Kannad Marine SafeLink EPIRB, User Manual

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11. MAINTENANCE
11.1. Battery replacement
Non SOLAS Vessels: The battery must be replaced before expiration date marked on the EPIRB
body. Or if the EPIRB is used for more than 30 minutes or for any reasons other than testing.
Important: The replacement of the battery pack may only be performed by the end user were it is
allowed by your local and national maritime authorities.
Only ever fit an original Kannad Marine branded replacement battery pack. If non original
manufacturers replacement parts are ever used KANNAD Marine declines all responsibility and
warranty is invalidated.
You will need to replace the battery when:
- The indicated expiry date has been reached or
- The EPIRB has been used in an emergency situation or
- A false activation exceeds 30 minutes of use.
SOLAS Vessels: Any vessel subject to GMDSS inspection. The battery must be changed every 5
years according to EPIRB Shore-based maintenance and annual testing guidelines IMO
MSC/Circ. 1039. Replacement must be done regardless of the expiration date marked on the
EPIRB body.
11.2. Servicing
All servicing must be carried out by a McMurdo Ltd approved service agent. Always call your
nearest agent and talk to their service department before returning equipment. You can find your
nearest service agent from:
- The Kannad Marine web site: www.kannadmarine.com .
- Contacting Kannad Marine direct ( see Warranty Statement, page 24 ).
- Contacting a Kannad Marine distributor.
Always retain the original packaging carton as it will be needed when sending the EPIRB for
service.
11.3. GMDSS inspections
If your vessel is subject to GMDSS regulations then you can expect to get regular visits from ship
surveyors enforcing national legislation. They will check the expiry dates and activate the EPIRB
to prove that it really works and they will read the identity message stored inside the EPIRB to
check that you have registered it properly. Leisure vessels are not subject to these inspections.
However, in some countries passenger and fishing vessels are covered by the legislation.
12. TRANSPORTATION
Passenger Aircraft;
This product contains small lithium metal batteries. The SafeLink EPIRB can normally be taken on
board a passenger aircraft as a personal item in carry-on hand baggage. We recommend declaring
the EPIRB to airline staff at check in, in the same way you would for a laptop PC or video camera.
As air cargo;
This product contains small lithium metal batteries and may be classed as 'not restricted' for air cargo
when handled according to requirement PI 970 of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (51st
Edition). Always check with the carrier concerned for any additional shipment restrictions that may
apply.