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5. When the satellite EPIRB has stopped its operation or there is not a satellite
EPIRB on a life raft, tie the towing rope of the capsule of the Float-free DRU to the
life raft and float the capsule on the sea.
The capsule of the Float-free DRU activates and transmits 406 MHz signal for lo-
cating the position of the capsule,121.5 MHz signal for homing and AIS messages
(VR-7024F only) for at least 168 hours.
6. Upon completion of the rescue operations, pass the capsule to the rescue team
for analysis of the data in the capsule.
After picking up the capsule
After picking up the capsule from the sea, dry it with a towel. When the capsule is
dried, its strobe light stops flashing. Pass the capsule to the investigating authorities
through the search and rescue team. The investigating authorities extract and analyze
the data in the capsule.
Disposal of the capsule
The capsule must be discarded properly after extracting and analyzing the data. Ver-
tically separate the capsule. For the bottom of the capsule, cut the battery's lead wires
and wrap the vinyl tape around the wires to insulate them. For the upper part of the
capsule dispose of the electronic parts according to local regulations for the disposal
of industrial waste.
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