ACR Electronics GlobalFix 2842 Manuel d'utilisateur

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Y1-03-0242 Rev. B 9 Spring Release knob HydroFix™ Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) Front cover hook (detent) Release Latch Antenna hook Water Se

Y1-03-0242 Rev. B 10 3. Activating your beacon Overview Category I beacons are designed to be automatically deployed and activated in the event of

Y1-03-0242 Rev. B 11 Category I beacons-Automatic deployment and activation If the vessel sinks, the HydroFix™ HRU frees the beacon from the bracket

Y1-03-0242 Rev. B 12 Category I and II Beacons-Manual Activation Without Deployment The beacon can be manually activated while still in its bracket b

Y1-03-0242 Rev. B 13 TIPS FOR OPTIMUM DEPLOYMENT OF AN ACTIVATED BEACON: When activating and deploying your beacon in an emergency, DO NOT: // Hold

Y1-03-0242 Rev. B 14 Precautions to prevent false alarms // Do not mount or transport the beacon within 4.6ft/1.4m of a magnetic source. // Do not st

Y1-03-0242 Rev. B 15 STEP THREE - INSTALLING THE BEACON 1. Marking battery and Hydrostatic Release Unit expiration dates NOTE: It is the beacon owne

Y1-03-0242 Rev. B 16 Visually inspect the area surrounding the mounting bracket installation site for hidden hazards or obstacles that may hav

Y1-03-0242 Rev. B 17 3. Category I bracket The SeaShelter3™ Category I bracket has five pre-drilled screw holes to use for securing the bracket to

Y1-03-0242 Rev. B 18 4. Category II bracket Category II brackets are designed to hold the beacon securely in place. The beacon must be manually

Y1-03-0242 Rev. B 1 NOTE re: Applicable products This manual supports all configurations of GlobalFix™ PRO/ RLB-37 be

Y1-03-0242 Rev. B 19 STEP FOUR - MAINTAINING THE BEACON 1. Safety DOs and DON’Ts On a routine basis aboard ship, DO NOT: // Hold or carry the bea

Y1-03-0242 Rev. B 20 Always refer battery replacement and any other beacon service to a factory authorized Service Center. Find a Center near

Y1-03-0242 Rev. B 21 6. Changing ownership or contact information As the owner of the beacon, it is your responsibility to advise the n

Y1-03-0242 Rev. B 22 To remove the expired HRU When opening the SeaShelter3™ lid, note that the beacon is installed with the lanyard face in. Pull th

Y1-03-0242 Rev. B 23 9. Servicing the LowPro3™ To remove a beacon from the Category II bracket, lift the latch and release the pressure from the be

Y1-03-0242 Rev. B 24 11. Extended GPS test The beacon may be tested for GPS functionality, however, this may only be done once in the five-year life

Y1-03-0242 Rev. B 25 APPENDIX A - USING AND TESTING THE GPS SYSTEMS 1. Internal GPS position system The GlobalFix™ PRO is fitted with an internal GP

Y1-03-0242 Rev. B 26 APPENDIX B - THE COSPAS-SARSAT SYSTEM 1. General overview EPIRBs transmit to the satellite portion of the Cospas-Sarsa

Y1-03-0242 Rev. B 27 APPENDIX C - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL/ ENVIRONMENTAL Beacon size (without antenna) 17.7 H X 10.67 W X 9.09 D cm (6.97 X

Y1-03-0242 Rev. B 28 APPENDIX D - WARRANTY, USEFUL LIFE POLICY, NOTICES 1. Limited Warranty This product is warranted against factory defects in mat

Y1-03-0242 Rev. B 2 Table of Contents STEP ONE - REGISTERING YOUR BEACON ____________________________ 3 STEP TWO - HOW THE BEACON WORKS _____

Y1-03-0242 Rev. B 29 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ACR Electronics hereby declares that the following product is in conformity with Council Directive

Y1-03-0242 Rev. B 30 INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION SHORE BASED MAINTENANCE The Maritime Safety Committee approved guidelines for shore-

Y1-03-0242 Rev. B 3 STEP ONE - REGISTERING YOUR BEACON 1. Why is registration important? As the owner of this 406 MHz beacon, it is mandatory that

Y1-03-0242 Rev. B 4 2. What country should I register in? Register your beacon with the EPIRB national authority of the country for which

Y1-03-0242 Rev. B 5 Registration outside of the United States In countries other than the United States, 406 MHz beacons are registered with that co

Y1-03-0242 Rev. B 6 STEP TWO - HOW THE BEACON WORKS 1. How your beacon brings help 406 MHz beacons are a type of portable emergency equipment that t

Y1-03-0242 Rev. B 7 2. Anatomy of your beacon NOTE: When unpacking your beacon, it is recommended that you save the original packaging for re-us

Y1-03-0242 Rev. B 8 Internal GPS Receiver Activation/Test Switch Red LED OFF/READY Position TEST Position ON/TRANSMITTING Pos