User manual ACR ELECTRONICS MINIB300 ILS H2ON

[. . . ] The high number of false activation events places an unnecessary burden on the Search and Rescue system. Help educate others that irresponsible handling of EPIRBs risks lives by slowing the response to real emergencies and wastes tax payer dollars. Please call or write for answers to questions or for information on other safety products manufactured by ACR Electronics, Inc. Limited Warranty This product is warranted against factory defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase or receipt as a gift. will repair or, at its option, replace at no cost to you for labor, materials or return transportation, provided you obtain a Return Authorization and the return shipping is prepaid to ACR Electronics, Inc. , 5757 Ravenswood Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 333126645. [. . . ] The antenna should then be extended to its full length for optimum transmission performance. 3. 2 AUTOMATIC ACTIVATION The beacon can be set to activate when in contact with water. To ready the beacon for this type of operation several steps need to be taken. Second, fold the antenna to the stowed position and manually recapture with the release trigger. The release trigger will also engage the "ON" switch and hold its position. The beacon is now ready to be carried in a pocket or mounted in a bracket. When the upper portion of the beacon comes in contact with water, the beacon will begin to transmit. Transmission is confirmed by the steady red LED and followed by the audio warble and flashing red LED. Manually release the antenna to the upright position and extend to its full length. 3. 3 MANUAL ACTIVATION The beacon can be manually activated whether in the "OFF" position or in the "armed" position. Manually activating the beacon requires repeated movement of the "ON-OFF" switch. Warning Do not hold beacon near face or body while releasing the antenna. From the "OFF" position, lift switch and move to the "ON" position. Lift the switch again and move to the "OFF" then "ON" position again 5 Y1-03-0160 Rev. The beacon will begin transmitting and is confirmed by a steady red LED and followed by the audible warble and flashing red LED. Lift the switch and move to the "OFF" then "ON" position again with in 2 seconds. The beacon will begin transmitting and is confirmed by a steady red LED and followed by the audible warble and flashing red LED. 3. 4 DEACTIVATION The beacon should not be left in the armed position when it is not in use. To deactivate an armed beacon, manually release the antenna, lift the switch and move to the "OFF" position. 3. 5 OPERATIONAL NOTES The EPIRB is designed to float on water but will operate best when held upright out of water. An operational transmission on land should be conducted in an area free of obstructions, which could absorb RF energy and limit radiation patterns. Position the antenna straight up and extend (perpendicular to ground) and not pointing toward the receiving station. [. . . ] NOTE: Tests of more than 5 (five) second duration must be conducted at designated times and duration unless special arrangements are made with the USCG, FCC and/or local FAA authorities. Operational transmission testing may be executed only during the first five (5) minute period of any hour and only for three tone sweeps or one operational transmission (LED light flashing/audio warble) second, of the audio modulating whichever is longer. 8 Y1-03-0160 Rev. B The MINI B300TM ILS H2ON has a speaker, fed by voltage from the microprocessor and the transmitter, which produces the audible warble. This EPIRB will emit a distinctive warbling sound when operationally tested. [. . . ]