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Always refer battery replacement and any other beacon service to a factory
authorized
Service
Center.
Find
a
Center
near
you
at
http://www.acrelectronics.com/brc.htm
.
Battery
replacement
includes
servicing the beacon by replacing all o-rings, testing the water seal and the
electrical properties and doing a full functional test on the unit.
NOTE:
There are no user serviceable items inside the beacon. Do not open
the beacon except to disable (in case of faulty or accidental activation).
Otherwise, always have the beacon serviced.
WARNING: Battery contains lithium
To avoid possible fire, explosion, leakage or burn hazard, do not open,
recharge, disassemble or heat beacon above +70ºC (+158ºF) or incinerate.
These products contain lithium in the battery. Various beacons may or may
not require special shipping instructions due to the lithium batteries and
changes in shipping regulations.
Shipping of hazardous materials requires
special
handling
and
documentation.
MSDS
sheets,
along
with
shipping
information,
can
be
found
on
our
website
at
http://www.acrelectronics.com/hazmat/default.htm
.
In the case of the
ResQMate™, the product contains small batteries that are
non-hazardous. However, regulations can change. Be advised that it is best
to verify the shipping requirements at the time you are preparing to ship the
unit.
4.
Changing ownership or contact information
As the owner of the beacon, it is your responsibility to advise the national
authority of any change in the information on the registration form. If you are
transferring the beacon to a new owner, you are required to inform the
national authority. You can do this by using their online database or by letter,
fax or telephone and informing the authority of the name and address of the
new owner.
The new owner of the beacon is required to provide the national authority
with all of the information requested on the registration form. This obligation
transfers to all subsequent owners. The new owner may contact his local
authority for the necessary form(s).
5.
Lost or stolen EPIRBs
If your EPIRB is lost or stolen, do the following immediately:
// Report to your local authorities that the EPIRB has been lost or stolen
// Contact your national authority, with the following information:
o
Police department name
o
Police department phone number
o
Police case number
If your EPIRB were to be activated, the information you provided will be
forwarded to the appropriate search and rescue authorities who will ensure
