Jotron Electronics A/S TRON40GPS User Manual
1. Remove the EPIRB from its bracket (chapter5.1.1).
2. Remove the equator ring by pressing it out from the housing.
3. Separate the two halves of the EPIRB housing.
4. Unplug the 6 pin connector that comes from the lower EPIRB housing.
2. Remove the equator ring by pressing it out from the housing.
3. Separate the two halves of the EPIRB housing.
4. Unplug the 6 pin connector that comes from the lower EPIRB housing.
5. Control that the new battery unit is marked with p/n 97780 and has
a new expiration date approximately 4 years from purchase.
6. Fit a new gasket on top of the battery unit and reconnect the 6 pin connector, be
sure that the connector is fitted properly.A noticeable «click» should be heard
when the connector is in place.
when the connector is in place.
7. Orientate the two halves of the EPIRB the following way:
An orientation tab is fitted on both halves of the EPIRB,These tabs must be placed
carefully on top of each other.
carefully on top of each other.
8. Make sure that the gasket is properly in place, and replace the equator ring using a
special tool to tighten it together.
9. Replace the U-shaped bolt and a new split pin to secure the bolt in the equator ring.
10. Follow the procedure in chapter 3.3 and test the EPIRB.
11. Replace EPIRB in its bracket.
10. Follow the procedure in chapter 3.3 and test the EPIRB.
11. Replace EPIRB in its bracket.
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5.3 BATTERY DISPOSAL
Dispose in accordance with applicable regulations which vary from country to country.
(In most countries, the thrashing of used batteries is forbidden and the end-users are
invited to dispose them properly, eventually through non profit organizations, mandated
by local governments or organized on a voluntary basis by professionals).
Lithium batteries should have their terminals insulated prior to disposal.
invited to dispose them properly, eventually through non profit organizations, mandated
by local governments or organized on a voluntary basis by professionals).
Lithium batteries should have their terminals insulated prior to disposal.
5.3.1 Incineration: Incineration should never be performed by battery users
but eventually by trained professionals in authorized
facilities with proper gas and fumes treatment.
but eventually by trained professionals in authorized
facilities with proper gas and fumes treatment.
5.3.2 Landfilling:
Leachability regulations (mg/l)
Component
Leachability
EC limit
EPA
Other*
Iron
100
5
Nickel
100
500
2
0,5
* applicable to France
5.3.3 Recycling:
Send to authorized recycling facilities, eventually through licensed waste carrier.
Send to authorized recycling facilities, eventually through licensed waste carrier.