ACR Electronics RLB-38 manual Y1-03-0250 Rev. B

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 +70º C (+158º F) 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-38, 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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