Disabling Instructions for KANNAD Beacons

Kannad distress beacons are manufactured by the French firm Martec Serpe-iesm. The local distributor for Kannad PLBs is RFD Australia Pty Ltd.

WARNING

Lithium batteries are inherently dangerous if not completely discharged. A beacon that has reached its battery replacement date will still have charge in the battery.

Batteries should be handled carefully and not subjected to flame or cutting tools.

Be careful not to short circuit the battery terminals as rapid discharge of Lithium batteries can result in overheating of the batteries, rupture and even explosion.

406MHz EPIRBs

406 WH, S, WS & FH
406WH

Kannad has discontinued the manufacture of the 406 WH, S and WS, FH beacons. The KANNAD 406 WH, S, WS and FH beacons all look the same as the picture on the left.

To permanently disable these beacons you will need a 3mm allen wrench. Remove the 3mm allen screw under the wax seal at the bottom of the beacon, lift the upper cover and disconnect the water switch contact if any. Remove the upper cover completely and unplug the battery connector.

Dispose of the disabled beacon by placing it in the collection boxes available at any Battery World outlet or through collection at points advised on your local State Marine Safety Authority Web site.

406 PRO Series
PRO

Kannad has discontinued the manufacture of the Kannad Pro EPIRB. The KANNAD PRO series of beacons includes both standard and GPS capable beacons. They are all similar in appearance to the beacon pictured on the left.

To permanently disable these beacons you will need a 3mm allen wrench. Remove the 3mm allen screw at the bottom of the beacon, lift the upper cover and disconnect the water switch contact if any. Remove the upper cover completely and unplug the battery connector.

Dispose of the disabled beacon by placing it in the collection boxes available at any Battery World outlet or through collection at points advised on your local State Marine Safety Authority Web site.

406 M
M

To permanently disable the Kannad M EPIRB remove the four screws on the top of the beacon, lift the upper cover and disconnect the battery.

Dispose of the disabled beacon by placing it in the collection boxes available at any Battery World outlet or through collection at points advised on your local State Marine Safety Authority Web site.

 

406 Manual/Auto
Manual

The 406 Manual and 406 Auto EPIRBs are part of the current Kannad beacon range. To permanently disable the EPIRB, find the screw labeled "emergency deactivation" on the housing. Using a standard cross head screwdriver screw the screw in fully.

Dispose of the disabled beacon by placing it in the collection boxes available at any Battery World outlet or through collection at points advised on your local State Marine Safety Authority Web site.

406MHz PLBs

406 XS, XS2 & XS-2 GPS
XS

Kannad has discontinued the manufacture of the XS and XS2 series of PLBs. The KANNAD XS and XS2 series of PLBs can be permanently disabled by removing the instructions label from the back side of the beacon and removing the glue protecting the screws on the cover. Undo the 3 screws and, using pliers as a lever, separate the cover from the housing. Once opened, disconnect the battery immediately to avoid accidental activation by moving the ON switch.

Dispose of the disabled beacon by placing it in the collection boxes available at any Battery World outlet or through collection at points advised on your local State Marine Safety Authority Web site.

406 XS-3 GPS

XS-3

The KANNAD XS-3 GPS is new to the market.

To disable the XS-3 remove the four screws of the lower cover and disconnect the two (2) battery connectors.

Disposal of the beacon can be done by placing it in the collection boxes available at any Battery World outlet or through collection at points advised on your local State Marine Safety Authority Web site.