Simrad SA50 SA50 SART User Manual SA50 DofC

Simrad Ltd SA50 SART SA50 DofC

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SA50 Additional information

Further informationBATTERY REPLACEMENTShelf life: 5 yearsOperating time: 96 hours minimum (on Standby)8 hours operating time (once triggered)The batteries will require replacing after five years, even if the unit has not been used. Theexpiry date is shown on a label on the base of the SART. If the SART has been activatedother than for testing, then the battery should also be replaced immediately. The SARTSA50 is shipped with non-hazardous batteries.The SART should be tested annually as a minimum. Please refer to the Instruction Sheetfor further information.The SART should be taken to an authorized Simrad dealer (for details please consult theenclosed Warranty Card).WARNING: Do not attempt to open the SART as this may degrade the waterproofrating of the device.ACCESSORIES & SPARESLTB4 Replacement Lithium battery packMPS50 Extendable mounting pole (1 metre)BMT2 Spare bulkhead mounting bracketCARRIAGE REQUIREMENTSThe number of SART’s required depends on the size and type of ship. IMO CarriageRequirements stipulate that all SOLAS vessels over 300 tons must carry a minimum of oneSART, whilst passenger ships must carry a minimum of two. More recent regulationsrequire RO–RO ferries to carry a minimum of one SART for every four life rafts.ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATIONOperating temperature range: -20ºC to +55ºC (-4ºF to 131ºF)Drop proof: 20 m (65.6 ft) onto waterWater proof: up to 10 m (32.8 ft) submersionDIMENSIONSH: 235 mm (9.7")W: 78 mm (3.2")WEIGHT0.35 kg (0.77 lbs)LIFE RAFT ACTIVATION (manufacturers only)The SA50 SART may be automatically activated on inflation of the life raft. The SARTshould be firmly attached to the top of the life raft and the activation pin to a lower part ofthe raft so that when the life raft inflates, the pin is pulled out. ENSURE THE PIN IS IN THEUNLOCKED POSITION BEFORE STOWING THE SART IN THE LIFERAFT.Please do not cover theradome as the energyradiated may be reducedPart No. E04796 Issue 1.0 07-Jan-05

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