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Page 2: ...s a radio transmitter Some administrations may require that the user holds a valid radio licence to cover its ownership and use Radio Frequency Exposure Warning WARNING The AIS SART emits low levels of radio frequency radiation avoid handling the upper section antenna zone when activated Disclaimer Any responsibility or liability for loss or damage in connection with the use of this product and th...
Page 3: ... rules differ depending on type and size of vessel and survival craft In general at least one search and rescue locating device is carried on each side of every passenger and cargo ship over 500 gross tons Smaller SOLAS classified vessels are required to carry at least one search and rescue locating device The AIS SART is a portable device and should be stowed on board in a location where it can b...
Page 4: ...the AIS SART to the survival craft 2 Antenna Contained within top section 3 Test button Self test verifies the readiness of the AIS SART 4 Red LED Indicates the operating status 5 Activation Button Break off the anti tamper tab to gain access to the ON button 6 GPS Zone Do not obstruct 7 Metal strap Flexible retaining link to mounting pole 8 Mounting Pole Telescopic pole Sections Fit AIS SART body...
Page 5: ...arranged to be manually erected when the liferaft is deployed The antenna datum marked on the pole section should be positioned more than one metre above sea level when the AIS SART is deployed TEST button Self test verifies the readiness of the AIS SART Second function Press and hold the TEST button to turn the unit OFF Red LED Indicates the operating status ON button To activate the AIS SART Pre...
Page 6: ... Carry to liferaft using the strap provided 3 Open bag and remove the SART 4 Fold the pole down and insert the SART into the top of the pole 5 Remove the rubber end cover from the pole and release pole sections 6 Twist the sections to lock them in fully extended position 2 1 4 3 ...
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Page 8: ...Page 7 Activation procedure 1 Break off the protective anti tamper tab to gain access to the ON button beneath 2 Press the ON button 3 The Red LED indicator light will start to flash every few seconds ...
Page 9: ...y the Red LED signalling a long flash every minute De activation of the AIS SART Should the AIS SART be activated by mistake or if the emergency ends then the AIS SART can be switched OFF by depressing the TEST button for 2 seconds the Red LED will go out Important After activation the AIS SART requires replacement of the anti tamper tab and will need a new battery Refer to service section for fur...
Page 10: ...rd to a securer fixing point within the survival craft Please the diagram below Insert the AIS SART through the SART deployment port in the survival craft canopy Position the bottom of the support pole within the locating pocket Secure the pole to the canopy support Depending on the type of survival craft the mounting pole can also be located on the outboard side of the survival craft at the doorw...
Page 11: ...ch off automatically A self test failure will result in no pass indication from the red LED In this unlikely event it is recommended to further improve the sky view and to repeat the self test procedure Self test verification by ships AIS equipment As part of the self test routine the AIS SART will make a series of live test transmissions These transmissions can be received by AIS equipped vessels...
Page 12: ... the bulkhead bracket Fit the AIS SART and accessories inside the stowage case and close the cover and lid Bracket Align stowage bag over bracket hooks and drop into place Secured the strap handle around the base of the bag ...
Page 13: ...ket Mounting procedure The bulkhead bracket is designed to mount on a flat surface using three fixing points Fix the mounting bracket in place using the three stainless steel screws 25mm in length provided Or use stainless steel bolts with locking nuts or shake proof washers Check that the rear side of the mounting surface is clear and that the fixing screws will not penetrate equipment fitted on ...
Page 14: ...mage CAUTION Never use chemical solvents to clean the AIS SART or stowage bag After activation The anti tamper switch cover should be replaced by a service agent CAUTION The battery may be run down and need replacement see below Inadvertent operation The anti tamper switch cover should be replaced by a service agent and the remaining battery life checked see below Battery replacement The battery s...
Page 15: ...s small lithium metal batteries The AIS SART can normally be taken on board a passenger aircraft as a personal item in carry on hand baggage We recommend declaring the AIS SART 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 Due to the overall low level of lithium content the AIS SART maybe clas...
Page 16: ...years Service Replaceable GNSS GPS 20 channel Environment Operating temperature 20 pC to 55 pC Storage temperature 30 pC to 70 pC Waterproof Immersion to 10m Buoyancy Floats Exterior Finish Highly visible yellow Compass safe distance 0 2m Physical Weight main unit 160 grams Weight including pole 450 grams Size main unit pole folded H330 x W85 mm Overall length including pole fully extended 155 cm ...
Page 17: ...equence Safe disposal Contains traces of lithium may contain traces of lead and brominated flame retardants BFRs both in the housing material and circuit boards DO NOT INCINERATE It is strongly recommended that this product is disposed of in a sensible and considerate manner For example do not simply discard the product in the domestic waste Instead take it to a civil recycling facility or contact...
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