Grace TAC 3 User Information

Brand: Grace

Model: TAC 3

Type: User Information

Tether attached to

a fixed position

Identification

window

Eng. Co 7

F F Smith

1. To Reset, press both

side buttons simultaneously

when accountability key

is off unit.

2. To turn OFF, replace

accountability key and press

both side buttons

simultaneously.

Tether attached to

a fixed position

Identification

window

Eng. Co 7

F F Smith

Emergency

Alarm

Button

TAC 3 SERIAL NUMBER

CHECK UNIT'S FUNCTION BEFORE USE.

REPLACE BATTERY WHEN LOW

BATTERY WARNING SOUNDS.

CONSULT INSTRUCTION M

ANUAL

BEFORE REPLACING BATTERY.

OPERATING TEMPERATURE CODE T1.

WARNING: SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS

MAY IM

PAIR INTRINSIC SAFETY

TAC 3

USER’S INFORMATION

Only To Be Removed By End User

TAC 3 with

Accountability

Key in Place

Grace Industries, Inc.

305 Bend Hill Road, Fredonia, PA 16124

724-962-9231 • FAX 724-962-3611

Front View Without

Accountability Key

Warranty Information

Grace Industries, Inc. warrants the unit to be

free from defects in workmanship and materials

for a period of one year from the date of purchase.

This warranty is valid only when the returned unit

is accompanied by a sales slip or other proof of

purchase that states the date and location of pur-

chase. Grace Industries, Inc. will not repair or re-

place any merchandise under warranty which has

been damaged because of accident, misuse or

abuse of the unit while in possession or control of

the consumer. This warranty is void if any attempt

to repair or replace parts was made or attempted

by other than qualified Grace Industries, Inc. per-

sonnel. This warranty is void if any of the sealed

compartments are opened or tampered with. Send

all returned merchandise, prepaid and accompa-

nied by proof of purchase to: Grace Industries,

Inc., Repair Division, 305 Bend Hill Road,

Fredonia, PA 16124. Grace Industries, Inc. shall

not be liable for any direct, incidental or other con-

sequential loss or damage arising out of the fail-

ure of the device to operate.

The sole and exclusive remedy under all guar-

antees or warranties, expressed or implied, is

strictly limited to repair or replacement as herein

provided. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUD-

ING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF

FITNESS AND MERCHANTABILITY, ARE

HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO A PERIOD

ENDING ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE DATE OF

PURCHASE. The warranty and liability set forth in

the prior paragraphs are in lieu of all other war-

ranties, expressed or implied, in law or in fact, in-

cluding implied warranties of merchantability and

fitness for a particular purpose. Some states do

not allow limitations on how long an implied war-

ranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply

to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and

you may also have other rights which may vary

from state to state.

The information contained in this booklet is be-

lieved to be accurate and reliable. Grace

Industries, Inc. provides this information as a guide

only.

TAC 3

system technical assistance is avaiable

by contacting Grace Industries, Inc.

at 724-962-9231.

For training purposes a copy of this information is available

by contacting Grace Industries, Inc.

TAC 3 issues may be reported at any time to Grace

Industries, Inc. at 724-962-9231.

Side View with

Accountability

Key in Place

Gasket

Seal

Sound Port

Accountability

Storage Key

D-Ring and

Grip Clip

TAC 3 FEATURES

Inside Back Cover

Inside Back View

Battery Chamber

Serial

Number

General Instruction Label

TAC 3 LABELING

French Intrinsic Safety Label

Accountability Storage Key

Identification Window

Solutions for Life Safety

Auto-On

Activation

Emergency

Alarm

Button

Case Glows

When Key

Pops Off

Remove unit from storage position.

Tether tighens, Keypops off and unit

automatically gose into Sensing mode.

Product Life:

Approx. 3 to 7 years or longer depending on

fitness for use. Fitness for use is best

determined by the end user through a proper

inspection and maintenance program. Product

should be retired from service when damaged

or determined unfit for use.

TAC 3 Visual / Audio Mode Display

OFF

- Storage key in place with no LED display.

- Storage key removed with an alternating

yellow wig-wag LED display - a series of

escalating, loud, attention getting audio tones

when accountability key is removed.

Alarm

- Manual Activation: Yellow wig-wag LED display

is replaced by the rapid pulsing of two red LEDs.

Accompanied by a rapidly modulated loud

(98+dBA ) audio alarm.

The alarm signal is between 1,000 and 2,000

Hertz and cycles at 5.25 seconds on and .75

seconds off as an aid for determining direction

when personnel need assistance.

EVACUATE signal received

- Activated by a signal from the T3 LCD Base or

In-Command, TAC 3 must be in the ON mode

Yellow wig-wag LED display of the sensing

mode is replaced by the rapid flashing of

both amber LEDs.

- Loud chirping audio alarm tone simultaneous

with the rapid flashing of both amber LEDs.

- Manual acknowledgement of EVACUATE

signal by momentarily pressing both side

buttons simultaneously, the operational signal

will be heard.

TAC 3 Mode Selection

Auto-On

- When removed from storage position,

Accountability Key pops off and unit goes

into the ON mode.

- Yellow wig-wag LED display - unit is ON.

Alarm

- Unit may be put into Alarm from the ON mode

at any time by pressing the button on the front

of the unit.

Reset

- When in Alarm, the unit may be reset to the ON

mode by simultaneously pressing both side

buttons.

OFF

- Unit may be turned Off by replacing the storage

key and simultaneously pressing both side

buttons.

FCC ID: J5XTP3TXRX

GRACE INDUSTRIES, INC., FREDONIA, PA 16124

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES

OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:

(

)

THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE,

AND

(

)

THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE

RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE

UNDESIRED OPERATION.

MADE IN USA

IC: 5916A-TP3TXRX

REPLACE BATTERY WITH

DURACELL MN1604, 9 VOLT

ALKALINE BATTERY.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF IGNITION OF A FLAMMABLE

ATMOSPHERE, BATTERIES MUST

ONLY BE CHANGED IN AN AREA

KNOWN TO BE NONFLAMMABLE

EXI INTRINSICALLY SAFE PER

ANSI/UL 913. FOR USE IN CLASS

I, DIV. 1, GROUPS A, B, C AND D

HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS

GRACE IND. INC.

305 BEND HILL RD

FREDONIA, PA

CERTIFIED TO CAN/CSA STD.

C22.2 NO. 157-92

Intrinsic Safety Label

FCC Label

TAC 3

The TAC 3 is an Auto On, two-way signaling,

EVACUATE capable personal communicator. The TAC

3 provides automatic electronic accountability, trans-

mits emergency alarms, signals the status of the

unit and provides the ability to EVACUATE or call

back personnel as needed. The TAC 3 is designed to

compliment integrated PASS by providing additional

features and significant capability, without redun-

dancy. Through the utilization of TAC 3 and the T3

LCD Base or In-Command, Incident Commanders

are provided with the ability to EVACUATE or call-

back personnel as needed from dangerous situations.

The Auto On feature insures the TAC 3 is turned on

Automatically when removed from a storage posi-

tion. The TAC 3 is NOT an PASS DEVICE, But Per-

forms as an Automated Accountability and Two-

Way Emergency Signaling System.

TAC-3 Operating Instructions

When removed from a storage position, the TAC 3

Accountability Storage Key will automatically pop

off. When the TAC 3 turns ON, the operational signal

(an escalating series of loud attention getting audio

tones), will be heard accompanied by the visual wig-

wag display of two yellow LEDs. The yellow wig-wag

display indicates the TAC 3

unit is in the ON mode.

At the same time, the TAC 3 transceiver is also ac-

tivated and immediately starts signaling the T3 LCD

Base or In-Command.

While in the ON mode, the TAC 3 may be put into

ALARM at any time by manually pressing the alarm

button located on the front surface of the unit. When

in ALARM, the yellow wig-wag display is replaced

by a rapid pulsing of two red LEDs accompanied

by a rapid modulated loud audio Alarm Signal.

When the TAC-3 is put into ALARM, an emergency

radio transmission is sent to the T3 LCD Base or In-

Command receiver. This alerts personnel outside the

immediate area that personnel may need assistance

Once in alarm, the unit can be reset or returned to

the ON mode by simply pressing both side buttons

simultaneously. To turn the TAC 3 OFF replace the

Accountability Key and press both side buttons

simultaneously. Always test TAC 3 with the T3 LCD

Base or In-Command to insure proper operation

before use.

TAC 3 EVACUATE

The TAC 3 EVACUATE function may be activated

by the Incident Commander from the T3 LCD Base

or In-Command at any time. The TAC 3

must be in

the ON mode (accountability key removed) to re-

ceive EVACUATE signals. When the EVACUATE sig-

nal is received by the TAC 3, both amber LEDs flash

rapidly with a loud chirping audio alarm tone. The

EVACUATE alarm tone is easily differentiated from

other audio tones with minimal training.

When the EVACUATE alarm signal is received by

the TAC 3, it automatically sends an electronic

acknowledgement that the signal was received.

A manual acknowledgement of the EVACUATE sig-

nal is also required. Personnel manually acknowl-

edge the EVACUATE signal by momentarily press-

ing both side buttons simultaneously. The opera-

tional signal will be heard. This acknowledgement

will cause the flashing LEDs and the loud chirping

audio tones to cease. The manual acknowledgement

lets the Incident Commander know the signal was

received and understood. When personnel are out

of harms way and accounted for, the Incident

Commander can clear the EVACUATE field on the

In-Command.

“Auto-On” Activation

The TAC 3 is designed to be automatically put into

the ON mode or turned ON when removed from a

storage position, whether it is a seating position on

apparatus or a fixed storage position such as a gear

rack. When removed from the storage position, the

tether will tighten and the Accountability Storage Key

will automatically pop off putting the TAC 3 into the

ON mode. At this point, the unit can be “reset” (from

the alarm to the ON mode) but cannot be turned

OFF until the Accountability Storage Key is replaced

and both side buttons pressed simultaneously.

Snap hook attached to Transportation or Fixed Storage

Position.

Pull turnout gear away, the Tether tightens and pulls the

Accountability Key off the TAC 3. This will automatically

activate the TAC 3 into the Sensing Mode.

TAC 3

attached to

turnout gear

Snap

Hook

The Accountability Storage Key has an adjustable

tether for ease of use. The tether can be adjusted

from approx. 1’-6” to 3’ in length. This allows for easy

utilization whether you are anchoring the tether to a

transportation position (such as to a seat in a ve-

hicle) or a fixed storage position (such as in the fire

station). Accountability Storage Keys are available

with various length tethers to facilitate various op-

erational needs.

TAC 3 is designed to meet the design and perfor-

mance requirements for personal alert safety sys-

tems (PASS) to be used by personnel working alone

or engaged in other hazardous duities.

Plastic window

pops out. Remove

information and

replace with

information as desired.

Snap window back

in place.

Changing the identification

information in the

Accountability Storage

Key window

Push small screwdriver

through slot on inside

of key

An added benefit of the new Grace system is the

Accountability Storage Key. The clear Identification

Window located on the front of the key provides the

opportunity for specific identity of the TAC 3 user

through the ability to personalize keys with pictures,

names, numbers, dept. ID, bar-codes etc. The clear

access window easily snaps into place to protect

the enclosed information and provide instant ac-

cess for quick ID should the need arise. Informa-

tion in the Identification Window can easily be

changed by partially popping the ID window out with

a small, flat blade screwdriver through the access

slot located on the back side of the key.

To reduce the risk of ignition of a flammable

atmosphere, batteries must only be changed in an

area known to be non-flammable. To change the

battery, remove the four screws securing the back.

Remove the back cover, disconnect and dispose

of the spent battery and connect the new battery.

Replace the back cover and gently tighten all four

screws using a crisscross pattern for even gasket

pressure ensuring a good seal. Do not over

tighten screws.

WARNING Always use the specified 9 volt alka-

line battery. The Duracell MN 1604 is recommended

for optimum performance, as other batteries may

not provide the same operating life. Replacing the

battery every two to three months is required un-

less indicated sooner by the Low Battery Alarm.

The Low Battery Alarm will sound when the bat-

tery has been exhausted to 20% of capacity (indi-

cating approx. 1 hour operating time remains). Im-

mediate replacement of the battery is necessary

when the low battery alarm sounds.

The low battery alarm is an easily recognized

series of double audio beep tones enunciated ev-

ery five seconds when the TAC 3 is in the “ON” mode.

Grace Industries, Inc. assumes no liability for me-

chanical, electrical or other types of battery failure.

Warning - substitution of components may im-

pair intrinsic safety. Always test TAC 3 with the

T3 LCD Base or In-Command to insure proper

operation

after battery replacement.

Battery Installation/ Replacement

Safety Certifications

Intrinsically Safe per ANSI/UL-913 for Use in Class 1,

Div. 1, Groups A, B, C, and D Hazardous Locations.

Certified to CAN/CSA Std.C22.2 No. 157-92

Intrinsically Safe, Sécurité Intrinséque.

AVERTISEMENT: La Substitution De Composants

Peut Compromettre La Sécurité Intrinséque.

AVERTISEMENT: Afin De Prévenir L ‘Inflammation D’

Atmosphéres Dangereuses, NE Changer Les

Batteries Que Dans Des Emplacements Désignés

Non Dangereux.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance

could void the user’s authority to operate this equip-

ment.

Industry Canada Notices

This device has been designed to operate with an

antenna having a maximum gain of (1.5) dBi. An-

tenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per

regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna

impedance is (50) ohms.

To reduce potential radio interference to other users,

the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen

that the equivalent isotropically radiated power

(EIRP) is not more than that required for successful

communication.

The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that

the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not

emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the

general population; consault Safety Code 6, obtain-

able from Health Canada’s website www.hc-sc.gc.ca/

rpb

TAC 3 - Specifications

Dimensions: 2-1/8”" wide by 4-1/8" high

by 1-5/8" deep.

Weight: Eight ounces with battery (w/out key).

Alarm Audio Output: 98+ dBA @ 10 feet.

Case:

Rugged, high temperature, impact resistant,

translucent, Orange polycarbonate. Entire case

glows during the ON and Alarm modes.

Methods of Attachment:

Rugged Grip Clip and D-ring for versatility in

attaching to gear.

Sound discernability:

6 dBA against given background noise.

Antenna:

Robust design which aids in signal propagation.

Threaded antenna for easy replacement.

Alarm Transmission:

A 1.5 second burst of RF transmissions

occurring every 4.5 seconds.

Range:

Dependent upon environmental conditions.

Battery:

Duracell MN 1604, 9 volt alkaline

recommended.

Battery Life:

Estimated at 100 hrs in ON mode and 2 to

4 hours in the Alarm mode.

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