Warnings & Safety Information - Marine Rescue Technologies sMRT AU10 User Manual

Dual operating personal locator beacon
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Warnings & Safety Information
WARNINGS:
The sMRT AU10 is not an EPIRB and its emergency
transmissions are not detected by orbiting satellites. The device
is a short range Personal Locating Device (PLD), which uses AIS
and 121.5MHz Radio Direction Finding (RDF) techniques.
Perform a full system test before use.
The sMRT AU10 should ONLY be used in an emergency.
DELIBERATE MISUSE MAY INCUR A SEVERE PENALTY.
Annual inspection and recertification of the sMRT AU10 by MRT
Ltd. or an authorised service agent is required every 12 months.
DO NOT store or transport the unit in a wet or high moisture
environment to avoid accidental activation.
Do not dismantle the sMRT AU10 as it contains no user-
serviceable parts.
DO NOT tamper with the AUTO ACTIVATION WATER SENSOR
on the top or bottom of the unit
The sMRT AU10 emits radio frequency radiation when in use.
Avoid handling the antenna when activated.
LIFE JACKET & PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
USAGE WARNINGS:
The sMRT AU10 must only be fitted/attached to life jackets
approved by MRT Ltd.
Only MRT approved attachment kits/pouches are to be used to
attach the unit to the life jacket.
The sMRT AU10 must be fitted strictly in accordance with the life
jacket manufacturer & MRT's instructions as supplied.
The sMRT AU10 must only be fitted by an approved service
centre authorised by MRT and the life jacket manufacturer.
The life jacket is to be serviced according to the manufacturer's
specifications.
It is the user's responsibility to ensure that any ancillary
equipment, such as survival suits/harnesses, PPE, clothing etc.,
does not interfere with the operation of the sMRT AU10.
MRT Ltd. © 2014
sMRT AU10 User Manual v1.8
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