571-6504 Rev. E
ARTEX PRODUCTS
/ ACR ELECTRONICS, INC
5757 Ravenswood Rd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
Cage Code: 18560
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES, INC.
BATTERY PACK PART NUMBER
8302, 452-6499 AND 452-6504
The conditions and tests required for use of this battery are minimum performance
standards. It is the responsibility of those desiring to install this battery in a specific class
of aircraft to determine that the aircraft installation conditions are within the TSO
standards. The battery may be installed only if further evaluation by applicant documents
an acceptable installation and is approved by the administrator. Lithium battery safety
concerns include possibility of fire, venting violently, and venting of toxic gases.
The installation of a new battery pack for the ME406 and Artex ELT 1000 Series ELT is required
every
SIX YEARS
to ensure it will meet TSO specifications. A yearly inspection is required, per
FAR 91.207 paragraph D. To check for battery corrosion or leakage, a detailed procedure is
included in the ELT Installation and Operation Manual
.
To install a new battery pack, follow the
step by step instructions below:
1. Page 2 of these instructions contains an expanded view of an ME406 and Artex ELT 1000
Series ELT assembly.
2. Disconnect the antenna connector, the remote control wire harness, and the Velcro strap.
3. Remove the ELT from the mounting tray.
4. Remove the eight screws from the battery pack.
5. Disconnect battery pack from ELT by grabbing the plastic stiffener and gently pulling up,
with a slight rocking motion, on the connector and not the flex circuit
.
NOTE: Failure to disconnect the battery correctly, indicated above, could
cause damage to the flex circuit. As a result, this damage will VOID the
Warranty of the ELT
.
6. Remove and discard gasket from the used battery pack.
7. Install the included gasket (183-0050) into the groove of the new battery pack case.
Important:
Match the shape of the gasket with the groove shape on the battery pack
case. Press gasket into groove and ensure it lies flat. The gasket will fit properly in
only one direction.
8. Connect the battery pack to the ELT and place the ELT on top of the battery pack. Hold
the battery pack and the ELT firmly together and install the eight screws (201-0402).
9. Tighten the screws evenly around the case to ensure that the gasket seals properly.
Recommended Torque: 12 IN. LBS (± 1 IN. LB.)
10. Affix the supplied Lithium Battery Pack label to the back of the ELT. (See page 2)
11. Reinstall the ELT in the mounting tray and fasten the Velcro strap. Connect the antenna
connector and the remote control wire harness.
12. Place the manual switch in the “ON” position and monitor the ELT’s operation with a
communication receiver tuned to 121.5 MHz. If the ELT can be heard, move the switch
back to the “ARM” position.
13. Enter the installation date of the new battery pack, and the next replacement date in the
airframe logbook. The logbook entry label (200-01-0006) included with the new battery
pack can be used for this purpose.
14. Dispose of the old battery pack as per local environmental regulations. Do not puncture or
discard the old battery pack in fire.
