Specifications

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SECTION V
MAINTENANCE DK100/DK130
5.1.GENERAL.
This section contains DK100/DK130Beacon
cleaning, beacon testing, battery testing, disposal
and storage procedures. Initially beacons must be
tested at every installation or beacon change. The
required schedule for battery replacement,
available only at Dukane Corporation is every
six years.
When the beacon is installed on the aircraft, the
recommended schedule for beacon cleaning and
testing is every 24 months, when the beacon is
installed on a recorder and the recorder is in-
stalled in accordance with its TSO. For non-
recorder aircraft installations the recommended
schedule is every six months.
5.2.BEACON CLEANING.
Clean theswitchend ofthe beacon with asoftcloth
andmilddetergent, thendrythoroughlywithaclean
cloth.Cleantheswitch end insulatorto prevent
leakagecurrents fromoccurringacrossthe switch.
Thiswillaffectbatterylife. Thewater switchshould
be cleaned when dirt or dust becomes apparent.
5.3. BEACONTESTING.
5.3.1. Make sure that the beacon case is clean
and dry prior to testing.
5.3.2. See Sections 4.2. and 4.3. for testing
procedures.
5.4. PRECAUTIONS.
5.4.1. The DK100/DK130 Beacons must not be
exposed to heat in excess of 160°F (71°C).
5.4.2. The beacon must not be disassembled in
any way. Any disassembly of the beacon will
void the warranty.
5.4.3.Anysituation that couldpossiblycrushor
penetrate the case of the beacon should be
avoided.
5.5. BATTERY.
WARNING
REMOVALOFBATTERYFROMBEA-
CON WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
The beacon requires NO battery maintenance.
DO NOT remove the battery at any time. The
beacon must be taken out of service according to
the expiration date printed on the beacon case
and returned to the factory for service. See
Section IX for beacon Return Procedures.
WARNING
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE ABOVE
PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN
THE RELEASE OF HAZARDOUS
CHEMICALS.
5.6.BEACONDISPOSAL.
Should it be necessary to dispose of the beacon
for any reason, DO NOT THROW IT AWAY.
This beacon contains a lithium battery and may
be considered hazardous waste. Regulations are
not consistent from one territory to another,
please contact your State Authority for current
information.
5.7.BEACON STORAGE.
Whenlongterm storage ofthebeacon is required,
the beaconshouldbe storedintheoriginal shipping
container (or equivalent). Make sure it isstored ina
cool dryenvironment.