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5.1.1 OUT OF BRACKET

For operation of the beacon out of the bracket follow instructions from 4-5 in

chapter 5.1.2

5.1.2 IN THE FLOAT FREE BRACKET FB-40

For operation of the beacon in the bracket please follow instructions 1 to 7.

It is not recommended to operate the beacon inside a life raft or under a cover

or canopy. Do NOT tie the lanyard to the ship in distress, as this will prevent the

unit to functioning if the ship sinks.

1. Remove the cotter pin from the bracket (FB-40)

2. Remove the FB-40 cover

3. Take out the EPIRB from the bracket

4. Pull the locking pin holding the main switch.

5. Push and move main switch to the left, to ON position. The LED indicator,

located at the top of the antenna, will start to ﬂash, indicating that the

EPIRB is operating.

6. Tie the beacon lanyard to you or to the survival craft

7. If possible keep the EPIRB in an open area, away from any metal objects

(ship construction etc.) that may limit the satellite coverage. This is

especially important for Tron 40VDR, since it needs good reception to

obtain a GPS position.

NOTE: To stop transmission, take Tron 40VDR out of the water and move

the main switch to READY position.