JRC JQE-103 -, Operation Manual

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4-7 After service
4-7-1 Longevity /exchange time of Satellite EPIRB
The longevity of Satellite EPIRB is approximately 7years (exchange it for the new article every seven years.)
Satellite EPIRB automatically releases from ship and floats on the sea surface when the ship sank, and has
the function to transmit the distress signal to inform the accident position. Therefore, the Satellite EPIRB is
generally installed on the deck etc. where the obstacle to avoid smooth floating is few. Deterioration in the
performance is not avoided in many years even if the periodical maintenance is performed because the
Satellite EPIRB is exposed to wind and rain, waves, and direct sunshine in this place.
A part of the function of the Satellite EPIRB may be restored by exchanging parts, but exchange of parts may
cost a large sum.
Especially, when quality of the case is changed by weathering and slightly cracked, it
causes the malfunction because of the invasion of water though the case uses a plastic system material with
weather resistance. It costs a large sum to exchange this one.
In case of the Satellite EPIRB that has passed over seven years after installation, replacing to new Satellite
EPIRB is much practical than keeping maintenance when cost and reliability are considered.
Therefore, the replacement of Satellite EPIRB would be recommended at its periodical maintenance for the
EPIRB which passed nearly seven years after installation. Please understand the Satellite EPIRB is for safety
product, and we recommend to replace it ahead of time for the new article.
4-7-2 How to discard the Satellite EPIRB
Satellite EPIRB is the device to inform the location of the vessel in distress by transmitting ID code signal of the
vessel. If the signal is emitted by Satellite EPIRB except for emergency purpose, it causes serious confusion
for search and rescue operation. In addition, if the Satellite EPIRB is installed on the vessel, the owner of the
vessel will receive strict warning from the organization which manages the search and rescue operation for
marine vessel. For this reason, it is strictly prohibited to emit the unnecessary signal from Satellite EPIRB,
even accidental emission. It is also prohibited to emit the signal from unused EPIRB wherever it stores.
When the Satellite EPIRB is not necessary for the vessel due to the reason of scrapping or selling vessel,
and/or changing to new Satellite EPIRB, contact the purchasing dealer, JRC agent or one of JRC branches,
and ask them to take necessary procedure for disposal as mentioned below.
(1) To avoid accidental emission, fix the switch position of Satellite EPIRB to “READY” with stopper and
install the Satellite EPIRB to its automatic release mounting bracket. In case of removing the Satellite
EPIRB from the automatic release mounting bracket, pack it not to get wet by water. Then, ask the the
purchasing dealer, JRC agent or one of the JRC branches to remove the battery from the Satellite
EPIRB.
(2) Submit the document for the abandonment of Satellite EPIRB or for the change of Satellite EPIRB to the
managing organization, following to the regulation concerning to Satellite EPIRB.
(3) Contact the purchasing dealer, JRC agent or one of the JRC branches and notify the name of the vessel
and serial number of the Satellite EPIRB to be abandoned.
(4) Follow the local regulation in case of disposal.