User's Manual

30 82819_UM_ 40SMkII_E
6.2.2 REPLACING THE RELEASE MECHANISM IN FB5 BRACKET
See figure 7.6
1. Release FB5 top cover by removing the locking split pin and special washer (a).
WARNING! The EPIRB can drop out of the FB5 bracket when releasing the top cover.
2. Press down the spring-loaded bracket plate and remove the hydrostatic unit by sliding it out of its
locking slot (b).
3. Check the expiry date of the new hydrostatic release mechanism (c). The date should be
approximately two years from the date of purchase.
4. Install a new hydrostatic unit by pressing down the spring loaded bracket plate and sliding the unit
into its locking slot (b).
5. Replace the EPIRB and the FB5 top cover.
Be sure that the top cover is locked at the bottom end and that the top end are fixed at hydrostatic
release mechanism rod.
Replace the special washer and the locking split pin (a).
6.3
TRON 40S MKII SELF TEST
WARNING! The self-test should be performed only within the first 5 minutes of
any hour.
See figure 7.4
• Remove the beacon from the bracket.
FB4 bracket: Remove EPIRB from the bracket by pulling out the locking pin on the clamp and open
the retaining rod that holds the beacon.
FB5 bracket: Release FB5 to top cover by removing the locking split and special washer.
WARNING! The EPIRB can drop out of the FB5 bracket when releasing top cover.
• Press the spring-loaded main switch of the EPIRB to the TEST position. Keep hands and other objects
away from the upper part of the EPIRB (away from the antenna).
• A successful test will consist of a series of blinks on the LED test indicator, followed by a continuous
light and a strobe flash after app. 15 seconds.
• If the EPIRB fails to end up with a continuous light, this indicates a fault in the EPIRB.
• Release the switch and put the EPIRB back into the bracket.