TM 11-5895-1847-12&P
OPERATOR AND UNIT MAINTENANCE
LCU 2000 GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM
OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
INITIAL SETUP:
Personnel Required
Seaman 88K
TEST THE SEARCH AND RESCUE TRANSPONDER (SART)
WARNING
The lithium battery in the search and rescue transponder contains pressurized
sulfur dioxide gas. The gas is toxic, and the battery must not be abused in any way
that might cause the battery to rupture.
Do not heat, short circuit, crush, puncture, mutilate or disassemble batteries.
Do not use any battery which shows signs of damage. Damage can appear as
bulging, disfigurement, a brown liquid on the outside, etc.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in an explosion or production of
toxic gases that may kill or injure you.
NOTE
The self-test is to be performed at monthly intervals.
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Keep the SART (1) upright and lift off the top cap (3) using tab (2).
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