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Instructions ACR Electronics, Modèle ResQFix 2897

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If the internet is not accessible to you, complete the enclosed registration form. Do not confuse this with the ACR Electronics warranty card. Mail with the pre-addressed, postage paid envelope to: NOAA SARSAT Beacon Registration NSOF, E/SP3 4231 Suitland Road Suitland, MD 20746 C. Faxing your registration is also acceptable. Fax the registration form to fax # +1 (301) 817-4565. Note that the information you provide on the registration form is used only for rescue purposes. Complete and send the registration immediately. All registration forms will be entered in the 406 MHz beacon registration database within 48 hours of receipt. A confirmation letter, a copy of the actual registration and a proof-of-registration decal will be mailed to you within two weeks. When you receive these documents, please check the information carefully, then affix the decal to your beacon in the area marked “BEACON DECAL HERE.” If you do not receive confirmation back from NOAA in the expected timeframe, call toll free +1 (888)-212-7283 for assistance. 2.4 Registration in Canada The national authority in Canada is the NSS (National Search & Rescue Secretariat). Canadian residents can register online at For more information please contact the NSS at +1 (613) 966-1504 or +1 (800) 727-9414. National Search and Rescue Secretariat 400-275 Slater Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K2 2.5 Registration in Other Countries In countries other than the United States and Canada, 406 MHz beacons are registered with that country’s national authority at the time of purchase. The sales agent should assist in filling out the forms and sending to that country’s national authority. To verify that the unit is properly programmed for that country, view the UIN label on the side of the unit. In the event that the beacon is not programmed for the country it has been purchased in, the sales agent, (if properly equipped) can reprogram the unit for that country. Manual Footer 2.6 Change of Ownership or Contact Information It is your responsibility to advise the national authority of any change in the information on the registration form. If the current owner of the beacon is transferring the beacon to a new owner, the current owner is required to inform the national authority by using their online database or by letter, fax or telephone, of the name and address of the new owner. The new owner of the beacon is required to provide the national authority with all of the information requested on the registration form. This obligation transfers to all subsequent owners. Registration forms for the United States are available from NOAA by calling 1 (888) 212-7283 or by visiting our website at 2.7 Lost or Stolen Beacons Things you need to do if your beacon is stolen: . Report to your local authorities that the beacon has been lost or stolen. . Contact NOAA at 1-888-212-SAVE (7283), or your national authority, with the following information so your beacon registration information can be updated with the appropriate remarks: o Police Department Name o Police Phone Number o Police Case Number If the beacon were to be activated, the information you provided will be forwarded to the appropriate search and rescue authorities who will ensure that your beacon gets back to you. If someone attempts to register an beacon reported as stolen, NOAA or your national authority will notify the appropriate police department. Visit for more detailed information. SECTION 3 – RESPONSIBLE USE The personal locator beacon is a distress signaling device of last resort, for use when all other means of self- rescue have been exhausted; where the situation is grave and imminent, and the loss of life, limb, eyesight or valuable property will occur without assistance. Deliberate misuse may incur a severe penalty. 3.1 Prevention of False Alerts A false alert is any activation of the beacon, intentional or otherwise, that does not result from a situation of grave and imminent danger. Be sure to do the following: . Register your beacon. This does not reduce false alert rates; however, it does have a dramatic effect on the impact of a false alert. When the beacon is properly registered, the situation can be resolved with a phone call. . Be careful who you leave your beacon with. Make sure that they how to use it, and that they understand the ramifications of causing a false alert. A lot of false alerts are generated by curious individuals. If you notice the beacon is flashing the red or green LED and BEEPING periodically on its own, this likely means it has accidentally been activated and needs to be shut off and reported. The COSPAS - SARSAT satellites detect distress beacon transmissions immediately. These satellites will locate the transmission within a few minutes of the beacon activation. If you're not in distress, you just generated a false alert. NOTE: If you report a false alert and the authorities have not received the signa...