User manual ACR ELECTRONICS PRO REV B

[. . . ] OWNER VESSEL RADIO CALL SIGN UIN # CAUTION: Before proceeding to install, test or use your new ACR Electronics' product, please read this Product Support Manual in its entirety. If you have questions regarding the contents of the manual, please contact our Technical Service Department at ACR Electronics, Inc. , Telephone +1 (954) 981-3333. Please be ready to provide the technician with the page number you wish to discuss. If you have a question that is not covered in the manual, please visit our website and access the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section for further information or call our Technical Service Department. [. . . ] Safety DOs and DON'Ts On a routine basis aboard ship, DO NOT: // Hold or carry the beacon by its antenna // Mount the beacon in its bracket close to large structures or magnetic areas // Tie the lanyard to the EPIRB bracket or any other structure // Obscure the beacon by placing objects in front of it On a routine basis aboard ship, DO: // Mount the beacon in its bracket in an obvious location, so that all can see it // Mount the beacon in its bracket with the rolled lanyard facing inward (facing the bracket) // Follow the recommended maintenance schedule // Perform a beacon Self-Test monthly // Follow up with beacon service if Self-Test fails 2. Routine beacon maintenance At least every ninety days, the float free mounting bracket and beacon should be inspected for deterioration and/or residue buildup that may affect the function of the beacon or automatic release. Clean the beacon and the mounting bracket to remove any residue buildups. It is recommended that the beacon and mounting bracket be wiped with a damp cloth. Cracks may admit moisture, which could falsely activate the beacon or otherwise cause a malfunction. Any cracks observed should immediately be referred to ACR Service for evaluation. Battery replacement Battery replacement is due 5 years from date after the beacon placed into service, or by expiry date on the beacon whichever is first. During each inspection, check the time remaining until battery replacement is required. The battery must also be replaced if the beacon has been activated for any use other than the Self-Test. Y1-03-0242 Rev. B 19 Always refer battery replacement and any other beacon service to a factory authorized Service Center. 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. Do not open the beacon except to disable (in case of faulty or accidental activation). 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. 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 nonhazardous. Be advised that it is best to verify the shipping requirements at the time you are preparing to ship the unit. 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. 1040 SOLAS regulation IV/15. 9 dictates annual testing of 406 MHz satellite EPIRBs. [. . . ] Except as otherwise expressly stated in the previous paragraph, THE COMPANY MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY OTHER MATTER WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT. To place the warranty in effect, register online at www. acrelectronics. com or return the attached card within 10 days. Useful Life Policy The typical service life of a properly maintained Product is limited to 12 years from date of manufacture. Products that are 12 years and 1 month or older from date of manufacture will not be serviced by ACR or our Battery Replacement Centers. [. . . ]