{"product_id":"acr-hydrofix-hru-9490-1-hydrostatic-release-unit-4boats","title":"ACR HydroFIX HRU 9490.1 Hydrostatic Release Unit EPIRB Replacement Part 27737","description":"\u003c!-- \n  ***********************************************************\n  EBAY LISTING DATA\n  ***********************************************************\n  OPTIMIZED EBAY TITLE (80 Chars): ACR HydroFIX HRU 9490.1 Hydrostatic Release Unit EPIRB Replacement Part 27737\n  SEO NOTES: Verified SKU 27737 for 4boats.co.uk. Product is ACR 9490.1 HRU. Compatible with GlobalFix V4, Pro, iPRO, and Satellite 2\/3. SOLAS approved.\n--\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n    \"@type\": \"Product\",\n    \"name\": \"ACR HydroFIX HRU 9490.1 Hydrostatic Release Unit\",\n    \"description\": \"Premium ACR HydroFIX Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) for automatic EPIRB deployment. Meets SOLAS\/IMO requirements with a 2-year service life after installation.\",\n    \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"ACR Electronics\" },\n    \"sku\": \"27737\",\n    \"mpn\": \"9490.1\",\n    \"offers\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/4boats.co.uk\/products\/27737\",\n      \"priceCurrency\": \"GBP\",\n      \"price\": \"{{ product.price | money_without_currency }}\",\n      \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\"\n    }\n  }\n  \u003c\/script\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2c3e50; color: #ffffff; padding: 40px 20px; text-align: center; border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch1 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 28px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #ffffff;\"\u003eACR HydroFIX HRU 9490.1\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 18px; color: #ecf0f1;\"\u003ePremium Hydrostatic Release Unit | SKU: 27737\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-top: none; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThe ACR HydroFIX™ 9490.1 is a patented hydrostatic release unit (HRU) designed to automatically deploy your EPIRB in the event of a vessel sinking. Engineered for extreme marine environments, it activates when submerged at a depth of 1.5 to 4 meters, ensuring your distress signal is released and activated even if the crew cannot reach it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-left: 5px solid #27ae60; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #27ae60;\"\u003eSAFETY FIRST:\u003c\/strong\u003e This unit is a critical safety component that meets SOLAS and IMO requirements for commercial and recreational vessels worldwide.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 300px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 2px solid #3498db; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee;\"\u003e✔ 2-Year Service Life after installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee;\"\u003e✔ Automatic release at 1.5 - 4.0 meters depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee;\"\u003e✔ Corrosion-resistant, high-grade materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee;\"\u003e✔ Patented rod system for reliable activation\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee;\"\u003e✔ No yearly maintenance required\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 300px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 2px solid #3498db; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; text-align: right;\"\u003eACR Electronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eActivation Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; text-align: right;\"\u003e1.5 – 4.0 meters\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eService Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; text-align: right;\"\u003e24 Months (Installed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eApprovals\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; text-align: right;\"\u003eSOLAS, IMO, USCG\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; text-align: right;\"\u003eapprox. 180g\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"background-color: #34495e; color: #fff; padding: 12px 15px; margin: 0; border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0; text-align: center;\"\u003eCompatibility \/ Fitment Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n        \u003cthead\u003e\n          \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ecf0f1;\"\u003e\n            \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003eACR EPIRB Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003ePart Reference\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003eBracket Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/thead\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGlobalFix™ V4\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRLB-41\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSeaShelter™ 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGlobalFix™ PRO\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRLB-37\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSeaShelter™ 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGlobalFix™ iPRO\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRLB-36\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSeaShelter™ 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSatellite 3™ \/ 2™\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRLB-38 \/ RLB-32\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePathFinder™ Bracket\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"background-color: #34495e; color: #fff; padding: 12px 15px; margin: 0; border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0; text-align: center;\"\u003eOEM Cross Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fcfcfc;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eACR Part Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9490.1 \/ 9490\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e4Boats SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e27737\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fcfcfc;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAlternate Ref\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHRU Replacement Kit 9490.1C\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; background-color: #fcfcfc; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 2px solid #3498db; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eIs this a genuine original part?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #666; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eYes, this is a genuine ACR Electronics replacement part, designed specifically for their line of EPIRB brackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eHow do I know when it needs to be replaced?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #666; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThe HRU must be replaced every 2 years after installation. You should mark the installation date on the label provided with the unit to track expiry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eDoes it come with the required assembly hardware?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #666; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eYes, the 9490.1 kit typically includes the hydrostatic release unit, the plastic rod, and the necessary spacer for a standard ACR bracket installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; font-size: 14px; color: #7f8c8d; border-top: 1px solid #eee; padding-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proper installation is vital for safety. Please consult your EPIRB manual or a qualified technician for installation. 4boats.co.uk provides premium marine safety equipment you can trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"4Boats","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56755681952118,"sku":"27737","price":109.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/8140\/9004\/files\/itm_27737.jpg?v=1764338591","url":"https:\/\/www.leighnumberplates.com\/products\/acr-hydrofix-hru-9490-1-hydrostatic-release-unit-4boats","provider":"Leigh Number Plates","version":"1.0","type":"link"}