Activation Emergency position-indicating radiobeacon station
epirb hydrostatic release mechanism
some common characteristics of hrus are:
water pressure sensitive @ depths not exceed 4 meters or less 2 meters
single use only, require replacement if activated
cannot serviced; replaced
waterproof; sealed against moisture , tampering
must labeled expiration date
expiration date 2 years month of installation applies unit , rod
several regulations , technical specifications govern epirb hydrostatic release devices:
iso 15734
solas 74.95
cfr title 46 vol 6 section 160.062
uscg 160.162
^ life-saving appliances: including lsa code/ international maritime organization (2nd ed.). london. 2010. isbn 9789280115079.
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