Instruction Sheet

SIMRAD SA50

Search and Rescue Transponder (SART)

MAXIMIZING YOUR PERFORMANCE AT SEA

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2. Activating the SART

In the event of an emergency remove the SART from its bracket and (1) flip the black plastic

tab from left (LOCK) to right (UNLOCK). (2) To activate the

SART remove the pin by

pulling it downward.

Fig. 1.1 - The SIMRAD SA50

Search and Rescue Transponder (SART)

Use back clip

to attach to

mounting

bracket

The SIMRAD SA50 Search & Rescue

Transponder (

SART) is a slim and light-

weight emergency transponder, which can

be deployed within minutes. The

SA50 can

be both manually or automatically activ-

ated.

1. Installation

Using the supplied bulkhead bracket,

mount the

SART in a suitable and

protected location, where it can be easily

reached in the event of an emergency. The

SART will simply clip onto the bracket

provided.

The

SART may also be pre-packed in the

life raft, in which case the manufacturer will

provide mounting instructions for use when

the life raft is inflated.

IMPORTANT!

The

SA50 must not be installed within

the main beam of the ship’s radar. A

compass-safe distance of at least 1m

(3 ft) must be observed.

Mounting bracket

Fig. 2.1 - Activating the SART

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SIMRAD SA50 Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) The SIMRAD SA50 Search & Rescue Transponder (SART) is a slim and lightweight emergency transponder, which can be deployed within minutes. The SA50 can be both manually or automatically activated. Mounting bracket 1. Installation Using the supplied bulkhead bracket, mount the SART in a suitable and protected location, where it can be easily reached in the event of an emergency. The SART will simply clip onto the bracket provided.
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Take the SART and the mounting pole (if available) to the life raft. When the life raft is inflated, EITHER 1 (1) unwind the lanyard (which is attached to the pin) and attach the SART to the life raft, OR (2) open out the mounting pole (which will twist-lock into position) and mount the SART on the thinner end of the pole. Pass it through the aperture in the canopy and locate the bottom of the pole in the pocket provided. Secure the SART with the tapes provided on the life raft. 2 Fig. 2.