Kannad Marine AIS SART User Manual

Kannad Marine Safelink

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AIS SART

Ownership details

Safety notices

WARNING: An AIS SART is an emergency radio beacon.
Operate only in situations of imminent danger to life.

CAUTION: False alerts endanger lives and cause disruption to Search and
Rescue services. Deliberate misuse of the AIS SART could result in penalty.

CAUTION: If the anti-tamper tab is broken, the SART is not compliant with
SOLAS regulations and must be repaired or replaced.

CAUTION: Do not dismantle the AIS SART; it contains no user-serviceable
parts.

CAUTION: Contains lithium batteries. Do not incinerate, puncture, deform,
short-circuit or recharge.

CAUTION: Dispose of a used AIS SART in accordance with local waste
disposal regulations. Refer to End of Life Statement.

CAUTION: Avoid using chemical solvents to clean the AIS SART as some
solvents can damage the case material.

CAUTION: An AIS SART is a radio transmitter. Some administrations may
require that the user holds a valid radio licence to cover its ownership and use.

Radio Frequency Exposure Warning

WARNING: The AIS SART emits low levels of radio frequency radiation; avoid

handling the upper section antenna zone when activated.

Vessel Name:
Owner details:

Unique ID;

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Disclaimer

The information and illustrations contained in this publication are to the best of our knowledge correct at the time
of going to print. We reserve the right to change specifications, equipment, installation and maintenance
instructions without notice as part of our policy of continuous product development and improvement. No part of
this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic or
otherwise without permission in writing from Orolia Ltd. No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or
omissions in the publication, although every care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as
possible.

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IN EMERGENCY

The AIS SART is a locating radio beacon for use only in emergency situations. False
alerts endanger lives; help prevent them by understanding how to look after and
correctly operate the AIS SART.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the AIS SART ‘search and rescue locating device’. The AIS SART
is designed to assist in survivor craft location during search and rescue operations.

The AIS SART is primarily intended for fitment by SOLAS vessels under carriage
requirement rules. SOLAS fitting rules differ depending on type and size of vessel and liferaft.
In general, at least one search and rescue locating device is carried on each side of every
passenger and cargo ship over 500 gross tons. Smaller SOLAS classified vessels are
required to carry at least one search and rescue locating device.

The AIS-SART is a portable device and should be stowed on board in a location where it can
be easily and rapidly placed in any liferaft.

Product registration

Each AIS SART carries a unique serial number printed on the label on the yellow body.
It is recommended that a record of the AIS SARTs’ unique identifier number should be kept
by the vessels management organisation.

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1. Hanger eye

2. Antenna

3. Test button

4. Red LED

5. Activation

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utton

6. GPS Zone

7. Metal strap

8. Mounting Pole:

Overview

An AIS SART is a “one-shot” device. Once
activated it will transmit emergency alerts for at
least 96 hours.

Antenna

The key components of the AIS SART:

Red LED

Lanyard cord attachment point.

Contained within top section.

Self-test verifies the readiness of the AIS
SART.

Indicates the operating status.

Break off the anti-tamper tab to gain access
to the ON button

Do not obstruct

Flexible retaining link to mounting pole

Telescopic pole sections. Fit AIS SART
body into mounting pole socket. Remove
rubber cover and extend pole sections as
required.

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AIS SART pictured left is ready for deployment with the
mounting pole fully extended.

The activated AIS SART should be positioned upright and
with a clear view of the sky.
Do not obstruct the GPS zone marked on the side.

The AIS SART should be manually erected when the liferaft
is deployed.

The antenna datum marked on the pole section should be
positioned at least one metre above sea level when the AIS
SART is deployed.

TEST button First Function:

Self test verifies the

readiness of the AIS SART.

Second function:

Press and hold the TEST
button to turn the unit OFF

Red LED

Indicates the operating
status.

ON button To activate the AIS SART:

Press the ON button until the
Red LED starts to flash.

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Deployment procedure

1. Lift stowage case off the wall mounting bracket.

2. Carry to liferaft using the strap provided.

3. Open case and remove the AIS SART.

4. Fold the pole down and insert the AIS SART into the top of the pole.

5. Remove the rubber end cover from the pole and release pole sections.

6. Twist the sections to lock them in fully extended position.

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