Battery replacement – ACR&Artex SLB406 ELT User Manual
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ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC
DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
SLB 406 ELT
Page 26 of 43
MAR 27/11
570-6700 Rev. B
Initial Issue DEC 19/2006
Battery replacement
To remove battery, perform the following steps:
1) Remove SLB 406 from storage
2) Unfasten the Antenna from the Velcro on the Activation Lanyard
3) Remove the 4 x 6-32 hex head cap screws that attach the top Transmitter Assembly
to the Battery Pack
4) Disconnect Battery connector (this is a very short harness)
Verify the battery expiration date. If the battery pack has not expired it may be
reinstalled. The battery pack must be replaced with a new one:
After use in an emergency
When the transmitter has been in use for more than 1 cumulative hour
After an inadvertent activation of unknown duration
On or before the battery replacement (expiration) date
To re-install or replace the Battery Pack perform the following steps:
1) Plug in Battery connector to bottom of Transmitter Assembly
2) Assemble Battery Pack to Transmitter Assembly using the 4 x 6-32 hex head cap
screws, evenly torque to 9 in lbs (1 Nm)
3) Wrap Antenna around Battery Pack and snap into place and position onto Velcro
patch that is on the Activation Lanyard
Note: Replacement battery packs are provided with a fresh gasket, be sure to discard
the old gasket with the old battery pack if replacing the battery pack.
APPROVED BATTERIES AVAILABLE FROM ARTEX OR ANY ARTEX DEALER, OR:
ACR Electronics, Inc
5757 Ravenswood Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 981-3333, FAX (954) 983-5087
web site:
Figure 6 - ELT Battery Installation/Removal Exploded View