Ameri-King AK-451-ELT - Manual (Page 69)

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2.5 BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT
2.5.1 ELT MAIN UNIT BATTERY INSTALLATION AND
REPLACEMENT
The Ameri-King Corp. Model AK-451 ELT is designed to use only with Ameri-King
lithium battery packages which have been tested per TSO-C126, TSO-C91a
requirements.
The use of any other battery will void all warranties of the ELT by Ameri-King
Corp. The ELT does not meet the requirements of TSO-C126, and TSO-C91a or
FAR 91.207 if used with any other type of battery. Using any other battery is not
allowed (forbidden).
The Ameri-King Battery Pack has a 10 years shelf life and 5 years useful life. It will
last for 78 hours at -20 deg C, at end of 5 years battery life.
FAR 91.207(c)(1) requires that ELT batteries be replaced when the transmitter has
been in use for more than one cumulative hour.
The label sticker for expiration date of the batteries must be affixed on the
outside of the ELT battery case and recorded in the aircraft logs.
Battery Box Silkscreen
The owner or operator may perform Battery replacement provided that the
accessibility, removal and reinstallation of the ELT can be considered “simple” as
prescribed in Advisory Circular 91-44A, Paragraph 8.a (See Appendix B).
All batteries are strongly advised to be serviced by Ameri-King or its authorized
service centers. End users may return the entire ELT for replacing the batteries
and post functional tests.
LITHIUM BATTERY PACK – NON-RECHARGEABLE
P/N 4500010 -1 FOR USE ON Model AK-451-(AF)(AP)(S)
RTCA DO-160E Environmental Categories
F1XB(227)(227)(227)XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Replace
battery
pack after
one
cumulative hour of use or by date shown:
*Battery type: Lithium LiMnO2
Replace Main
Batteries
By Date: ____________
 WARNING 
USE ONLY DURING SITUATIONS OF GRAVE
AND IMMINENT DANGER!
NEVER CHARGE, SHORT CIRCUIT, PUNCTURE,
DEFORM, INCINERATE, OR OPEN. DO NOT
SUBMERGE IN WATER OR HEAT ABOVE 85
O
C.
REMOVE WHEN DISCHARGED
All ELT batteries must be returned to Ameri-King for service and replacement.
This ELT device carries no FAA approved Battery and it is the responsibility of
installer to use FAA approved battery for operation of this ELT