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7.2 HYDROSTATIC RELEASE REPLACEMENT

WARNING

Only Jotron approved hydrostatic release is acceptable for use

7.2.1 REPLACING THE RELEASE MECHANISM IN FB-40 BRACKET

1. Release and remove FB-40 top cover by removing the cotter pin (1).

WARNING! The EPIRB can drop out of the FB-40 bracket when releasing the

top cover. Remove the EPIRB from the bracket.

2. Press down the spring-loaded bracket plate and remove the hydrostatic unit

by sliding it out of its locking slot (4)

3. Check the expiry date of the new hydrostatic release mechanism. The date

should be approximately two years from the date of purchase.

4. Install a new hydrostatic unit by pressing down the spring loaded bracket

plate and sliding the unit into its locking slot (5).

5. Reﬁt the EPIRB and the FB-40 top cover (6-7).

6. First ﬁt the cover from the top. Mount the cutter pin then press ﬁrmly at the

bottom back cover while pressing the cover down. A “snap” sound can be

heard when the snap-lock enters (8-9).

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