Maintenance And Troubleshooting; Batteries; Transport; Disposal - Ocean Signal EPIRB1 Pro User Manual

9.2

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Your EPIRB1 Pro will require little maintenance except periodic cleaning, if required.
Always use a damp cloth to clean the case and dry thoroughly. Do not use solvents or other
cleaning fl uids as this may cause the plastics to deteriorate.
! There are no user serviceable parts inside the EPIRB1 Pro
9.3

Batteries

The EPIRB1 Pro contains Lithium batteries for long operating life. Your battery must be
replaced either after the expiry date or after the EPIRB1 Pro has been activated, even if
only for a short period of time. Battery replacement must be done at an Ocean Signal
authorised battery replacement centre.
All Lithium batteries self discharge slowly over time at a rate that is related to temper-
ature. Maximum performance of the battery is achieved with long term storage at an
average temperature of no greater than 20°C.
9.4

Transport

When shipping your EPIRB1 Pro the following guidance and regulations should be followed,
but you are advised to contact your nearest battery replacement centre or Ocean Signal
prior to shipping as regulations may have changed.
• Always pack your EPIRB1 Pro securely in a stout cardboard carton. Ocean
Signal advises that you keep the original packaging in case of return for
service.
• For surface transport the EPIRB1 Pro may be shipped under special
provision 188.
• For air transport the EPIRB1 Pro should be shipped as category UN3091
and packed under IATA packing instruction 970 section II. If you are hand
carrying your EPIRB1 Pro on an aircraft please contact your airline for advice
9.5

Disposal

Care should be taken when disposing of your EPIRB1 Pro when it is no longer required. It
is recommended to remove the battery from the EPIRB by removing the case lid. The case
screws are covered by the top label. Dispose of the battery in accordance with local waste
regulations. Please note that the EPIRB1 Pro is not user serviceable and removing the lid
will invalidate the warranty.
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