ACR Electronics 3940.1 User Manual
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Y1-03-0165 Rev. D
FOREWORD
We design, manufacture and distribute quality products knowing they are used to save lives. Many of our products are
required to be tested and approved by regulatory bodies worldwide. We believe in going beyond those specifications to
insure our products work when needed in real world conditions. With proper care and maintenance your ACR product will
last for years. It is important that you thoroughly read this product support manual to understand the proper care and use
of your ACR product.
ACR is proud to be certified to ISO 9001: 2000, the International Standard for Quality.
Test light buoyancy in shallow water prior to placing in service.
The following battery types are suggested for use in ACR Marker lights:
Suggested Screw Terminal batteries:
required to be tested and approved by regulatory bodies worldwide. We believe in going beyond those specifications to
insure our products work when needed in real world conditions. With proper care and maintenance your ACR product will
last for years. It is important that you thoroughly read this product support manual to understand the proper care and use
of your ACR product.
ACR is proud to be certified to ISO 9001: 2000, the International Standard for Quality.
Test light buoyancy in shallow water prior to placing in service.
The following battery types are suggested for use in ACR Marker lights:
Suggested Screw Terminal batteries:
BRAND
MODEL NUMBER
ANSI/NEDA:
915, 915C, 915D, 915AC
Duracell:
M915, PC915
Rayovac:
942, 945
Eveready:
510S
Suggested spring terminal batteries (for use with optional battery adapter 9434):
BRAND
MODEL NUMBER
ANSI/NEDA:
908, 908C, 908D, 908AC
Duracell:
M908, PC908
Eveready:
509, 1209
Energizer:
EN529, (not 529)
Rayovac:
941, 944
Panasonic:
W-4FD
NOTE: Check adapter to ensure that screws are tight during regular maintenance.
SECTION 1 - INSTALLATION
1.1
Installation Procedure
The installation procedure requires that the mounting bracket be securely fastened in any convenient location that would
provide immediate access in the event of an emergency.
Suitable length ¼ - 20 stainless screws should be used for mounting the bracket. Screw heads should not protrude inside
the bracket surface.
1.2
provide immediate access in the event of an emergency.
Suitable length ¼ - 20 stainless screws should be used for mounting the bracket. Screw heads should not protrude inside
the bracket surface.
1.2
Battery Installation
The SM-2 is normally shipped from the factory without a battery. Follow disassembly instructions in Section 2 of this
manual for battery installation. The SM-2 uses a standard 6 volt lantern type battery with screw terminals. A list of
recommended batteries can be found above. Note maximum allowable battery weight listed in Section 3.12.
SECTION 2 - MAINTENANCE
2.1
manual for battery installation. The SM-2 uses a standard 6 volt lantern type battery with screw terminals. A list of
recommended batteries can be found above. Note maximum allowable battery weight listed in Section 3.12.
SECTION 2 - MAINTENANCE
2.1
Operation
The unit should be tested monthly. Remove the SM-2 from its bracket and invert it. The unit should begin flashing, at a
rate of about one flash per second. Re-invert the unit after confirming correct operation.
2.2
rate of about one flash per second. Re-invert the unit after confirming correct operation.
2.2
Inspection
Check the exterior of the unit for damage which might affect proper operation (damage to globe, cracks in case, etc.).
Check bracket security.
Check bracket security.