ACR&Artex SATELLITE 3 406 - Manual (Page 15)

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5. False alarms
To prevent false alarms, it is important to be aware of how your beacon can
be activated. An ACR 406 MHz EPIRB can be activated by two different
methods. Whether you have a Category I or Category II, these methods are
the same.
// When the beacon is out of its bracket and wet, the unit will start
transmitting
// When the switch is
moved to the “ON” position, in or out of the
bracket, the unit will start transmitting
Precautions to prevent false alarms
// Do not mount or transport the beacon within 4.6 ft/1.4 m of a
magnetic source.
// Do not store the beacon outside of its bracket if it can get wet.
// Do not mount the EPIRB backwards in its bracket (lanyard roll must
face in).
// Do not clean the beacon with a water hose and brush while out of
its bracket.
Reporting
Should there be, for any reason, an inadvertent activation or false alarm, it
must be reported to the nearest search and rescue authorities. The
information that should be reported includes:
// The EPIRB 15-digit Unique Identifier Number (UIN)
// Time and date
// Duration and cause of activation
// Location of beacon at the time of activation
To report false alarms in the United States, contact any of the following:
US Region Telephone Number
Atlantic Ocean / Gulf of Mexico
USCG Atlantic Area Command Center
(757) 398-6390
Pacific Ocean Area /
USCG Area Command Center
(510) 437-3700
USCG HQ Command Center (800) 323-7233
To report false alarms outside of the USA, contact the national authority
where your beacon is registered.