Thrane&Thrane Sailor 5051 AIS SART User Manual

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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.

Disclaimer

Any responsibility or liability for loss or damage in connection with the use of this product and the accompanying
documentation is disclaimed by Thrane & Thrane. The information in this manual is provided for information
purposes only, is subject to change without notice and may contain errors or inaccuracies.

Manuals issued by Thrane & Thrane are periodically revised and updated. Anyone relying on this information
should acquire the most current version e.g. from thrane.com or from the distributor.

Thrane & Thrane is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any translations or reproductions, in whole or
in part, of this manual from any other source.

Ownership deta

ils

Vessel Name:
Owner details:

Unique ID;

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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
survival craft. 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 survival craft.

Product registration

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

IN EMERGENCY

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Overview

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Antenna

Red LED

An AIS SART is intended to be a one-shot
device, once activated it will transmit
emergency alerts for at least 96 hours.

The key components of the AIS SART:

1. Hanger eye

Inside life raft attachment point, use the
lanyard cord to tether
the AIS SART to the survival craft.

2. Antenna

Contained within top section.

3. Test button

Self-test verifies the readiness of the AIS
SART.

4. Red LED

I

ndicate

s the operating

status

.

5. Activation

Button

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

6. GPS Zone

Do not obstruct

7. Metal strap

Flexible retaining link to mounting pole

8. 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 arranged to be manually erected
when the liferaft is deployed.

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

TEST button 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 bag off its wall mounting bracket

2. Carry to liferaft using the strap provided

3. Open bag and remove the SART

4. Fold the pole down and insert the 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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