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- Page 1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES HydroFix™// Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) Model No.: HRU-100 Product No.: 9490.1 Y1-06-0276, Rev. E ACR Electronics, Inc. // 5757 Ravenswood Road // Fort Lauderdale // FL // 33312-6603 Tel: +1 (954) 981-3333 // Fax: +1 (954) 983-5087 // www.acrartex.com...
- Page 2 Electronics product, please read this Product Support Manual in its entirety. If you have questions regarding the contents of the manual, please contact our Technical Service Department at ACR Electronics, Inc., Telephone +1 (954) 981-3333. Please be ready to provide the technician with the page number you wish to discuss.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION _________________________________ 3 SECTION 2 – PREPARING TO INSTALL ___________________________ 4 SECTION 3 – HOW TO DETERMINE HRU EXPIRATION DATE _________ 6 SECTION 4 – INSTALLING THE HRU IN A SeaShelter™ 4 BRACKET _____ 7 SECTION 5 –... -
Page 4: Section 1 - Introduction
SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the ACR HydroFix™ Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) replacement for your ACR Category I (Cat I) EPIRB. ACR designs, manufactures and distributes quality products knowing they are used to save lives. Many of our products are required to be tested and approved by regulatory bodies worldwide. -
Page 5: Section 2 - Preparing To Install
SECTION 2 – PREPARING TO INSTALL UNPACKING THE HydroFix™ HRU The HydroFix™ HRU Kit is a universal kit in that it is used for Category I ACR EPIRBs. The kit components that are required to replace the HRU in a particular model will vary with the EPIRB bracket you are servicing. The content of the universal HRU kit includes the following: Figure 1 Figure 1 items:... - Page 6 If any of the above is missing, please contact ACR Electronics’ Technical Service by email at service@acrartex.com or by phone at +1 (954) 981-3333. Equipment that may be required but is not included: Black indelible marker Phillips-head screwdriver Flat-head screwdriver...
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Page 7: Section 3 - How To Determine Hru Expiration Date
SECTION 3 – HOW TO DETERMINE HRU EXPIRATION DATE The ACR HydroFix™ HRU is a replaceable part and, as such, has dating associated with it. The HRU must be replaced two (2) years from the install date or four (4) years from the date of manufacture, whichever comes first. -
Page 8: Section 4 - Installing The Hru In A Seashelter™ 4 Bracket
SECTION 4 – INSTALLING THE HRU IN A SeaShelter™ 4 BRACKET The following ACR EPIRBs are compatible with the SeaShelter™ (ACR P/N 2832): • GlobalFix™ V4 model RLB-41 Contents of the HydroFix™ HRU Kit that you will need: • HydroFix™ Replacement Hydrostatic Release Unit (C) •... - Page 9 8.) Take the assembled HRU and place the end of the HRU through the slot. 9.) Turn the HRU to the left side of the bracket (see Figure B). 10.) This will lock the HRU and spring into place. Carefully release the HRU and make sure it is securely in place.
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Page 10: Section 5 - Installing The Hru In A Seashelter™ Bracket
SECTION 5 – INSTALLING THE HRU IN A SeaShelter™ BRACKET The following ACR EPIRBs are compatible with the SeaShelter™ (ACR P/N 9501): • GlobalFix™ iPRO, GlobalFix™ PRO, Satellite 406™ or models RLB-36, RLB-37, and RLB-38 Contents of the HydroFix™ HRU Kit that you will need: •... - Page 11 22.) Take the assembled HRU and place the end of the HRU through the slot. 23.) Turn the HRU to the left side of the bracket (see Figure B). 24.) This will lock the HRU and spring into place. Carefully release the HRU and make sure it is securely in place.
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Page 12: Section 6 - Installing The Hru In A Seashelter™ Bracket
SECTION 6 – INSTALLING THE HRU IN A SeaShelter™ BRACKET The following ACR EPIRBs are compatible with the SeaShelter™ (ACR P/N 9435/9455): • GlobalFix™ 406 • RapidFix™ 406 • SATELLITE 406™ • Or models RLB-35, RLB-32, RLB-33 Contents of the HydroFix™ HRU Kit that you will need: •... - Page 13 7.) Record the expiration date on the HRU expiration label (E) with an indelible marker. 8.) Push the release spring back against the bracket aligning the holes on the spring with the holes on the back of Figure B the bracket. 9.) Take the assembled HRU and place the washer end of the HRU through the larger top hole and slide down into the smaller...
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Page 14: Section 7 - Installing The Hru In A Seashelter™ Bracket
SECTION 7 – INSTALLING THE HRU IN A SeaShelter™ BRACKET The ACR SeaShelter™ is a discontinued product that looks like this: Contents of the HydroFix™ HRU Kit that you will need: • SeaShelter™ or SeaShelter ™ release rod (A) • Keyed bracket adapter (B) •... - Page 15 4.) Place large cotter pin (D) inside the two holes, securing the two rods together. 5.) Place keyed bracket adapter (B) on the Figure B bottom of the HRU. This part is keyed so that it will fit together only one way. Turn to the right until it snaps into place.
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Page 16: Appendix A - Warranty, Notices
1 (one) year* from date of purchase or receipt as a gift. During the warranty period ACR Electronics, Inc. will repair or, at its option, replace the unit at no cost to you for labor, materials and return transportation from ACR. For further assistance, please contact our Technical Service Department at ACR Electronics, Inc., 5757...
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