JCY-1900/1950 VDR Service Manual
If the false distress alert is transmitted, take the following instructions immediately.
(1) Stop the transmission immediately.
(2) Report the following information to the Maritime Safety Agency.
(a) Ship's Name, Type and Flag
(b) Capsule ID number (15 character UIN):
(c) Position and Time at the false transmission
(d) Cause of the false transmission
(e) Type, Serial Number and Delivery Date of the capsule
Do not pull up the capsule from water during distress.
If the capsule is taken out from water in distress, it stops sending distress signals.
The capsule EPIRB function must not be used for other than distress.
Otherwise, a large trouble will be given to the search rescue organization.
Do not set the switch to "ON" except the case of manual activation in distress.
Distress signals are transmitted when turning the switch "ON".
The capsule unit must not be taken out from bracket other than distress.
Otherwise, a large trouble will be given to the search rescue organization.
The selector switch must be set to the "READY" position while voyaging.
The hydrostatic release unit (HRU) activates the cutter using spring force. Do not disassemble the
HRU, nor apply pressure to it. Serious injury could result.
Precautions (FFC)
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