Furuno VR-7000 Installation Manual page 16

1. MOUNTING
• Hydrostatic release unit
The expiration date of the hydrostatic release unit is the year and month of the in-
stallation + 2 years. Cut out the expiration date from the sticker at the side of the
hydrostatic release unit.
Example: When the expiration date is June 2016.
Cut out the number
below "2016."
Record the expiration date to the table in section 3.2 and the sticker on the side of
the bracket (see the figure below) with a magic marker.
Attaching the SOS placard
The SOS placard is supplied with the float-free DRU. The SOS placard provides the
procedure for how to remove the capsule from the float-free DRU manually. Attach the
SOS placard to the conspicuous bulkhead or handrail near the float-free DRU.
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Record the expiration date here.
SOS
USE ONLY IN EMERGENCY
THE EPIRB WILL RELEASE AUTOMATICALLY
FROM THE BRACKET IF THE VESSEL SINKS.
FOR MANUAL RELEASE:
www.jotron.com
SOS placard
Cut out the number
below "JUN."