Marine Rescue Technologies Sea Marshall AU9, User Manual

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Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2.8
MRT Ltd. © 2014
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III • Warnings & Safety Information
WARNINGS:
• The Sea Marshall AU9 is not an EPIRB and its emergency
transmissions are not detected by orbiting satellites. The
device is a short range Personal Locating Device (PLD), which
uses 121.5MHz Radio Direction Finding (RDF) techniques.
• Perform a full system test before use.
• The Sea Marshall AU9 should ONLY be used in an emergency.
DELIBERATE MISUSE MAY INCUR A SEVERE PENALTY.
• DO NOT store or transport the unit in a wet or high moisture
environment to avoid accidental activation.
• Do not dismantle the Sea Marshall AU9 as it contains no
user serviceable parts. MRT Ltd. and authorised service
agents offer a full and comprehensive service and repair
facility for recertification of units and battery replacement.
• DO NOT tamper with the AUTO ACTIVATION WATER
SENSOR on the top and bottom of the unit
• The Sea Marshall AU9 emits radio frequency radiation when in
use. Avoid handling the antenna unnecessarily when activated.
LIFE JACKET & PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
USAGE WARNINGS:
• The Sea Marshall AU9 must only be fitted/attached to life
jackets approved by MRT Ltd.
• Only MRT approved attachment kits/pouches are to be used
to attach the unit to the life jacket.
• The Sea Marshall AU9 must be fitted strictly in accordance with
the life jacket manufacturer & MRT's instructions as supplied.
• The Sea Marshall AU9 must only be fitted by an approved
service centre authorised by MRT and/or the life jacket
manufacturer.
• The life jacket is to be serviced according to the
manufacturer's specifications.
• It is the user's responsibility to ensure that any ancillary
equipment, such as survival suits/harnesses, PPE, clothing etc.,
does not interfere with the operation of the Sea Marshall AU9.