1.To ensure continued reliability, the unit should be checked for operation at least once every 90 (ninety) days, following the procedure of Section 5.2.
2.Do not use cleaners or petroleum distillates.
4.5PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION
The MINI B300TM ILS contains lithium batteries (solid cathode, total 3.4 grams lithium). The original shipping carton may be used or consult your local transportation authority with regard to applicable regulations for transporting the EPIRB.
SECTION 5 - TESTING
5.1GENERAL
The following paragraphs detail the Beacon testing procedures.
Note - Read the entire test procedure before testing.
5.2OPERATIONAL TESTING
1.The Beacon can be tested by turning it "ON". Warning - Do not hold beacon near face or body while releasing the antenna. Antenna is spring loaded and deploys rapidly.
2.Red LED indicator will illuminate continuously for 5 (five) seconds, indicating a functional battery. After the 5 (five) seconds, the LED will blink, confirming RF signal transmission, and an audible warble will sound, confirming RF signal transmission.
NOTE: Tests of more than 5 (five) second duration must be conducted at designated times and duration unless special arrangements are made with the USCG, FCC and/or local FAA authorities. Operational transmission testing may be executed only during the first five (5) minute period of any hour and only for three tone sweeps or one operational transmission (LED light flashing/audio warble) second, of the audio modulating whichever is longer.
The MINI B300TM ILS has a speaker, fed by voltage from the microprocessor and the transmitter,
which produces the audible warble. This EPIRB will emit a distinctive warbling sound when operationally tested. Any change in the audible warble, (a loss of sound or intermittent sound), is an indication that you should have your beacon serviced at an authorized service station. Conduct this test only during the first five- (5) minutes of each hour as indicated above.
You can verify that your EPIRB is actually transmitting by turning it "ON" near a FM radio tuned to 99.5 MHz. The radio will receive the signal and will broadcast the familiar “warble” through its speakers if the EPIRB is transmitting properly. Conduct this test only during the first five (5) minutes of each hour as indicated above.
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