User manual ACR ELECTRONICS HRU INSTALLATION

[. . . ] This manual provides installation instructions for the HydroFixTM Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU). Y1-06-0209G 3 SECTION 2 ­ PREPARING TO INSTALL UNPACKING THE HydroFixTM HRU The HydroFixTM HRU Kit is a universal kit in that it is used for all Category I ACR EPIRBs. The kit components that are required to replace the HRU in a particular model will vary with the EPIRB bracket you are servicing. The content of the universal HRU kit includes the following: Figure 1 Figure 1 items: A Category I bracket (SeaShelterTM) release rod B Capsule design release rod C Open faced release rod D Keyed bracket adapter E Replacement hydrostatic release unit (HRU) F Mounting screws (4) G Cotter pin, small H Cotter pin, large I Slotted spring pin (2) J Mounting bracket adapter (2) K HRU expiration label L Mounting rod adapter (metal) M Category I bracket (SeaShelterTM3) release rod Y1-06-0209G 4 If any of the above is missing, please contact ACR Electronics' Technical Service by email at service@acrelectronics, com or by phone at +1 (954) 981- 3333. Equipment that may be required but is not included: // Black indelible marker // Phillips-head screwdriver // Flat-head screwdriver // Pliers Notes, Cautions and Warnings The following notes, cautions and warnings apply to all EPIRBs and must be followed for personal safety and proper HRU replacement. [. . . ] 3. ) Take the SeaShelter2TM release rod (A) and place it on top of the rod on the HRU, aligning the two sets of holes on the base (see Figure A). 4. ) Place large cotter pin (H) inside the two holes, securing the two rods together. 6. ) Mark the expiry date on the HRU according to the instructions in Section 3. 7. ) Record the expiration date on the HRU expiration label (K) with an indelible marker. Y1-06-0209G 9 8. ) Push the release spring back against the bracket aligning the holes on the spring with the holes on the back of Figure B the bracket. 9. ) Take the assembled HRU and place the washer end of the HRU through the larger top hole and slide down into the smaller slot. 12. ) Reinstall the beacon with the lanyard facing toward the back of the bracket. 13. ) Place the bracket top cover on top of the bottom cover and maneuver the HRU rod to come out the rod hole on the bracket. 14. ) Make sure the bottom hinge and the top bracket are securely connected. 15. ) Place a cotter pin into the top of the HRU release rod locking the top cover in place. 16. ) Place HRU expiration label (K) on the outside of your bracket in a visible location. Y1-06-0209G 10 SECTION 6 ­ INSTALLING THE HRU IN A SeaShelterTM BRACKET The ACR SeaShelterTM is a discontinued product that looks like this: Contents of the HydroFixTM HRU Kit that you will need: HydroFixTM Replacement Hydrostatic Release Unit (E) SeaShelterTM release rod (A) Keyed bracket adapter (D) Large cotter pin (H) HRU expiration label (K) Tools required: Flat-head screwdriver Instructions: 1. ) Remove the front cover and Figure A carefully release the EPIRB from the bracket. If the front cover of the SeaShelterTM contains a metal bushing where the HRU rod is secured close (see Figure A), use a flat-head screwdriver and pry the bushing out of the top case and discard. 2. ) Remove the old HRU unit and rod from the bracket by pressing the spring release back and sliding the old HRU up and out of the bracket. 3. ) Take SeaShelterTM release rod (A) and place it on top of the rod on the HRU aligning the two sets of holes on the base (see Figure B). 4. ) Place large cotter pin (H) inside the two holes, securing the two rods together. Y1-06-0209G 11 5. ) Place keyed bracket adapter (D) on the Figure B bottom of the HRU. 6. ) Mark the expiry date on the HRU according to the instructions in Section 3. 7. ) Record the expiration date on the HRU expiration label (K) with an indelible marker. 8. ) Push the release spring back against the bracket aligning the holes on the spring with the holes in the back of the bracket. 9. ) Take the assembled HRU and place the washer end of the HRU through the larger top hole and slide down into the smaller slot (see Figure C), locking the HRU and spring into place. 11. ) Reinstall the beacon with the lanyard facing toward the back of the bracket. 12. ) Put the top cover on the base, maneuvering the HRU through the rod hole on the bracket. 13. ) Verify the bottom hinge and the top bracket are securely connected. [. . . ] To place the warranty in effect, register online at www. acrelectronics. com or return the attached card within 10 days. *Five years for the following products: EPIRB, PLB, S-VDR, SSAS. USEFUL LIFE POLICY The typical service life of a properly maintained Product is limited to 12 years from date of manufacture. Products that are 12 years and 1 month or older from date of manufacture will not be serviced by ACR or our Battery Replacement Centers. A Product that is 12 or less years old from date of manufacture will be serviced as long as the unit appears fit to be placed back into its final operational cycle. [. . . ]