ACR Electronics RLB-37, PRO 406, 2844, 2842 manual Y1-03-0242 Rev. B

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Always refer battery replacement and any other beacon service to a factory authorized Service Center. Find a Center near you at http://www.acrelectronics.com/brc.htm. Battery replacement includes servicing the beacon by replacing all o-rings, testing the water seal and the electrical properties and doing a full functional test on the unit.

NOTE: There are no user serviceable items inside the beacon. Do not open the beacon except to disable (in case of faulty or accidental activation). Otherwise, always have the beacon serviced.

WARNING: Battery contains lithium

To avoid possible fire, explosion, leakage or burn hazard, do not open, recharge, disassemble or heat beacon above +70ºC (+158ºF) or incinerate.

These products contain lithium in the battery. Various beacons may or may not require special shipping instructions due to the lithium batteries and changes in shipping regulations. Shipping of hazardous materials requires special handling and documentation. MSDS sheets, along with shipping information, can be found on our website at http://www.acrelectronics.com/hazmat/default.htm.

In the case of the RLB-37, the product contains small batteries that are non- hazardous. However, regulations can change. Be advised that it is best to verify the shipping requirements at the time you are preparing to ship the unit.

4.Shore based maintenance for SOLAS vessels, (SBM) IMO MSC/Circ. 1039

The Maritime Safety Committee has approved guidelines for shore-based maintenance of satellite beacons, for the purpose of establishing standardized procedures and minimum levels of service for the testing and maintenance of satellite beacons. The first shore based maintenance on all ACR EPIRBs is due at the date of the first battery replacement. Visit ACR’s website at www.acrelectronics.com for organizations that perform shore based maintenance.

5.Annual testing for SOLAS vessels, IMO MSC/Circ. 1040

SOLAS regulation IV/15.9 dictates annual testing of 406 MHz satellite EPIRBs. Testing should be carried out using suitable test equipment capable of performing the relevant measurements. All checks of electrical parameters should be performed in the self-test mode, if possible. These tests can be performed by certified ACR Battery Replacement Centers (BRCs). Visit ACR’s website at www.acrelectronics.com for authorized ACR BRCs.

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Contents Owner Vessel Radio Call Sign UIN # Page Table of Contents Step ONE Registering Your Beacon How do I register? What country should I register in?Noaa Sarsat Beacon Registration Suitland Road Suitland, MDDo I need a radio license? How your beacon brings help Step TWO HOW the Beacon WorksActivation switch with Witness Tab Anatomy of your beaconInternal GPS engine Top View Switch PositionsCategory 2 LowPro3 Bracket Category 1 SeaShelter3 BracketActivating your beacon Y1-03-0242 Rev. B Page Turning off the beacon False alarmsY1-03-0242 Rev. B Step Three Installing the Beacon Date of Installation ExampleMounting location Page Category I bracket Category II bracket Battery replacement Routine beacon maintenanceStep Four Maintaining the Beacon On a routine basis aboard ship, doY1-03-0242 Rev. B Servicing the SeaShelter3 and the HydroFix HRU Changing ownership or contact informationTo remove the expired HRU To install the new HRUServicing the LowPro3 Self-Testing the beaconExtended GPS test Appendix a Using and Testing the GPS Systems Internal GPS position systemLED indication of GPS fix Appendix B the COSPAS-SARSAT System General overviewGlobal Positioning System GPS MHz Transmitter Appendix C Technical SpecificationsLimited Warranty Appendix D WARRANTY, Useful Life POLICY, NoticesNotified Body ProductRegulations StandardsEuropean International Maritime Organization Shore Based MaintenanceRepresentative Signed on behalf of ACR Electronics Inc
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