MOB USER MANUAL
20 Y1-03-0283 Rev. C
8. Appendix
8.1 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Your MOB will require little maintenance except periodic cleaning, if required. Always use
a damp cloth to clean the case and dry thoroughly. Do not use solvents or other cleaning
fluids as this may cause the plastics to deteriorate. Ensure the antenna is free to unwind.
8.2 Batteries
The MOB contains Lithium metal batteries for long operating life. Your battery must be
replaced either prior to the expiry date or after the MOB has been used, even if only
activated for a short period of time. Battery replacement must be carried out at an ACR
Electronics, Inc. authorized battery replacement center.
8.3 Transport
When shipping your MOB the following guidance and regulations should be followed, but
you are advised to contact your nearest battery replacement center or ACR Electronics,
Inc. prior to shipping as regulations may have changed.
Always pack your MOB securely in a stout cardboard carton. ACR Electronics, Inc.
advises that you keep the original packaging in case of return for service.
For surface transport, the MOB may be shipped under special provision 188 of the
U.S. Code of Federal Regulations.
For air transport, the MOB should be shipped as category UN3091 and packed under
IATA packing instruction 970 section II. If you are hand carrying your MOB on an
aircraft, please contact your airline for advice.
Consult the manufacturer’s instructions for information on carrying a life jacket in
your luggage on board aircraft.
8.4 Disposal
Care should be taken when disposing of your MOB when it is no longer required. It is
recommended to remove the battery from the MOB. Dispose of the battery in accordance
with local waste regulations.
WARNING: The MOB is not user serviceable and opening the MOB will invalidate
the warranty.