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6.1 Battery
Options
6.1.1 Lithium
Survival
Battery (Product No. 1066)
The Survival Radio is supplied with a replaceable lithium battery pack. This primary
battery pack will operate the radio for at least 8 hours, in compliance with IMO/SOLAS
and FCC requirements for a survival craft radio. To maintain compliance with these
regulations, the lithium battery pack must be replaced after 5 years or after any use (with
the exception of activating the unit for the purpose of testing.)
Additional lithium battery packs may be stored in survival craft along with the radio for
extended operating life.
CAUTION: The battery is internally fused to avoid fire hazard. Do not immerse in
water, short circuit or incinerate.
6.1.2 MaxCap
Ô
Rechargeable (Ni-Cad) Battery (Product No. 1067)
To allow the survival radio to be used in non-emergency situations, a rechargeable battery
pack (ACR Product No. 1067), and a MaxCap
Ô
Charger (ACR Product No. 2711) are
also available. The rechargeable battery pack will operate the unit for approximately four
to six hours. The charger is capable of charging the battery in less than 135 minutes.
Refer to charger manual for charging instructions.
CAUTION: When the radio is operating with the rechargeable battery pack, it does not
comply with the SOLAS/GMDSS regulation for battery life.
6.2
How to replace the battery pack: (Refer to Figure 4)
Simply lift the battery handle, turn it counter-clockwise until it stops and pull the battery
out. Replace a fresh battery into the rear of the radio. Turn the handle clockwise until it
stops and snap it down to lock into position. Make sure battery is engaged by turning the
unit ON and then OFF.
7.0 DISTRESS
COMMUNICATIONS
7.1
The following are a set of observations intended to help the user maximize his success
during the course of a rescue where two-way communication is possible.
a. Transmit only when the channel is clear of activity, or between other stations'
transmissions during a distress.
