Installing the HRU in a SeaShelter2 | ACR Electronics 9490, HRU-100

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SECTION 5 – INSTALLING THE HRU IN A SeaShelter2™

BRACKET

The following ACR EPIRBs are compatible with the SeaShelter2™ (ACR P/N 9435/9455):

GlobalFix™ 406

RapidFix™ 406 SATELLITE2 406™ SATELLITE 406™ (discontinued product)

Contents of the HydroFix™ HRU Kit that you will need:

HydroFix™ Replacement

Hydrostatic Release Unit (E)

SeaShelter™ release rod (A)

Keyed bracket adapter (D)

Large cotter pin (H)

HRU expiration label (K)

Instructions:

1.) Remove the front cover of the bracket and carefully release the EPIRB from the bracket.

2.) Remove the old HRU unit and rod from the bracket by pressing the spring release back and sliding the old HRU up and out of the bracket.

3.) Take the SeaShelter2™ release rod (A) and place it on top of the rod on the HRU, aligning the two sets of holes on the base (see Figure A).

4.) Place large cotter pin (H) inside the two holes, securing the two rods together.

5.) Place keyed bracket adapter (D) on the bottom of the HRU. This part is keyed so that it will fit together only one way. Turn to the right until it snaps into place.

6.) Mark the expiry date on the HRU according to the instructions in Section 3.

7.) Record the expiration date on the HRU expiration label (K) with an indelible marker.

Y1-06-0209G

9490, Y1-06-0209G, HRU-100 specifications

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