4.0Life raft stowage
The SART can either be stowed in a life raft or lifeboat or it can be installed next to an emergency exit for carriage to the life raft in an emergency.
For life raft stowage the SART should be positioned for easy access in an emergency. If the SART is hidden from view then labels should be used to show its position. For inflatable life rafts the mounting bracket should be discarded to avoid the risk of damaging the life raft.
DO NOT…
•Tie Lanyard to vessel
•Cover or obscure SART
•Apply paint to SART
5.0 Activation
Remove the SART from the bracket.
Activation of the SART is completed by using the
1.Turn the Blue activation switch ring to the left, placing the SART in test mode
2.Remove the red Pull Tab by pulling it down and completely out of the SART
3.Release the activation switch and guide it to the right until it is in the ON position
a.The SART will beep once and flash every four seconds
b.The flashing red light indicates the SART is ON
4.Turn the bottom cap of the SART and deploy the telescopic Pole to its maximum length 3 ft. (1 meter).
5.Remove lanyard and secure it to the life raft.
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