INSTALLATION PROCEDURES HydroFix™// Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) Model No.: HRU-100 Product No.: 9490.1 Y1-06-0276, Rev.
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Table of Contents SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION _________________________________ 3 SECTION 2 – PREPARING TO INSTALL ___________________________ 4 SECTION 3 – HOW TO DETERMINE HRU EXPIRATION DATE _________ 6 SECTION 4 – INSTALLING THE HRU IN A SeaShelter3™ BRACKET _____ 7 SECTION 5 – INSTALLING THE HRU IN A SeaShelter2™ BRACKET _____ 9 SECTION 6 – INSTALLING THE HRU IN A SeaShelter™ BRACKET _____ 11 APPENDIX A – WARRANTY, NOTICES __________________________ 13 PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES CAREFUL
SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the ACR HydroFix™ Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) replacement for your ACR Category I EPIRB. ACR designs, manufactures and distributes quality products knowing they are used to save lives. Many of our products are required to be tested and approved by regulatory bodies worldwide. We believe in going beyond those specifications to ensure our products work when needed in real world conditions.
SECTION 2 – PREPARING TO INSTALL UNPACKING THE HydroFix™ HRU The HydroFix™ HRU Kit is a universal kit in that it is used for 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.
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.
SECTION 3 – HOW TO DETERMINE HRU EXPIRATION DATE The ACR HydroFix™ HRU is a replaceable part and, as such, has dating associated with it. The HRU must be replaced two (2) years from the install date or four (4) years from the date of manufacture, whichever is less. The HRU has a calendar on its top side; the calendar should be marked with the expiration date at the time of installation, according to the following instructions.
SECTION 4 – INSTALLING THE HRU IN A SeaShelter3™ BRACKET The following ACR EPIRBs are compatible with the SeaShelter3™ (ACR P/N 9501): GlobalFix™ iPRO, GlobalFix™ PRO, Satellite3 406™ or models RLB-36 and higher Contents of the HydroFix™ HRU Kit that you will need: HydroFix™ Replacement Hydrostatic Release Unit (C) Large cotter pin (D) HRU expiration label (E) SeaShelter3™ release rod (F) Instructions: 1.) Remove the front cover of the bracket and carefully release the EPIRB from the bracket.
8.) Take the assembled HRU and place the end of the HRU through the slot. 9.) Turn the HRU to the left side of the bracket (see Figure B). 10.) This will lock the HRU and spring into place. Carefully release the HRU and make sure it is securely in place. 11.) Reinstall the beacon with the lanyard facing toward the back of the bracket. 12.) Place the bracket top cover on top of the bottom cover. 13.) Make sure the bottom hinge and the top handle are securely connected. 14.
SECTION 5 – INSTALLING THE HRU IN A SeaShelter2™ BRACKET The following ACR EPIRBs are compatible with the SeaShelter2™ (ACR P/N 9435/9455): GlobalFix™ 406 RapidFix™ 406 SATELLITE2 406™ Or models RLB-35, RLB-32, RLB-33 Contents of the HydroFix™ HRU Kit that you will need: HydroFix™ Replacement Hydrostatic Release Unit (C) SeaShelter™ release rod (A) Keyed bracket adapter (B) Large cotter pin (D) HRU expiration label (E) Instructions: 1.
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 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. 10.) Turn the HRU to the left side of the bracket (see Figure B). 11.) This will lock the HRU and spring into place.
SECTION 6 – INSTALLING THE HRU IN A SeaShelter™ BRACKET The ACR SeaShelter™ is a discontinued product that looks like this: Contents of the HydroFix™ HRU Kit that you will need: HydroFix™ Replacement Hydrostatic Release Unit (E) SeaShelter™ 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.
5.) Place keyed bracket adapter (D) on the Figure B bottom of the HRU. This part is keyed so that it will fit together only one way. Turn to the right until it snaps into place. 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.
APPENDIX A – WARRANTY, NOTICES LIMITED WARRANTY This product is warranted against factory defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 (one) year* from date of purchase or receipt as a gift. During the warranty period ACR Electronics, Inc. will repair or, at its option, replace the unit at no cost to you for labor, materials and return transportation from ACR. For further assistance, please contact our Technical Service Department at ACR Electronics, Inc.
