6 Battery change
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6 Battery change

  6.1 The main battery should be changed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, including the replacement of any other routine service parts (e.g. seals, memory battery, desiccant).

  6.2 The removed batteries should be disposed of in accordance with the manufacturer's and/or national/local recommendations.

  6.3 After having changed the battery, the new expiration date should be displayed on the exterior surface of the EPIRB.

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