ACR&Artex ME406 ACE 455-0023 - Manual (Page 19)

Artex Products / ACR Electronics, Inc. 570-0023 Rev. G
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7.1.5 Fasten the ground wire along the harness within one inch of the remote switch using a
tie cable.
NOTE: The ground wire should have enough slack to prevent tensile load.
Figure 9: Remote switch wire tensile load release
(Panel not shown)
7.1.6 Connect the remote switch 26 AWG ground wire according to the wiring diagrams
highlighted in section 5 using a ring or a fork terminal quick disconnect.
NOTE: Secure an additional wire to the ground wire with a butt slice to extend the
length if necessary.
7.1.7 Fasten the harness to the aircraft. Ensure that the harness has enough slack to prevent
tensile load on the modular jack connector of the remote switch.
7.1.8 Plug the modular jack connector of the harness to the module interface 453-1101 if it is
already installed.
7.1.9 Refer to the Transmitter Test section of the ME406 series ELT manuals to check the
operation of the complete connection to the ELT.
7.1.10 Apply Cell Replacement Warning label 591-0036 from kit 455-0023 inside the aircraft’s
logbook. The intent of the label is to remind the pilot to change the cell inside the
remote switch every five years or sooner depending on usage.
7.1.11 Enter the date, installer’s initials and whether the ELT passed or failed into the aircraft’s
logbook.