User's Manual

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10.4 Battery replacement
The EPIRB uses three 9V Lithium battery packs, Kannad Marine type K82-1058A.
Typically these will have to be replaced every 5 years. The exact battery expiry date is
marked on the rear of the EPIRB lens dome; if you have a full enclosure, it is also
marked on the outside of the enclosure. The battery expiry date should be checked
regularly. You will need to replace the battery when:
• The expiry date has been reached or
• The EPIRB has been used in an emergency situation or
• A false activation exceeds 6 hours of use.
REGARDLESS OF THE BATTERY STATE, THE EPIRB SHOULD ALWAYS BE
ACTIVATED IN AN EMERGENCY – IT MAY STILL GENERATE AN ALERT.
A battery is a one shot device. It is not rechargeable or user replaceable. Battery
replacement must be carried out by a Kannad Marine approved service agent. The
entire set of batteries should be replaced together.
Lithium batteries have special disposal requirements. Never incinerate a Lithium
battery. Never dispose of one at sea. Your service agent will deal with battery
disposal.
10.5 Servicing
All servicing must be carried out by a Kannad Marine approved service agent. Always
call your nearest agent and talk to their service department before returning
equipment. You can find your nearest service agent from:
• The Kannad Marine web site: www.kannadmarine.com
• Contacting Kannad Marine direct (see warranty page).
• Contacting a Kannad Marine distributor
If the EPIRB has to be returned, the original packaging should be used if possible.
10.6 Transportation
Passenger Aircraft;
This product contains small lithium metal batteries. The EPIRB can normally be taken
on board a passenger aircraft as a personal item in carry-on hand baggage. We
recommend declaring the EPIRB to airline staff at check in, in the same way you
would for a laptop PC or video camera.
As air cargo;
This product contains small lithium metal batteries and may be classed as ‘not
restricted’ for air cargo when handled according to requirement PI 970 of the IATA
Dangerous Goods Regulations (51
st
Edition). Always check with the carrier concerned
for any additional shipment restrictions that may apply.