DISABLING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SALCOM BEACONS

Salcom beacons are manufactured in New Zealand.

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 - Discontinued

MRB4
mrb4

The MRB4 is the latest EPIRB operating on 121.5MHz manufactured by the New Zealand company, SALCOM.

SALCOM has used C-cell alkaline batteries in the MRB4. The beacon can be easily opened and the battery pack removed to permanently disable the beacon. Being Alkaline batteries, they can be disposed of in household waste if in small numbers. THe electronics can also be disposed of as long as it is disconnecte from the battery pack.

Beeper

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SALCOM manufactured the Beeper as the forerunner to the MRB4. The Beeper, like the MRB4, is manufactured to allow the owner to change the batteries and uses C-cell Alkaline batteries. The Beeper can be disposed of once the battery pack has been removed. Being Alkaline, the batteries can be disposed of in the same manner as batteries used in other household gadgets such as torches etc.