jotron Tron 40GPS MkII, User Manual

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5 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
The Tron 40S MkII is designed to be operated either manually or automatically.
The EPIRB is always armed, that is the EPIRB will automatically start to trans-
mit when the EPIRB is out of the bracket and deployed into water. In the lower
part of the EPIRB there is an automatic safety switch. This switch prevents the
seawater contacts from operating the EPIRB (caused by ice, sea-spray etc.) as
long as the EPIRB is placed in its bracket. See chapter 6.5 Error codes.
5.1 MANUAL OPERATION
See figure 7.2
For operation of the beacon in the bracket please follow instructions 1 to 3.
To manually remove the beacon from the bracket, pull out the locking pin on
the clamp and open the retaining rod that holds the beacon.
Tie the beacon lanyard to you or to the survival craft and then follow in-
structions 1 to 6, or put beacon in the water to activate it.
It is not recommended to operate the beacon inside a life raft or under a cover
or canopy. Do NOT tie the lanyard to the ship in distress, as this will prevent the
unit to functioning if the ship sinks.
1. Break the seal and pull the locking pin holding the main activator
switch.
2. Push slider to move switch to ON position.
3. The switch is spring-loaded and will automatically go to the ON posi-
tion.
4. The strobe light, located at the top of the EPIRB, will start flashing in-
dicating that the EPIRB is operating.
5. If possible keep the EPIRB in an open area, away from any metal ob
jects (ship construction etc.) that may limit the satellite coverage.
6. Transmission can be stopped by turning the switch to READY position.
WARNING
USE ONLY DURING SITUATIONS
OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER
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