ACR Electronics SR-102 GMDSS SURVIVAL RADIO 166 Product Support Manual

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Y1-03-0079-1 Rev. B106.1 Battery Options6.1.1 Lithium Survival Battery (Product No. 1066)The Survival Radio is supplied with a replaceable lithium battery pack. This primarybattery pack will operate the radio for at least 8 hours, in compliance with IMO/SOLASand FCC requirements for a survival craft radio. To maintain compliance with theseregulations, the lithium battery pack must be replaced after 5 years or after any use (withthe exception of activating the unit for the purpose of testing.)Additional lithium battery packs may be stored in survival craft along with the radio forextended operating life.CAUTION: The battery is internally fused to avoid fire hazard. Do not immerse inwater, short circuit or incinerate.6.1.2 MaxCap Rechargeable (Ni-Cad) Battery (Product No. 1067)To allow the survival radio to be used in non-emergency situations, a rechargeable batterypack (ACR Product No. 1067), and a MaxCap Charger (ACR Product No. 2711) arealso available. The rechargeable battery pack will operate the unit for approximately fourto six hours. The charger is capable of charging the battery in less than 135 minutes.Refer to charger manual for charging instructions.CAUTION: When the radio is operating with the rechargeable battery pack, it does notcomply with the SOLAS/GMDSS regulation for battery life.6.2 How to replace the battery pack: (Refer to Figure 4)Simply lift the battery handle, turn it counter-clockwise until it stops and pull the batteryout. Replace a fresh battery into the rear of the radio. Turn the handle clockwise until itstops and snap it down to lock into position. Make sure battery is engaged by turning theunit ON and then OFF.7.0 DISTRESS COMMUNICATIONS7.1 The following are a set of observations intended to help the user maximize his successduring the course of a rescue where two-way communication is possible.a. Transmit only when the channel is clear of activity, or between other stations'transmissions during a distress.

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