How-to-guides

The BilgMon 488 is a compact, user-friendly 15 ppm bilge alarm from Brannstrom designed to replace older alarm units on existing ships and newbuilds. Its simple design allows most crews to complete the installation in less than one hour, making it a cost-effective solution when existing bilge alarms fail or become too expensive to repair.

The BilgMon 488 uses a CR1225 backup battery to maintain its Real Time Clock (RTC). The RTC battery is connected in parallel with a backup capacitor, allowing the unit to keep time for several hours even when the battery is removed. The battery is located on the underside of the master unit lid.

Proper maintenance of the BilgMon 488 15 ppm bilge alarm from Brannstrom ensures reliable operation, environmental compliance, and maximum service life. This guide outlines the essential maintenance procedures, including calibration verification, sensor cleaning, and use of the autoflush function.

Correct calibration is essential for accurate performance of the BilgMon 488 15 ppm bilge alarm. This how-to-guide explains the two calibration-related tasks included in the BilgMon 488 maintenance schedule