User's Manual

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5.2 AUTOMATIC OPERATION (FB4/FBH4/FB5)
See figure 7.3
1. The Tron 40S MkII will automatically release from the bracket, float to the surface and start to
transmit when the EPIRB, in its bracket is deployed into water at a depth of app. 2-4 meters
(6 - 13 feet).
2.
Alternatively the EPIRB can be manually released from the bracket and put into the water.
3.
Transmission will continue until the EPIRB is lifted out of the water, and dried off.
The transmission can also be stopped by placing the EPIRB in the bracket.
5.3
MANUAL TEST OF THE EPIRB
WARNING! The self-test should be performed only within the first 5 minutes of
any hour.
See figure 7.4
To perform the self-test, the EPIRB has to be removed from the bracket.
FB4 bracket: Remove EPIRB from the bracket by pulling out the locking pin on the clamp and open
the retaining rod that holds the beacon.
FB5 bracket: Release FB5 to top cover by removing the locking split pin and special washer.
WARNING
The EPIRB can drop out of the FB5 bracket when releasing top cover
1. Press the spring-loaded switch on top of the EPIRB to the TEST position.
Keep hands and other objects away from the upper part of the EPIRB (away from the antenna).
2.
A successful test will consist of one strobe flash after app. 15 seconds.
3. If the EPIRB fails to end up with a continuous light, this indicates a fault in the EPIRB. See
chapter 6.5 EPIRB module error message.