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6 PERIODICAL CONTROL

6.1 EVERY MONTH:

• Test (see ch.5.3)

What the self-test actually does is to send out a short test signal on 121,5 and 406,037MHz,

testing the output of the transmitter. While transmitting the test signal, the battery voltage,

output power and phase lock is tested. During the test of the 406MHz transmitter a test mes-

sage is transmitted, this test message is coded with a special synchronization code and will not

be recognized as real alert by the Cospas-Sarsat satellites

• Visual Inspection

-The Tron 60S/GPS should be easily removed and replaced in the Bracket

- Check for defects on the EPIRB or brackets

- Make sure that the Tron 60S/GPS and Bracket are not painted or otherwise covered with

chemicals, oil, etc

- Is the lanyard ﬁrmly attached to the Tron60S/GPS ? (and not tied to the vessel)

• Check the expiry dates on:

- EPIRB Battery

- Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU)

6.2 EVERY 12

MONTH:

• Annual Test and Inspection

Perform extended annual test according to IMO’s MSC/Circ.1040 of 406

MHz satellite EPIRBs as required by SOLAS IV/15.9

(If required by SOLAS or national regulation)

• GPS Test (see ch. 5.3, last part)

6.3 EVERY 2

YEAR:

• Replace Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) including Plastic Bolt (FB-60 only)

(Check expiry date on label)

6.4 EVERY 5

YEAR:

• Battery change

• SBM (see 7.1)