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ACR&Artex GlobalFix Pro User Manual

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Y1-03-0242 Rev. F

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3.

Activating your beacon

WARNING: This transmitter is authorized for use only during

situations of grave and imminent danger. Deliberate misuse may incur a
severe penalty.


Overview

Category I beacons are designed to be automatically deployed and activated
in the event of a sinking vessel. The beacon may also be hand held on the
deck of vessels, or floated in water and attached to a raft or life vest with the
lanyard provided.

Category II beacons are designed to be manually deployed from the bracket.

Two conditions must be met for a Category II beacon to automatically
activate:

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It must be out of its bracket

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It must be wet

NOTE: Either condition by itself will not automatically activate the beacon.

Category I and II beacons can always be manually activated in or out of their
bracket.

The beacon and bracket are designed to allow the user to perform periodic
testing while the beacon is in its bracket.