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Turning off the beacon If your beacon was manually activated and you wish to deactivate, return the thumb switch to the “OFF” position. If automatically activated and you wish to deactivate, remove the beacon from the water and dry the unit or place the beacon back into the release bracket. The beacon normally takes up to 12 seconds to deactivate. 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. An ACR 406 MHz EPIRB can be activated by two different methods. Whether you have a Category I or Category II, these methods are the same. // When the beacon is out of its bracket and wet, the unit will start transmitting // When the switch is moved to the “ON” position, in or out of the bracket, the unit will start transmitting Precautions to prevent false alarms // Do not mount or transport the beacon within 4.6 ft/1.4 m of a magnetic source. // Do not store the beacon outside of its bracket if it can get wet. // Do not mount the EPIRB backwards in its bracket (lanyard roll must face in). // Do not clean the beacon with a water hose and brush while out of its bracket. 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 in the United States, contact any of the following: US Region Telephone Number Atlantic Ocean / Gulf of Mexico USCG Atlantic Area Command Center (757) 398-6390 Pacific Ocean Area / USCG Area Command Center (510) 437-3700 USCG HQ Command Center (800) 323-7233 To report false alarms outside of the USA, contact the national authority where your beacon is registered. HRU calendar for manuals STEP THREE - INSTALLING THE BEACON 1. Marking battery and Hydrostatic Release Unit expiration dates NOTE: It is the beacon owner’s responsibility to record the expiration dates for both the beacon battery and the HydroFix™ hydrostatic release unit. This information must appear on the product itself. The left side of the battery housing indicates the battery expiry date. Space is provided for the beacon owner to mark the date the beacon was placed into service. The beacon should be serviced 5 years from the installation date but no later than the battery expiry date. The ACR HydroFix™ HRU has an expiration date of 2 years from the date of installation or 4 years from the date manufactured, whichever comes first. Upon installing your beacon or new HRU, permanently scratch the new expiration date on the HRU date calendar as seen below. Date of Installation Example: Date of installation of New HRU or First Installation of EPIRB including new HRU: August 1, 2010. This unit will need to be replaced in August of 2012. Scratch off “AUG 8” and “2011” on the HRU date calendar Date of Manufacture Example: On the bottom of the HRU a date of manufacture is pin stamped: 0808. This unit will need to be replaced in August 2012. Scratch off “AUG 8” and “2012” on the HRU date calendar 2. 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 chemicals // Locations that can be obscured by foreign articles on a temporary or permanent basis. CAUTION: Category I brackets must be mounted free from obstruction to allow the beacon to automatically float free from the vessel in case of sinking. The SeaShelter3™ can be mounted on a vertical surface with the beacon antenna pointing skyward or a horizontal surface with the beacon face up. Avoid mounting locations that subject the bracket to breaking waves. Avoid structures like dodgers or cabin tops that could trap the beacon upon deployment. CAUTION: Category II brackets must be mounted in a protected location that is easily accessible should it be necessary to abandon ship. The QuickDraw™ can be mounted on a vertical surface with the beacon antenna pointing skyward or a horizontal surface with the beacon face up. Avoid mounting locations that subject the bracket to breaking waves. Avoid mounting locations that do not provide protection from harmful UV rays of the sun. The bracket must be mounted facing inboard to avoid being lost overboard due to impacts of breaking waves, personnel or loose gear. Visually insp...

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