ACR GlobalFix V5 / V6 Category II Manual-Release EPIRB Mounting Bracket (9656)

The ACR 9656 Category II bracket provides secure, accessible manual-release storage for GlobalFix V5 and V6 EPIRBs. Its one-way mounting arrangement helps prevent backward installation, while the grab-and-go release makes the beacon easy to remove when needed.

Key Features & Benefits

• Manual-Release Access: Keeps the EPIRB at a dedicated vessel location for rapid removal.
• One-Way Mounting: Helps prevent incorrect insertion of a compatible EPIRB.
• Integrated Deactivation Magnet: Helps prevent transmission while the beacon remains secured in the bracket.
• Exact-Generation Fit: Sized specifically for GlobalFix V5 and V6 EPIRB designs.

Technical Specifications

• Bracket category: Category II, manual release
• Supported beacons: ACR GlobalFix V5 and GlobalFix V6 EPIRBs
• Compatible beacon families: RLB-43 / RLB-44 as designated by ACR
• Mounting design: One-way insertion, manual grab-and-go release
• Bracket dimensions: 8.5 x 4 x 3.5 in
• Listed bracket weight: 3 lb
• Hydrostatic release: Not provided

Compatibility

Fits ACR GlobalFix V5 and V6 EPIRBs only. This Category II manual-release bracket is not a Category I hydrostatic float-free housing and is not intended for earlier GlobalFix V4/RLB-41 beacons.

Installation & Setup

Install where the EPIRB is visible and easy to remove in an emergency. Use the manufacturer mounting template and verify the beacon is fully seated with its release unobstructed.

Warranty

1-Year Limited Warranty