ACR Electronics Mini B300 2766.6 - Manual (Page 9)

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Y1-03-0167 Rev. B
SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION
2.1
GENERAL
The MINI B
300
TM
ILS Beacon has been designed for multi-purpose installation for survival use,
personnel, rafts, floats and survival craft. It should be stowed on your persons, where it will be
readily available in an emergency, or mounted where easily accessible with the optional MINI
B
B
300
TM
ILS Mounting Bracket (P/N 9321). When securing beacon with Velcro strap, be sure the
antenna is not captured and is free to deploy when released.
SECTION 3 - OPERATION
3.1 GENERAL
The MINI B
300
TM
ILS beacon is designed to be manually deployed, and manually activated. The
beacon should be hand held in a vertical orientation (antenna up) to transmit effectively. No part
of the antenna should be in contact with the water. The beacon will float on its own, but not in the
optimum transmission position. The beacon features an antenna quick release trigger. Warning -
Do not hold beacon near face or body while releasing the antenna. Antenna is spring loaded
and deploys rapidly. The release trigger holds the antenna down at the beacon’s side in the
stowed position. When the beacon is switched to the “ON” position the antenna will spring into an
upright position. The antenna should then be extended to its full length for optimum transmission
performance. The beacon should be operated in an area free of obstructions.
3.2
MANUAL ACTIVATION
The beacon is manually activated. Manually activating the beacon requires movement of the “ON-
OFF” switch to the "ON" position. Warning - Do not hold beacon near face or body while
releasing the antenna. Antenna is spring loaded and deploys rapidly.
From the “OFF” position, lift switch and move to the “ON” position. This will release the antenna
from the stowed position. The beacon will begin transmitting and is confirmed by a steady red
LED and followed by the audible warble and flashing red LED. Extend antenna to its full length.
3.3
DEACTIVATION
The beacon should not be left in the "ON" position. Warning - Do not hold beacon near face or
body while releasing the antenna. Antenna is spring loaded and deploys rapidly. To deactivate
an "ON" beacon, lift the switch and move to the “OFF” position. Fold the antenna and recapture
with quick release trigger.