Automatic Operation (Fb6/Fb4/Fbh4/Fb5); Manual Test Of The Epirb - jotron Tron 40S MkII User Manual

5.2 AUTOMATIC OPERATION (FB4/FBH4/FB5/FB6)
See figure 7.3
1. The Tron 40S MkII will automatically release from the bracket, float to the
surface and start to transmit when the EPIRB, in its bracket is deployed into
water at a depth of app. 2-4 meters (6 - 13 feet).
2. Alternatively the EPIRB can be manually released from the bracket and put
into the water.
3. Transmission will continue until the EPIRB is lifted out of the water, and dried
off. The transmission can also be stopped by placing the EPIRB in the bracket.
5.3

MANUAL TEST OF THE EPIRB

See figure 7.4
To perform the self-test, the EPIRB has to be removed 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.
FB6/FB5 bracket: Release top cover by removing the locking split pin and
special washer.
1. Push and hold switch in TEST position for 15 seconds.
Keep hands and other objects away from the upper part of the EPIRB (away
from the antenna).
2. Test passed after one single flash only!
See chapter 6.4, EPIRB module error message
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WARNING
The self-test should be performed only
within the first 5 minutes of any hour.
WARNING
The EPIRB can drop out of the FB6/FB5
bracket when releasing top cover
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