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The 121.5 MHz signal is used by SAR to home in on the beacon as they approach it. The 406 MHz signal is detected by multiple satellites and from that information the location of the beacon can be calculated. This data alone is sufficient for SAR to find persons or ships in distress in a reasonable timeframe. 2. Anatomy of your beacon NOTE: When unpacking your beacon, it is recommended that you save the original packaging for re-use when shipping the beacon for battery replacement in the future. antenna strobe light manual activation switch red/green LEDs battery housing // Activation switch with Witness Tab The activation switch embodies a special, patented method of activating a beacon. Refer to a subsequent section of this manual for how to activate the beacon. Switch Positions OFF/ READY position (down, front) ON/ TRANSMITTING position (down, back) TEST position (upright) Manual release bracket antenna hook Front cover release tabs 3. Activating your beacon WARNING: This transmitter is authorized for use only during situations of grave and imminent danger. Deliberate misuse may incur a severe penalty. Overview Class 3 beacons can always be manually activated in or out of their bracket. The beacon and bracket are designed to allow the user to perform periodic testing while the beacon is in its bracket. Class 3 beacons-Manual deployment and activation Class 3 beacons can be manually deployed by removing the beacon from the bracket. Once removed, the beacon can be activated by lifting the Activation Switch to a vertical position, sliding it toward the antenna and pushing down to the opposite side of the beacon. Activating the beacon in this manner breaks off the Activation Witness Tab and allows the switch to properly seat, showing the “ ¦ “ symbol (ON). A Class 3 beacon MANUALLY activates with the following sequence: 1.) Remove the beacon from its bracket 2.) Activation method: // Lift the switch to a vertical position // Slide the switch toward the antenna // Push the switch down to the opposite side of the beacon (see illustration below) Class 3 Beacons - Manual Activation Without Deployment The beacon can be manually activated while still in its bracket by placing the Activation Switch in the ON position. Manual Activation Witness tab will break once placed in the “ON” position Push the main switch up 90 degrees, slide toward antenna and all the way down to activate. TIPS FOR OPTIMUM DEPLOYMENT OF AN ACTIVATED BEACON: When activating and deploying your beacon in an emergency, DO NOT: // Activate the beacon if you have any other means of self rescue. // Hold or clutch the beacon or antenna. // Operate the beacon while hand held, if at all possible. // Turn the beacon off for any reason, including to save power. // Operate the beacon inside a life raft or under any other canopy or cover. When activating and deploying your beacon in an emergency, DO: // Follow the steps to activate the beacon as described on the beacon or in this manual. // Manually activate the beacon. // Give clear view to the sky. // Take the EPIRB with you if abandoning ship, provided there is time to get it. // Tether beacon, using the lanyard, to the life raft and let the beacon float (if in a life raft). // Keep EPIRB upright for best signal transmission, either by floating it, resting it or holding it in this position. 4. Turning off the beacon If your beacon was manually activated and you wish to deactivate, return the thumb switch to the “OFF” position. If deactivation should fail, remove the four screws holding the unit together and unplug the battery to disable the unit. Return the beacon to ACR Electronics for service. 5. False alarms To prevent false alarms, it is important to be aware of how your beacon can be activated. A ResQMate™ 406MHz Class 3 EPIRB can be activated by: // When the switch is moved to the “ON” position, in or out of the bracket, the unit will start transmitting Reporting Should there be, for any reason, an inadvertent activation or false alarm, it must be reported to the nearest search and rescue authorities. The information that should be reported includes: // The EPIRB 15-digit Unique Identifier Number (UIN) // Time and date // Duration and cause of activation // Location of beacon at the time of activation To report false alarms, contact any of the following: Region/Authority Telephone Number Australia/ RCC Australia 1800 641 792 New Zealand/ RCC New Zealand 0508 472 269 STEP THREE - INSTALLING THE BEACON 1. Mounting location The selection of a mounting location will vary from vessel to vessel. Beacons should be protected from outside influences while being readily accessible at all times in the event of an emergency. The location selected must be sufficiently rigid to support the weight of the total installation. Hazards to avoid when selecting a mounting location: // Vibration // Exposure to the elements // Possibility of impact from hatches, gear, or personnel // Harmful vapors // Exhaust // Harsh c...

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