ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC.

5757 Ravenswood Rd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312

Cage Code: 18560

4000 SERIES ELTs

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES, INC.
BATTERY PACK PART NUMBER A3-06-3003

The battery pack must be replaced on or before the

expiration date shown on the battery label.

CAUTION: The battery pack/ELT proper contains electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive components
and must be handled with care. If at all possible, wear a grounded wrist strap when handling the battery
pack during installation activities.

1. Disconnect the antenna leads and remote control wire harness (if attached) and remove the ELT
from its mount.
2. Remove the four (4) screws holding the battery compartment lid on.
3. Carefully lift the battery assembly until the battery cable can be disconnected. After disconnect,
remove the expired battery assembly and put aside for proper disposal.
4. Carefully inspect the H-Shield for any damage or cracks.
5. Remove the paper backing from the foam strip on the new battery pack and discard. Carefully
apply silicone grease (GE G-635 silicone grease) evenly on the new gasket of the new battery
assembly. Also, apply a thin coat of silicone grease all around the top edge of the battery pack
rim. DO NOT USE PETROLEUM BASED GREASE.
6. Connect the cable connector.
7. Install the new battery pack after the battery cable is connected.
8. Replace the four (4) screws. Tighten screws per pattern in Detail A. Apply a 5 in-lb. torque
on the screws. Do not over torque as this may damage the H-shield.
9. Do a self-test and confirm the 7 flash error.
10. Affix the supplied expiration date label in place of the expired one.
11. Reinstall the ELT in its mount. Se c ur e a nd connect the antenna leads and remote control
wire harness.

NOTE: See ELT Product User Manual for the appropriate functional checks after replacing the
battery.

12. Enter in the airframe logbook the date of the installation of the new battery pack and the next
replacement date. The sticker enclosed with battery pack can be used for this purpose.
13. Do not discard the old battery pack in fire or flame. Dispose of the battery pack as per local
environmental regulations.
14. Page 2 contains an expanded view of an ELT 4000 assembly, showing the battery pack and
ELT assembly.

NOTE: Per TSO C142a the following statement is required to be furnished with each manufactured unit:
The conditions and tests required for the TSO approval of this battery are minimum
performance standards. It is the responsibility of those desiring to install this battery in a
specific class of aircraft to determine that the aircraft installation conditions are within the
TSO standards. The battery may o n l y b e installed if further evaluation by applicant
documents an acceptable installation and is approved by the administrator. Lithium battery
safety concerns include possibility of fire, venting violently, and venting of toxic gases.

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NOTE: It is very important that your 406 MHz ELT be registered with NOAA, or your country’s
Civil Aviation Administration, and that the database information is up to date. In the event that
your ELT is activated, the database is used to facilitate Search and Rescue teams. Without
current information, valuable time may be lost in the search and rescue process. If your
address, phone number, etc. has changed, please send the updated information to your
country’s Civil Aviation Administration, or if your aircraft is of U.S. registry, to the following
address:
NOAA/SARSAT Registration forms are available at:
NSOF, E/SPO53 www.sarsat.noaa.gov
1315 East West HWY
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910-9684

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DETAIL-A

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ELT ASSEMBLY

H - SHIELD

CONNECTOR

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