Kannad Marine SPORTPRO - Manual (Page 9)

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Self test
The EPIRB has a built-in self test capability that will confirm whether the battery is healthy,
both distress transmitters are functional and that the high intensity strobe light is operational.
It is recommended to self test the EPIRB
monthly, more frequent self testing can put
unnecessary drain on the battery. During the EPIRB self test, a specially coded test
transmission is sent that will
not alert the authorities. A self test can be made while the
EPIRB is still in the Carrysafe bracket. The self test should be carried out during the first 5
minutes of the hour so as to minimise any disturbance of the emergency channels.
1. Push and hold the TEST button down until the red LED indicator lights.
2. A successful self test will result in the red LED and strobe light flashing together a
number of times. Operation of the test for the GPS model is identical, except that the
green LED flashes in time with the red LED.
3. The number of strobe light flashes indicates past battery usage;
Accumulated Battery Use
(hours)
Number of strobe light
flashes
0 to 4 3
4 to 6 2
More than 6 1
Once the self test has completed the EPIRB will switch off automatically.
A self test failure will result in
NO strobe light flash and the red LED turning OFF.
Important
Each self test draws small amounts of energy from the battery pack. Unnecessary testing of
the EPIRB will reduce the run time of the EPIRB in an emergency. On average, the EPIRB
should only be self tested 12 times per year, or a total of 84 times.
If the EPIRB has been activated for a cumulative period in excess of 6 hours (self testing
and operation), then the battery must be replaced to ensure that in an emergency it will still
operate for a minimum of 48 hours at -20
p
C as required by International regulations.
If the EPIRB fails self test it should be immediately removed from service. Refer to the
maintenance section for further information.
Self test button