Instructions For Use; Automatic Activation; Manual Activation - Kannad Auto Manuel Utilisateur

4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

WARNING: It is unlawful to transmit a distress signal unless an emergency exists.
Do not operate inside liferaft or under any similar cover of canopy.

4.1. Automatic activation

If the vessel sinks, the release system ejects the cover to enable the beacon to rise to the surface. The beacon is
automatically activated when submerged in water and out of its container.
The beacon should be recovered and tied to a liferaft to locate the survivors and not the wreck location.

4.2. Manual activation

Remove the beacon from its container.
4.2.1. Activation by water switch sensor
Tie the beacon with lanyard before throwing overboard.
The beacon will start to transmit as soon as submerged (water switch sensor activation).
TO STOP BEACON: remove the beacon from water.
4.2.2. Manual Activation by pushbutton
(1) Break the seal by sliding the locking system up.
(2) Press ON pushbutton.
(3) The buzzer transmits an audible signal every second.
(4) The beacon start with a test for 19 seconds (succession of white flash and red led blinkings).
(5) After the self-test, only the white flash blinks with every 3 seconds. The buzzer continues to transmit every
second.
(6) Tie the beacon with the lanyard to the boat or a liferaft and throw it overboard.
Important: If beacon is activated by the ON pushbutton, it must operate in water for optimal condition.
TO STOP BEACON: press TEST pushbutton.
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