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STEP THREE - INSTALLING THE BEACON
1.
Mounting location
The selection of a mounting location will vary from vessel to vessel. Beacons
should be protected from outside influences while being readily accessible at
all times in the event of an emergency.
The location selected must be sufficiently rigid to support the weight of the
total installation.
Hazards to avoid when selecting a mounting location:
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Vibration
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Exposure to the elements
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Possibility of impact from hatches, gear, or personnel
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Harmful vapors
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Exhaust
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Harsh chemicals
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Locations that can be obscured by foreign articles on a temporary or
permanent basis.
Visually inspect the area surrounding the mounting bracket installation site for
hidden hazards or obstacles that may have been overlooked during the
location selection. If there is any doubt as to the ready accessibility to the
beacon at all times or if any condition may appear to be questionable,
conduct a complete and thorough investigation before final approval of the
installation.
NOTE
: When selecting the beacon bracket location, be sure to consider the
requirement for four screw holes to secure the bracket.
CAUTION
: Keep this beacon a safe distance away from all magnetic
sources. Magnet safe distance is 4.6 ft or 1.4 m, including the distance from
stereo speakers
CAUTION:
Manual release brackets must be mounted in a
protected location that is easily accessible should it be necessary to
abandon ship. The bracket can be mounted on a vertical surface with the
beacon antenna pointing skyward or a horizontal surface with the beacon
face up. Avoid mounting locations that subject the bracket to breaking
waves. Avoid mounting locations that do not provide protection from
harmful UV rays of the sun. The bracket must be mounted facing inboard
to avoid being lost overboard due to impacts of breaking waves,
personnel or loose gear.
