ACR Electronics elt-201 emergency locator transmitter User Manual
Y1-03-0090-1 Rev. D
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3.0 OPERATION
3.1
3.1
Deployment at sea
To operate the ELT in water:
1) Remove the unit from raft pack or bracket and allow the antenna to extend fully
upright (see Figure 1).
2)
Remove the protective tape surrounding the lanyard.
3)
Grasp free end of lanyard and partially unravel.
4)
Tie free end of lanyard to life raft or person.
5)
Release unit into the water.
6)
Red light at top of unit will flash, indicating proper operation.
NOTE: To cease operation of the ELT, remove the unit from the water and dry off
the bottom cover with cloth or paper.
the bottom cover with cloth or paper.
3.2
Deployment on land
To operate the ELT on land:
1) Remove the unit from raft pack or bracket and allow the antenna to extend fully
upright (see Figure 1).
2)
Remove the protective tape surrounding the lanyard.
3)
Grasp free end of lanyard and partially unravel to release plastic bag.
4)
Place lower half of unit in plastic bag.
5)
Fill plastic bag with water.*
6)
Red light at top of unit will flash indicating proper operation.
* NOTE: Any water based liquid may be used to fill the bag, such as coffee or any
beverage, denatured alcohol, urine, etc. Oil based liquids such as hydraulic fluids are
generally not suitable since they do not conduct electricity.
beverage, denatured alcohol, urine, etc. Oil based liquids such as hydraulic fluids are
generally not suitable since they do not conduct electricity.
To assure optimum performance of the ELT, the lower third of the unit should be kept
submerged. However, satisfactory operation can usually be achieved with as little as 1/2"
of water in the plastic bag. The flashing red light will indicate whether or not satisfactory
operation has been achieved.
submerged. However, satisfactory operation can usually be achieved with as little as 1/2"
of water in the plastic bag. The flashing red light will indicate whether or not satisfactory
operation has been achieved.
The ELT should be located in a clear area away from trees, boulders, or other large
objects. The ELT may be carried when operating, however the unit should be held high
enough so that the entire length of the flexible antenna is above the carrier’s head and
clear of any other obstructions.
objects. The ELT may be carried when operating, however the unit should be held high
enough so that the entire length of the flexible antenna is above the carrier’s head and
clear of any other obstructions.
To cease operation of the ELT, remove the unit from the plastic bag and dry off the
bottom cover with cloth or paper.
bottom cover with cloth or paper.