Kannad SafeLink AIS SART2, User Manual

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1 SAFETY NOTICES
1.1 Use
An AIS SART ‘search and rescue locating device’ is designed to assist in
survivor craft location during search and rescue operations. AIS SART’s are
primarily intended for fitment by SOLAS vessels under carriage requirement
rules. The rules differ depending on type and size of vessel and life raft. In
general, at least one search and rescue locating device is carried on each
side of a passenger or cargo ship over 500 gross tons. Smaller SOLAS
classified vessels are required to carry at least one search and rescue locating
device. An AIS-SART is a portable device and should be stowed on board in a
location where it can be easily and rapidly taken on board a survival craft or
life raft.
An AIS SART is an emergency radio beacon that is intended for use in
maritime emergencies and is approved for these contingencies. It is not
designed or recommended for use on land or in the air.
The intended usage of the AIS SART is to mark the location of maritime
survivors in need of imminent recovery by rescuers. False alerts endanger
lives and cause disruption to Search and Rescue services, deliberate misuse
of the AIS SART could result in penalty.
Read the complete manual before installing, testing or using the AIS SART.
1.2 Testing, maintenance and disposal
Self-test the AIS SART every 6 months, more frequent self-testing is not
recommended as it can cause unnecessary draining of the battery.
The AIS SART contains no user serviceable parts but a physical check should
be performed regularly. The battery pack is a Primary lithium battery. Do not
incinerate, puncture, deform or short-circuit. If you need to dispose of battery
or the complete AIS SART – see Section 7
.
1.3 Hazards and Warnings
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD.
Do not dismantle the AIS SART, it contains no user-serviceable
parts.
The AIS SART contains lithium metal batteries. Do not incinerate, puncture,
deform, short circuit or recharge.
Avoid using chemical solvents to clean the AIS SART as some solvents can
damage the case material.
The AIR SART is compliant with SOLAS regulations when the anti-tamper cap
is intact. After the anti-tamper cap has been broken for any reason, it must be
assumed that the SART has been used and the AIS SART the subject of a
battery replacement service before being returned to use.