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Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the ACR PathFinderTM3 Search and Rescue Transponder (SART). The combination of computer aided design; high quality raw materials and quality-controlled manufacturing produce a superior product. The Test Facility at ACR can reproduce some of the harshest environmental conditions known to man. This assures that the products we produce can stand up to the rigors found in a marine environment. With proper care and maintenance, your SART will be in service for years to come.

ACR is proud to be certified to the ISO 9001:2000, the international Standard for Quality.

This manual provides installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the PathFinderTM3 SART, hereinafter referred to as the SART. This manual also describes the characteristics and details of the SART system. This SART has been tested and approved to IEC 1097-1 standards and meets IMO RES A.802(19). This device complies with the GMDSS provisions of Part 80 of the FCC rules. Meets EC Council Directive 96/98/EC for ship wheel approval.

	Table of Contents
Warning notice		3
1.0	SART Overview	4
2.0	Introduction	5
3.0	Vessel name	7
4.0	Life raft stowage	8
5.0	Activation	8
6.0	Sequence of Operations	9
7.0	Pole mounted SART	10
8.0	Hanging SART	11
9.0	Vessel Mounting / Ship installation	12
10.0	Testing and Maintenance	14
11.0	Servicing	15
12.0	Battery Pack Replacement	15
13.0	Transportation	16
14.0	Technical Specifications	16
15.0	Warranty Information	18
16.0	Declaration of conformity	19

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