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SECTION 3 - FALSE ALARMS
3.1
Prevention of False Alarms
Your memory capsule can be activated by two different methods.
1.
When the memory capsule is out of its bracket and in the water, the unit is transmitting.
2.
When the switch is moved to the ON position, in or out of the bracket, the unit is transmitting.
There are a few precautions that should be taken to prevent false alarms.
Do not transport memory capsule within 1 meter (3.3ft) of a magnetic source.
Do not mount memory capsule within 1 meter (3.3ft) of a magnetic source.
Do not store memory capsule outside of its bracket if it can get wet.
Do not clean memory capsule with a water hose and brush.
Do not mount memory capsule backwards in bracket.
3.2
Reporting of False Alarms
Should there be, for any reason, an inadvertent activation or false alarm, it must be reported to the nearest SAR
(search and rescue) authorities. The information that should be reported includes the memory capsule Unique
Identifier Number (UIN), Date, Time, duration and cause of activation, as well as location of memory capsule at the
time of activation.
To Report False Alarms in the United States Contact any of the Following:
Atlantic Ocean / Gulf of Mexico
USCG Atlantic Area Command Center
Tel: (757) 398-6390
Pacific Ocean Area
Tel: (510) 437-3700
From Any Location
USCG HQ Command Center
Tel (800) 323-7233
To Report False Alarms Worldwide Contact your National Authority.
SECTION 4 - INSTALLATION / ASSEMBLY
4.1
Mounting Location
The location selected must be sufficiently rigid to support the weight (approximately 9 lbs) of the total installation and at
the same time consider vibration, exposure to the elements, exposure to surrounding hazards, such as equipment
movement, doors being opened, accidental covering, personnel traffic, etc. The memory capsule must be located
no further than 50 meters (164 ft) from the S-VDR main unit.
Also to be considered in selecting a location for installation is the harmful effect that certain corrosive vapors might
have on the memory capsule. Under no circumstances should a location be selected for installation where the memory
capsule would be jeopardized by any foreign articles that emit corrosive vapors being temporarily or permanently
positioned during ―at sea‖ or ―in port‖ activities.
Location aboard a vessel must be chosen to allow the memory capsule to float free of sinking craft and as high as
possible especially on smaller vessels. This will help ensure operation of the hydrostatic release unit in the event the
vessel capsizes without sinking.
Do not mount the memory capsule in the vicinity (3.3 ft.) of strong magnetic (such as loud speakers) or electrical (such
as radar or high power radio transmitter) fields. The memory capsule should not be mounted closer than (3.3 ft) to a
navigation compass.
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