GME MT406GAUS - Manual (Page 12)

PAGE 12 instruction mAnuAl 406G EPirB
if returning your mt406G to your dealer or GmE branch for service or
battery replacement, you should advise the transportation company
prior that the beacon contains lithium batteries .
Do Not send your beacon through the postal system.
Disposal
special precautions must be taken when finally disposing of your
beacon at the end of it’s useful life . legislation may determine the
specific requirements which apply to you . in the first instance contact
your national Authority for advice .
the following information may also be helpful:
• To permanently disable the beacon remove the 4 screws retaining
the cover, open unit, unplug battery lead, then reseal .
• Lithium batteries are generally not considered as hazardous waste
when fully discharged . Qualified personnel may be able to slowly
and safely discharge the cells for you .
Do Not short circuit the cells or battery. Do Not incinerate.
sPEcIfIcatIoNs - mt406G
MoDEs oF opErAtIoN
Activated: uHF (406) and VHF (homer) complete with high
intensity strobe and audible activation alert .
self test: comprehensive internal diagnostics with visual
and audible operator feedback . uHF test message
(inverted synchronisation compatible with portable
beacon testers) .
opErAtIoN
Activation: manually by operator .
Bracket type: manual release .
Duration: 48 hours minimum .
transmission Delay: 121 .5 and 406 mHz distress signals commence ~
60 seconds after activation .
Warm Up: none required (due to digital frequency
generation) .
VHF: 121 .5 mHz, 50 mW ±3 dB, swept tone Am .
UHF: 406 .037 mHz, 5 W ± 2 dB, Psk (digital) .
strobe: 20 flashes/minute at greater than 0 .75 cd
effective intensity .
cospAs-sArsAt certified to c/s t .001 (class 2) requirements .
UHF-protocol/Data: national location*, radio call sign or mmsi
(all with GPs location) .
repetition period: 50 s mean, digitally generated randomization .
BAttErY
replacement period: Prior to expiry date marked on case .
replacement Method: service centre, or factory only (non-user
replaceable) .