ACR GlobalFIX V4 EPIRB User-Replaceable Lithium Battery Kit (1104)

The ACR GlobalFIX V4 replacement battery kit restores the emergency power source in a compatible RLB-41 GlobalFIX V4 EPIRB. Designed for owner replacement where permitted, it provides an alternative to replacing the complete beacon when its battery reaches the expiration date or has been used during an emergency.

Key Features & Benefits

• Exact-Model Replacement: Battery replacement kit designated by ACR for the GlobalFIX V4 / RLB-41 EPIRB.
• Owner-Serviceable Design: The compatible EPIRB has a user-replaceable battery and a documented replacement procedure.
• Long Service Interval: The EPIRB battery replacement interval is up to 10 years from battery manufacture, subject to the marked expiration date and applicable vessel regulations.
• Emergency Readiness: Replacement is required after a distress activation, even if the printed expiration date has not been reached.

Technical Specifications

• Battery Type: Lithium EPIRB replacement battery
• Compatible Beacon: ACR GlobalFIX V4 / RLB-41
• Applicable EPIRB Product Numbers: 2830 and 2831
• Replacement Interval: 10 years from manufacture, after emergency use, or by marked expiration date, whichever comes first
• Installation: User replaceable where permitted by vessel regulations

Compatibility

Intended for ACR GlobalFIX V4 model RLB-41 only. Not a general-purpose battery for other GlobalFIX generations or unrelated EPIRBs. SOLAS and other regulated vessels may require certified shore-based maintenance.

Installation & Setup

Follow the complete manufacturer battery replacement procedure, inspect the EPIRB for damage, and perform the prescribed self-test afterward. Do not open or recharge lithium cells.