User guide

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2.7 Commercial Vessels World Wide
406 MHz beacons that are carried on commercial vessels world wide should be registered with the country
where the vessel is flagged regardless of where the vessel operates. When a commercial vessel acquires a
406 MHz beacon from outside of its home country, the beacon should be reprogrammed for the home country
and registered there.
2.8 Registration Outside the United States
In countries other than the United States, 406 MHz beacons are registered with that country’s national
authority at the time of purchase. The sales agent should assist in filling out the forms and sending to that
country’s national authority. To verify that the unit is properly programmed for that country, view the UIN label
on the side of the unit. In the event that the beacon is not programmed for the country it has been purchased
in, the sales agent, (if properly equipped) can reprogram the unit for that country.
2.9 Change of Ownership or Contact Information
It is the owner’s responsibility to advise the national authority of any change in the information on the
registration form. If the current owner of the beacon is transferring the beacon to a new owner, the current
owner is required to inform the national authority by using their online database or by letter, fax or telephone,
of the name and address of the new owner. The new owner of the beacon is required to provide the national
authority with all of the information requested on the registration form. This obligation transfers to all
subsequent owners. Registration forms for the United States are available from NOAA by calling
1 [phone] or by visiting our website at
www.acrelectronics.com.
2.10 Lost or Stolen EPIRBs
Inform NOAA immediately at 1-888-212-SAVE (7283), or your national authority, that your EPIRB has been
lost or stolen. They will update your EPIRB registration information with the appropriate information.
Stolen EPIRBs - Things That You Need To Do:
• Report to your local authorities that the EPIRB has been stolen.
• Contact NOAA at 1-888-212-SAVE (7283), or your national authority, with the following information so
your EPIRB registration information can be updated with the appropriate remarks:
- Police Department Name - Police Phone Number - Police Case Number
If your EPIRB were to be activated, the information you provided will be forwarded to the appropriate search
and rescue authorities who will ensure that your EPIRB gets back to you. If someone attempts to register an
EPIRB reported as stolen, NOAA or your national authority will notify the appropriate police department. Visit
www.cospas-sarsat.org for more detailed information.
SECTION 3 – FALSE ALARMS
3.1 Prevention of False Alarms
An ACR 406 MHz EPIRB can be activated in an emergency by two different methods. Whether you have a
Category 1 or 2, these methods are the same.
1. When the beacon is out of its bracket and in the water, the unit will start transmitting.
2. When the switch is moved to the “ON” position, in or out of the bracket, the unit will start transmitting.
There are a few precautions that should be taken to prevent false alarms.
• Do not mount or transport beacon within 3.3 ft/1 m of a magnetic source.
• Do not store beacon outside of its bracket if it can get wet.
• Do not mount EPIRB backwards in its bracket (lanyard roll must not be visible).
• Do not clean beacon with a water hose and brush while out of its bracket.