Disabling Instructions for Kinetic Technology International / Pains Wessex Australia Beacons

Kinetic Technology Australia (KTI) is an Australian owned and operated company that manufactures EPIRBs and PLBs. Their EPIRBs and PLBs are badged either as KTI or Pains Wessex but have the same model numbers.

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.

121.5MHz EPIRBs

RB1 SAT-Alert EPIRB
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KTI discontinued the manufacture of RBI.

Cylindrical in shape, this beacon has a cap that is very tightly screwed on and owners may find difficulty in gaining access to the electronics and batteries. It is recommended that this beacon be taken to your closest Battery World outlet and placed in the collection box or disposed of through collection points advised on your local State Marine Safety Authority Website.

If you are able to gain access to the beacon it can be disarmed by unplugging the junction box in the wires to the battery.

RB2 SAT-Alert EPIRB (With and without strobe)
RB2

KTI discontinued the manufacture of the RB2.

Cylindrical in shape, this beacon has a cap that is very tightly screwed on and owners may find difficulty in gaining access to the electronics and batteries. It is recommended that this beacon be taken to your closest Battery World outlet and placed in the collection box or disposed of through collection points advised on your local State Marine Safety Authority Website.

If you are able to gain access to the beacon it can be disarmed by unplugging the junction box in the wires to the battery.

121.5MHz PLBs

RB3 SAT-Alert PLB (with and without strobe)
rb3

KTI discontinued the manufacture of the RB3.

Given the difficulty to access the electronics and battery pack owners are advised to take this type of beacon to their closest Battery World outlet and placed in the collection box or disposed of through collection points advised on your local State Marine Safety Authority Website.

406MHz EPIRBs

RB6 SAT-Alert EPIRB

RB6

The RB6 is the first 406MHz EPIRB produced by KTI. The beacon is sold under both the KTI and Pains Wessex RB6 SAT-Alert labels.

Cylindrical in shape, this beacon has a cap that is very tightly screwed on and owners may find difficulty in gaining access to the electronics and batteries. It is recommended that this beacon be taken to your closest Battery World outlet and placed in the collection box or disposed of through collection points advised on your local State Marine Safety Authority Website.

If you are able to gain access to the beacon it can be disarmed by unplugging the junction box in the wires to the battery.