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Repeated activations could be viewed as a hoax. 11. Preventing false alerts A false alert is any activation of the beacon, intentional or otherwise, that does not result from a situation of grave and imminent danger. Be sure to do the following to help minimize false alerts: . Register your beacon. This does not reduce false alert rates; however, when the beacon is properly registered, the situation can usually be resolved with a phone call. . Be careful with whom you leave your beacon. Make sure that they know how to use it, and that they understand the ramifications of causing a false alert. A lot of false alerts are generated by curious individuals. If you notice the beacon is flashing the red or green LED and “beeping” periodically on its own, this likely means it has accidentally been activated and needs to be shut off and reported. . Do not stow beacon while other gear is in contact with the keypad. The Cospas-Sarsat satellites detect distress beacon transmissions immediately and locate the transmission within a few minutes of beacon activation. NOTE: If you report a false alert and the authorities have not received the signal, do not be concerned. This may mean that you were able to deactivate the beacon before transmitting the signal. 12. False alert A false alert must be reported to the search and rescue authorities. False alerts in the US that are rectified must be reported to the US Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) to let them know that the situation has been corrected and everything is fine. Responsibly reporting these events to the AFRCC or your proper authority will not incur a penalty, but deliberate misuse or not notifying the proper authority may incur a severe penalty. Reporting Should there be a false alert for any reason, it must be reported to the nearest search and rescue authorities. The information that should be reported includes: // The PLB 15-digit Unique Identifier Number (UIN) // Time and date // Duration and cause of activation // Location of beacon at the time of activation To report false alert in the United States, contact the AFRCC: United States Air Force Rescue Tel: 1-800-851-3051 Coordination Center (AFRCC) To report false alerts outside of the USA, contact the national authority where your beacon is registered. STEP THREE - MAINTAINING YOUR PLB 1. Routine Maintenance Carefully inspect the beacon case for any visible cracks. Cracks may admit moisture, which could falsely activate the beacon or otherwise cause a malfunction. Any cracks observed should be immediately referred to ACR for evaluation by calling +1 (954) 981-3333. ACR Technical Support can also be reached by sending an email to service@acrelectronics.com. After checking the beacon case for cracks, it may be wiped down with a clean, damp cloth. Do not use any type of cleaner on your beacon. 2. Battery Replacement Replace the battery no later than 6 years from date of manufacture, 5 years from date of install, or after emergency use. At each inspection, check the time remaining until replacement is required. The battery should be replaced if the beacon has been activated for any use other than the Self-test. Always refer battery replacements and other beacon service to a factory authorized Battery Replacement Center. Battery replacement includes servicing the beacon by replacing all o-rings, testing the water seal and the electrical properties. NOTE: There are no user serviceable items inside the beacon. DO NOT OPEN THE BEACON. Opening the beacon will void the warranty. For the nearest location of a Battery Replacement Center, visit our website at Click on “Support”. This beacon contains 2 Lithium Metal Battery Packs that are less than 2 grams each. They are not classified as Hazmat for transportation. Prior to shipping beacon for service, alert your carrier about the batteries contained in this equipment to make sure they properly label your package. Call ACR’s Technical Service department at +1 (954) 981- 3333 for proper shipping instructions or visit the ACR website in the Support section entitled “Hazmat, MSDS Sheets, & Info”. 3. Self-Test ACR strongly recommends performing a Self-test once per month, or at least two weeks prior to a trip, to allow enough time for service, should your beacon require it. Test btn Test btn LED Graphic LED%20Graphic%20RED LED Graphic LED Graphic LED Graphic LED%20Graphic%20RED LED%20Graphic%20RED LED Graphic LED%20Graphic%20RED LED%20Graphic%20RED A Self-test is initiated by holding the Self-test button ( or ) for at least 1 second and less than 5 seconds. Your beacon will sound an initial “beep” and flash the green LED to signify the test has begun. The green LED will flash a second time to indicate that the self test was successful. NOTE: The “beep” is a very high pitch that some people are unable to hear. Watching the LEDs may be more useful to you. Components Tested: Data integrity and memory, 406 MHz synthesizer, RF power/battery, GPS he...

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