment in good condition and prevents fu-
ture problems. Check the items shown in the table below to help keep your equipment 
in good condition for years to come.

Cables

Check that all cables are fas-
tened. Check the cables for corro-
sion.

Connect the cables that have loos-
ened. Replace any damaged ca-
bles.

Cabinet

Dust on the cabinet

Remove dust with a dry clean 
cloth. Do not use commercial 
cleaners to clean the equipment. 
Those cleaners can remove paint 
and markings.

LCD

Dust on the LCD

Wipe the LCD carefully to prevent 
scratching, using tissue paper and 
an LCD cleaner. To remove dirt or 
salt deposits, use an LCD cleaner, 
wiping slowly with tissue paper so 
as to dissolve the dirt or salt. 
Change paper frequently so the 
salt or dirt will not scratch the LCD. 
Do not use solvents such as thin-
ner, acetone or benzene for clean-
ing.

Radar antenna

Dirt on the radar antenna can re-
duce the sensitivity.

Clean the radiator (or radome) with 
a cloth wetted with freshwater. Do 
not use commercial cleaners to 
clean the radiator. Those cleaners 
can remove paint and markings.

Only qualified persons can
work inside the equipment.

Those items contain products that
can damage plastic parts and equip-
ment coating.