9 Tips to make an ROV easy to service:
Make it easy to service - it won't break, and techs won't skip maintenance.
High voltage tethers should be impossible to connect to the wrong port.
Use quick/reliable connectors liberally (MacArtney/AK shown below).
Use labels people can easily read such as PF (Port Forward) in photo.
Keep the number of tools required to a minimum. M2, M2.5, M3 covers 90% of Lanai ROV fasteners.
Always include good quality tools with the system, they save 10x $.
Difficult to reach areas should be easily accessible by removing a few bolts. For example, buoyancy should come off with a few easy bolts.
One good photo in a manual = 4 pages of text instructions. Video is best.
Use and document correct grease/thread-locker, basic guidelines below:
a. Nickel/Copper anti-seize on stainless into stainless
b. Aquashield or Nickle on stainless into Aluminum
c. Molykote 111 Silicone O-ring grease on face sealing o-rings and gaskets
d. Molykote 55 Lithium grease on bore sealing o-rings
e. Always lock fasteners with lock washer or thread locker
f. LocTite 242 covers most applications. 271/277 to keep it in place