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S100

Summary of Contents for Safe Sea S100

Page 1: ...User Manual www oceansignal com English Search and Rescue Transponder S100...

Page 2: ...formation contained in this manual as part of our continual improvement process No part of this manual may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form electronic or otherwise...

Page 3: ...MOUNTED AT LEAST 1 METER ABOVE THE SEA THE SART MAY BE ATTACHED TO THE ROOF OF THE LIFE RAFT USING THE TIE PROVIDED IN THE LIFE RAFT ALTERNATIVELY THE SART MAY BE MOUNTED ON THE TELESCOPIC POLE SUPPLI...

Page 4: ...2 Warnings 5 2 S100 OVERVIEW 6 3 INSTALLATION 7 4 OPERATION 8 4 1 Deployment 8 4 2 Activation 9 4 3 Deactivation 10 4 4 Testing 10 5 BATTERIES 11 5 1 Battery Replacement 12 6 APPENDIX 13 6 1 Maintena...

Page 5: ...y Only operate it in situations of grave and imminent danger The SafeSEA S100 SART incorporates a protective tab over the operating controls to avoid accidental activation and indicate that the unit h...

Page 6: ...v01 20 14 06 2022 2 S100 OVERVIEW 1 Telescopic Mounting Pole 2 Lanyard Attachment Point 3 Test Switch 4 Indicator LED 5 Pole Attachment Point 6 Interlock Switch 7 Activation Switch 8 Tear off tag 9 Ba...

Page 7: ...ting the SART in a protected position whenever possible Do not mount the SART closer than 1 meter to any steering compass as this may affect the accuracy of the compass Keep the S100 away from any str...

Page 8: ...t performance it is important that the SART is mounted as high as possible in the life raft The S100 SART is supplied with a tele scopic pole which will keep the SART at a height of 1 meter above sea...

Page 9: ...ger to the vessel and its crew To activate the SART remove the unit from its mounting bracket Break off the clear protective cover over the Green and Red switches Holding the Green switch to the left...

Page 10: ...carried out as part of the annual service with short inspections every two months Activate Test Mode by rotating the grey test switch clockwise and holding If there is radar activity in the area then...

Page 11: ...alidate the type approval and may mean the unit does not operate correctly in a distress situation Never dispose of batteries in a fire Never puncture or attempt to dismantle the battery Never attempt...

Page 12: ...is Remove the SART from its mounting bracket and turn it over The battery pack is retained by a single hex head screw Undo the screw using the 3mm Allen Hex key provided Remove the pack from the main...

Page 13: ...h fresh water after clean ing Inspect the unit for signs of case damage or cracks check the labels are intact and the battery is within the expiry date Make sure the telescopic pole if provided is sti...

Page 14: ...e Range operating 20 C to 55 C Temperature Range storage 30 C to 65 C Waterproof 10 meters Drop proof on water 20 meters Compass safe distance 1 meter 6 4 Approvals The SafeSEA S100 SART is approved u...

Page 15: ...Ocean Signal Ltd will at its discretion repair or replace a faulty product free of charge including return carriage costs to the owner For further assistance please contact our Technical Service Depar...

Page 16: ...Ocean Signal Ltd Unit 4 Ocivan Way Margate CT9 4NN United Kingdom info oceansignal com www oceanginal com...

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