Batteries; Decommissioning And Disposal - Ocean Signal RescueMe EPIRB3 User Manual

9.1.3 Shore Based Maintenance (SBM)
• If the EPIRB is fitted on a vessel which requires GMDSS compliant
equipment, the EPIRB shall be serviced, tested and approved as required by
SOLAS regulation IV/15.9.2 of SOLAS 1974 as amended with, in accordance
with MSC/Circ.1039 guidelines for shore-based maintenance of Satellite
EPIRBs within 5 years, or by the date of battery expiry, whichever comes first.
There are no user serviceable parts inside the EPIRB3.
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DO NOT OPEN THE EPIRB3, DOING SO WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY AND
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MAY CAUSE FALSE ALERTS
9.2

Batteries

The EPIRB3 contains Lithium iron batteries for long operating life. The battery must be
replaced either prior to the expiry date or after the EPIRB3 has been used, even if only
activated for a short period of time. The battery condition can be determined by carrying
out the Self Test procedure shown in section 7 of this manual.
Battery replacement must be carried out at an Ocean Signal authorised battery
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replacement centre using manufacturer supplied battery components.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THE BATTERIES YOURSELF
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The EPIRB3 is a life saving device and unauthorised opening and battery
replacement may cause the unit to fail upon activation putting your life at risk.
! Contains Lithium batteries:
- store between -30°C (-22ºF) to+70°C (+158ºF)
If the EPIRB3 is stored at higher temperatures the battery life may be
degraded and should be replaced earlier than the date stated. Failure to
do this may result in the EPIRB3 fulfilling the stated 48hr operating life.
The effect is more pronounced as the temperature increases.
Do not short circuit, incinerate or recharge.
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9.3

Decommissioning and Disposal

Care should be taken when disposing of your EPIRB3 when it is no longer required. It is
recommended to remove the battery from the EPIRB3 by removing the top case and lifting
clear the circuit board.
The EPIRB3 is not user serviceable and opening the case will invalidate the
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warranty.
Once removed, the battery and other components of the product should be
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disposed of following guidelines and laws applicable within the relevant country.
Do not short circuit, incinerate or recharge the battery.
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Incorrect handling and disposal of batteries may lead to leakage and explosion.
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It is the owner's responsibility to inform the National Authority under which the beacon was
registered that the beacon has been decommissioned.
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