Smartfind E5 and G5 EPIRB User Manual
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1. mcmurdo Smartfind E5 and G5 EPIRB User Manual SOS Wer IN EMERGENCY AN gt gt gt p p b gt Safety notices CAUTION The EPIRB is an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon Use only in situations of grave and imminent danger to life CAUTION False alerts endanger lives and cause disruption to Search and Rescue services Deliberate misuse of the EPIRB could result in penalty WARNING Spring action antenna deployment tilt the EPIRB away from your face when deploying the antenna CAUTION Do not dismantle the EPIRB Contains no user serviceable parts CAUTION Contains lithium batteries Do not incinerate puncture deform short circuit or recharge CAUTION Dispose of a used EPIRB in accordance with local waste disposal regulations Refer to End of Life Statement CAUTION Avoid using chemical solvents to clean the EPIRB as some solvents can damage the case material CAUTION An EPIRB is a radio transmitter Some administrations may require that the user holds a valid radio licence to cover its ownership and use IN WARNING the high intensity flashing strobe light may cause discomfort if Registration The EPIRB must be promptly registered with the appropriate National Authority Failure to register the EPIRB could delay a Search and Rescue SAR response and may be unlawful viewed for prolonged periods Radio Frequency Exposure Warning WARNING The EPIRB emits low levels of radio frequ2. Refer to Annex 1 for details of specific national user registration requirements Always ensure that any changes of registration or contact details are promptly notified 5 2 DESCRIPTION An EPIRB is intended to be a one shot device Once activated it will transmit emergency alerts for at least 48 hours The EPIRB will work best while floating in water but can also be operated while on board a vessel in a liferaft or on land when placed on the ground The key components of your EPIRB are Antenna Flexible whip should be near vertical when operating Strobe Flashing signal light visible through the clear lens dome when the EPIRB is Light switched on LED Indicates the current operating status visible through the clear lens dome Activation Protected by a tear off anti tamper tab Break the tab upwards push the Switch switch in and move it fully left to activate the EPIRB Sea switch The two studs on the sides of the EPIRB are sea switch contacts Submerge these in water to activate the EPIRB automatically Test button Self test verifies the readiness of the EPIRB Lanyard Pull the lanyard spool down to free it Use the cord to tether the EPIRB toa PFD Personal Flotation Device or survival craft Antenna Strobe light Test button Red LED Green LED Af GPS model Y only EPIRB activation switch Break off the anti tamper tab to gain access to the Lanyard activation switch beneath Sea switch cont
3. Online registration httos registre406 cnes fr India Point of contact INMCC ISTRAC ISRO Tel 91 80 28371857 Fax 91 80 28371857 Email inmcc istrac org Online registration n a Italy Point of contact ITMCC Tel 39 080 5341571 Fax 39 080 5342145 Email itmcc247 cospas sarsat italy it Online registration www cospas sarsat italy it New Zealand Point of contact Rescue Co ordination Centre New Zealand Tel 64 4 577 8033 Fax 64 4 577 8041 Email 406registry maritimenz govt nz Online registration n a Portugal Point of contact Navigation Transport Marine inspector Tel 351 21 3913529 Fax 351 21 3979794 Email n a Online registration n a Sweden Point of contact MRCC Goteborg Tel 46 31 699080 Fax 46 31 648010 Email n a Online registration pts se sv radioutrustning nodsandare UK Point of contact The EPIRB Registry The Maritime and Coastguard Agency Tel 01326 211569 Fax 01326 319264 Email epirb omcga gov uk Online registration USA Important information Beacon registration is now available on line This is the preferred method of registration point your browser to http www beaconregistration noaa gov and follow the instructions on screen Use the EPIRB form Other Information At present NOAA still accepts registration by mail or fax The registration forms are pre printed with the correct mailing address and fax number A registration form may be d
4. of the following substances may be present beryllium oxide lithium lead brominated flame retardants glass In keeping with European directive 2002 96 EC Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment and the provisions of IMO Resolution A 962 23 Guidelines On Ship Recycling Orolia Ltd strongly recommends that its products including any battery packs be disposed of in a considerate and legal manner 2 15 ANNEX 1 REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration of 406MHz satellite EPIRBs with the EPIRB Registration Section of the national authority is mandatory due to the global alerting nature of the Cospas Sarsat system The information provided in the registration is used only for search and rescue purposes If the EPIRB is to enter service immediately complete the registration card and fax or email the information to the relevant national authority Some administrations allow for on line registration The authorities will normally provide the registered user with a DECAL label which you are obliged to fit to the EPIRB body as proof of registration General information related to EPIRB registration requirements around the World is published by the Cospas Sarsat organisation Some administrations now allow direct registration using the Cospas Sarsat website online IBRD registration database Further information can be found on line here www cospas sarsat org Additional registration information by country Austria Australia Point of cont
5. the remaining battery life checked see below Battery replacement The exact battery expiry date is marked under the EPIRB lens dome and repeated on the outside of the Category 1 enclosure The batteries must be replaced when The expiry date has been reached or The EPIRB has been used in an emergency situation or A false activation exceeds 6 hours of use According to national rule or regulation Servicing Service of the EPIRB should only be carried out by an approved service agent Keep the original packing material for re use whenever the EPIRB is sent for battery replacement or service GMDSS inspections Vessels that are subject to GMDSS regulations must have the EPIRB checked and tested by a ships radio surveyor enforcing national legislation The surveyor will check the expiry dates and test activate the EPIRB to ensure that it meets the required performance criteria They will read the identity message stored inside the EPIRB to confirm registration details Leisure vessels are not generally subject to official EPIRB inspection however in some countries charter passenger carrying and fishing vessels maybe Category 1 Auto housing enclosure HRU replacement The HRU has a mandatory 2 year service replacement interval IN WARNING Failure to replace the HRU after 2 years in service has elapsed may result in the EPIRB not automatically deploying in an emergency IN CAUTION Do not attempt to re use the breakable HRU rod To e
6. HRU into the slot in the lever arm and push lever arm back Engage rod head into back plate by pushing back arrow 1 and sliding down arrow 2 Check under the spring to confirm that the rod head is fully engaged 23 Remove existing R clip and cord from auto housing Fit cord of new R clip through hole in float free cover and knot inside to retain new R clip Refit the cover by engaging the hole over the HRU rod and then snapping into place Refit the R clip through the hole at the top of the rod Do NOT use cleaning agents EXPIRY Do NOT paint Compazs Sale Vessel _ MY MCMURDO Repisca FRU bam weg S Flag 232 GURITAN ed Coding 425909 G N S2 000s PenceBetey wor On the side of the ID 90001A001400001 A oneri enclosure cover remove the expiry date of the old HRU And use the identity label to mark the expiry date of the new HRU 11 TRANSPORTATION Passenger Aircraft This product contains small lithium metal batteries The EPIRB can normally be taken on board a passenger aircraft as a personal item in carry on hand baggage We recommend declaring the EPIRB to airline staff at check in in the same way you would for a laptop PC or video camera As air cargo This product contains small lithium metal batteries and may be classed as not restricted for air cargo when handled according to requirement PI 970 of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations 52nd Edition Always check with the carrier concer
7. TED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Orolia Ltd will not be liable for indirect special incidental or consequential damages of any kind sustained from any cause In no event shall Orolia Ltd be liable for any breach of warranty or other claim in an amount exceeding the purchase price of the product This warranty does not affect any statutory rights of the consumer In order to be valid claims must be made under the above warranty in writing as soon as practicable after discovery of the defect or failure and within the warranty period referred to above Proof of purchase will be required The claim should be sent together with the product in question to the address set out below or to an Approved Service Agent Following a valid warranty claim Orolia Ltd shall be entitled to repair or replace the product or part in question free of charge or at Orolia Ltds sole discretion to refund to the buyer the price of the product or a proportional part of the price Orolia Ltd shall not be liable to a buyer who is not a consumer for any other loss or damage whether indirect special or consequential loss of profit or otherwise costs expenses or other claims for compensation which arise out of or in connection with this product In the case of a consumer Orolia Ltd shall only be liable where other loss or damage is foreseeable Nothing shall limit Orolia Ltd s liability for death or personal injury caused by its ne
8. THE EPIRB The EPIRB is designed and optimised to be used floating in the sea But it can also be used in other situations Aboard ship lees AAS DO Place the EPIRB in the open clear of overhangs Keep the EPIRB upright hold it if necessary DO NOT Place the EPIRB close to large structures Lay the EPIRB on its side Place the EPIRB under cover Secure the EPIRB lanyard to the vessel In a liferaft Deploy the EPIRB so that it is visible outside of the liferaft canopy Uncoil the lanyard and tie it to the liferaft then throw the EPIRB overboard so that it floats WV Stowing the EPIRB Manual bracket Hold the bracket collar open and drop the EPIRB into the bracket The slots in the EPIRB fit over the locating lugs in the bracket Hold the collar shut and fit the R clip to secure the EPIRB Fold over the antenna and locate the end moulding in the retaining slot o Align slot with lug Locate end of antenna in slot Fit R clip 13 Re fitting into enclosure Place the EPIRB on its side in the enclosure with the TEST button in view Engage base of EPIRB into the recess in the lever arm Bend the antenna and retain it in the recess Refit cover squarely engaging the guides at the top end and the rod through hole in cover Locate cover onto back plate and snap the lower end down over locating lug 6 Refit R clip through hole in HRU rod a dig a IN CAUTION Failure to fit EPIRB correctly ma
9. act Frequency Office Point of contact Beacon Registration Federal Ministry for Transport Section AusSAR Tel 43 1 33181621 Tel 61 2 6279 5766 or 1800 406 406 Fax 43 1 33181649 Fax 61 2 9332 6323 or 1800 406 329 Email ernst cerny bmvit gv at Email ausbeacon amsa gov au Online registration n a Online registration www beacons amsa Owners in Australia please note the following requirement from the Australian Standards Authority MAdvice to owners of EPIRBsO Registration of 406MHz satellite EPIRBs with the EPIRB Registration Section of the National Authority is mandatory because of the global alerting nature of the system The information provided in the registration card is used only for rescue purposes Fill in the owner registration card immediately upon completion of the sales transaction Mail the registration card immediately If the beacon is to enter service immediately complete the registration card and fax the information to the national authority The Original card must still be mailed to the relevant national authority for hard copy reference and filing If the current owner is transferring the beacon to a new owner the current owner is required to inform the national authority by letter fax or telephone the name and address of the new owner The subsequent owner of the beacon is required to provide the national authority with the information as shown in the owner registration card This obligation transfers to all subsequent own
10. act 6 one each side 3 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Manual actvation switch The EPIRB is manually activated break off the anti tamper tab to gain access to the manual activation switch beneath Automatic Sea switch contacts When the EPIRB is released from its bracket a magnetic switch activates and places the EPIRB into a ready state It will turn on automatically if the sea switch contacts on either side of the EPIRB body are immersed in water regardless of the status of the manual activation switch The Automatic sea water switch has a built in time delay to ensure that it operates correctly in rough seas The EPIRB must be in the water for at least 2 seconds before it will automatically activate and it has to be dry for at least 8 seconds before it will stop transmitting TEST button The test button is used to verify the readiness of the EPIRB Strobe light Four high visibility LEDs flash simultaneously to produce the strobe light zone this provides a visual means of locating the EPIRB It will start flashing immediately after the EPIRB is switched ON Its flashing will pause for a short time when each 406 MHz alert transmission is sent which is once every 50 seconds Strobe light EPIRB ON dd at coz 1 flash every 3 seconds pause every 50 seconds Red LED indicator The red LED illuminates when the EPIRB is first switched ON and will start to flash slowly once the first transmissions are made 121 5 MHz transmission
11. amine the outer case and bracket for any signs of damage If required clean the outer case with fresh water wipe dry and examine the EPIRB and bracket for any damage IN CAUTION Never use chemical solvents to clean the EPIRB or bracket Inspect the EPIRB and its mountings visually for deterioration or damage The EPIRB is designed to allow water to circulate around the outer edge of the dome inside the outer clear plastic edge but outside the waterproof seal Consequently a volume of water in this area is of no significance Make the following checks lanyard is not tied to the vessel structure battery is in date sea switch contacts are clean antenna springs to a near vertical position when released frangible switch seal intact self test monthly Category 2 bracket EPIRB is correctly fitted and secure in its bracket Category 1 enclosure HRU is in date EPIRB base is located into the D shaped recess and antenna is correctly stowed R clip is fitted into the groove at end of plastic rod not through hole Never paint the EPIRB or its mounting bracket or enclosure during vessel cleansing or painting always temporally remove the EPIRB and its mounting to a safe place After a manual activation The anti tamper switch cover must be replaced by a service agent AN CAUTION The battery may be run down and need replacement see below 21 Inadvertent operation The anti tamper switch cover must be replaced by a service agent and
12. ations on purchasing your beacon As standard your unit has a one year 12 months warranty from the date of purchase shown or your invoice however this can be extended by a further four years by simply registering your unit on line at www mcmurdomarine com Then follow the REGISTER WARRANTY link at the top of the page Warranty Statement Subject to the provisions set out below Orolia Ltd warrants that this product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of up to five years see above from the date of purchase Orolia Ltd will not be liable to the buyer under the above warranty for any defect arising from fair wear and tear wilful damage negligence abnormal working conditions failure to follow Orolia Ltds instructions whether oral or in writing including a failure to install properly and or to use batteries recommended and or supplied by Orolia Ltd misuse or alterations or repair of the product by persons other than Orolia Ltd or an Approved Service Agent for parts materials or equipment not manufactured by Orolia Ltd in respect of which the buyer shall only be entitled to the benefit of any warranty or guarantee given by the manufacturer to Orolia Ltd for the battery storage life which is specifically excluded from this warranty if the total price for the product has not been paid THE LIMITED WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMI
13. e off and circuit board away from the base section Avoid touching the circuit board if possible Carefully unplug each of the three white battery connectors 15 8 INSTALLATION Bulkhead bracket When selecting a suitable mounting position consider Ease of access in an emergency Position at least 1 metre from compass equipment and 50 cm from powerful magnets e g magnets found in loud speakers and radio equipment Allow sufficient clearance above the EPIRB to allow for easy removal from the bulkhead bracket Mounting procedure The bulkhead bracket is designed to mount on a flat surface using four fixing points Four stainless steel screws 25mm in length are included Check that the rear side of the mounting surface is clear and that the fixing screws will not penetrate through into any other objects Offer the bracket into the chosen position and mark through the mounting slots using the bracket as a template Drill four 3mm 1 8 holes and securely screw the bracket in place 130 mm 16 Category 1 automatic release installation The enclosure should be mounted upright against a vertical bulkhead Alternately it may be mounted horizontally on a flat surface such as a cabin roof No other orientations are recommended E It is critical to locate the enclosure in a position where the released EPIRB will not get trapped by overhangs rigging antennas etc should the vessel ever sink An expanse
14. eed to be re programmed when transferred to a different vessel provided the vessel is under the same flag state The new owner should detail above complete a new registration In most other countries the EPIRB must be re programmed with either the new vessels Maritime Mobile Station Identity MMSI or its radio callsign whichever is required by the country controlling the new vessel Since the EPIRB identity contains a country code it follows that changing the flag state of the vessel also means the EPIRB must be re programmed For details of your nearest agent either contact Orolia Ltd using the details in the warranty section or visit the service section of the web site www mcmurdomarine com 30 Orolia Ltd Silver Point Airport Service Road Portsmouth PO3 5PB United Kingdom Phone 44 0 23 9262 3900 Fax 44 0 23 9262 3998 E mail service mcmurdo orolia com Website www memurdomarine com An Orolia Group Business 82 1073 001 Issue 4
15. ency radiation avoid handling the antenna once activated Ownership details Vessel Name Owner details EPIRB m HEX ID Contents T lt OVERNVIE Wer een RC E 5 2 DESCRIPTION see ee eee 6 3 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS nnen ennen een eeneneen 7 2 EPIRBSIOWBGE 2 eee terde teen 8 5 EPIRB OPERATING PROCEDURE aasssssersrsrsrrrerersns 10 6 GETTING THE BEST FROM THE EPIRB 12 L FALSE ALLER IS muntte matten 15 8 INSTALLATION 2 dni ene de te du det deu dem etude de tue oe deis 16 9 SEEFTEST teca tea oes ek up RUM C ED ene LIED EE 20 10 MIAIBNTENANC E eeesventucuitontucut ueniunt santet uantuceisicn uin uicem 21 11 TRANSPORTATION 2 24 12 SPECIFICATION ss 2a ae 25 13 WARRANTY STATEMENT eneen eenen 26 I4 ENDOOF LIFE STATEMENT euer enter 27 15 ANNEX 1 REGISTRATION INFORMATION 28 Disclaimer The information and illustrations contained in this publication are to the best of our knowledge correct at the time of going to print We reserve the right to change specifications equipment installation and maintenance instructions without notice as part of our policy of continuous product development and improvement No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form electronic or otherwise without permission in writing from Orolia Ltd No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in the publication although ev
16. ers Belgium Canada Point of contact IBPT Canadian Beacon Registry Tel 32 2 2268856 Phone 1 877 406 SOS1 7671 Fax 32 2 2268802 Fax 1 877 406 FAX8 3298 Email bmr bipt be or email CBR sarnet dnd ca Online registration n a Address CFB Trenton PO Box 1000 Stn Forces Astra ON KOK 3W0 Online registration www cbr rcb ca 28 Finland Point of contact The Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority Tel 358 9 69661 Fax 358 9 6966410 Web www ficora fi Greenland Denmark Point of contact Greenland Telecom Administration Tel 45 35430333 Fax 45 35431434 Email n a Ireland Point of contact Maritime Radio Affairs Unit Tel 4353 1 6782367 Fax 4353 1 6783109 Email radiosurveyors transport ie Online registration n a Netherlands Point of contact Radio Communications Agency Tel 31 50 5877555 Fax 31 50 5877400 Email tE Zane 22 nl Point of contact Post and Telecommunications Authority Tel 47 2 2824600 Fax 47 2 2824890 Email inger lise walter npt no Online registration n a South Africa Point of contact SASAR MRCC Cape Town Tel 27 21 9383310 Fax 27 21 9383319 Email mrcc ct samsa org za Online registration n a Switzerland Point of contact Federal Office of Communications Tel 41 32 3275511 Fax 41 32 3275555 Email n a Online registration n a France Point of contact FMCC Tel 33 5 61274636 Fax 33 5 61274878 Email fmee enes fr
17. ery care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible This manual is applicable for McMurdo Smartfind E5 and G5 version 2 EPIRBs manufactured after March 2013 1 OVERVIEW This Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon EPIRB is intended for carriage on SOLAS and non SOLAS vessels When carrying an EPIRB on board you enjoy the reassurance of a last resort safeguard against any life threatening incidents that may occur anywhere in the world Only operate the EPIRB in situations of grave and imminent danger to life False alerts endanger lives Help prevent them by understanding how to look after the EPIRB Cospas Sarsat system EPIRBs transmit a unique emergency message identifier via the Cospas Sarsat satellite system which can determine your location anywhere on the earth s surface In most cases the first emergency alert is received within 5 minutes of activation depending on satellite coverage at the time this can sometimes extend to around 45 minutes When the emergency alert message is received at a Rescue Co ordination Centre RCC it is cross referenced by the Unique Identifier Number UIN against user registration information Details of the alert will be forwarded to the appropriate local Search and Rescue SAR teams Keeping your vessels registration details up to date is critical to ensuring a quick SAR response If you have purchased the GPS version it has a built in GPS receiver which can reduce the time for Sea
18. gligence This warranty is to be interpreted under English law All enquiries relating to this warranty or Approved Service Agents should be sent to Orolia Ltd Silver Point Airport Service Road Portsmouth Hampshire PO3 5PB UK Telephone Int 44 0 23 9262 3900 Fax Int 44 0 23 9262 3998 Web www mcmurdomarine com Email service mcmurdo orolia com An Orolia Group Business 26 14 END OF LIFE STATEMENT At the end of the EPIRB s useful life it is vital that the battery be disconnected from the main unit to prevent false alarms False alarms cause expensive disruption to Search and Rescue services and may endanger lives as a consequence It is also necessary that the EPIRB and its battery pack be disposed of in a manner that does not present a threat of environmental damage Battery Removal instruction Refer to section 7 Disposal Contains traces of lithium may contain traces of lead and brominated flame retardants BFRs both in the housing material and circuit boards HEN DO NOT INCINERATE Orolia Ltd strongly recommends that this EPIRB product and its battery pack be disposed of in a sensible and considerate manner For example do not simply discard the product in the domestic waste Instead take it to a civil recycling facility or contact Orolia Ltd for advice Green Passport Ship Recycling Information Orolia Ltd hereby declares potentially hazardous content in some of its electronic products Small amounts
19. he strobe light will start to flash immediately and the Red LED will light After 50 seconds has passed the Red LED will start to flash indicating that the distress transmissions have started ONLY IN EMERGENCY PUSH amp SLIDE LEFT The 50 second delay before the first transmission is made allows the user to turn the EPIRB off if it was activated in error The antenna should be positioned as upright as possible with a clear view of the sky Avoid handling the antenna as this may impair performance 10 Turning the EPIRB off Should the EPIRB be activated by mistake or if the emergency ends then the EPIRB can be turned OFF by sliding the activation switch fully to the right REMOVE FROM WATER AND DRY EPIRB IF ON SLIDE SWITCH TO RIGHT After water activation dry the sea switch contacts and wait about 8 seconds for the automatic sea switch to de activate The strobe light will stop flashing and the red LED will go out Important After EPIRB activation and as soon as practical the EPIRB should be taken to a service agent who will fit a new switch anti tamper tab and check the battery condition If the EPIRB has been used for more than 6 hours in total a set of fresh battery packs should be fitted to ensure the full 48 hour operational life is still available This is necessary to ensure that in an emergency it will operate for the full 48 hours required by international regulations 11 6 GETTING THE BEST FROM
20. is taking place whenever the Red LED is flashing alternately with the strobe light Every 50 seconds the red LED will flash rapidly followed by a single long flash to indicate each 406 MHz transmission Green LED GPS version only The green LED flashes alternately with the strobe to indicate that a valid position has been obtained by the GPS receiver Every 50 seconds it illuminates for 2 seconds to indicate that the position is being transmitted on 406MHz Every 20 minutes the GPS receiver updates its position information If a fix is not obtained the green LED stops flashing and illuminates only every 50 seconds when the previous position information is transmitted 4 EPIRB STOWAGE Bulkhead bracket category 2 The bulkhead bracket has two parts The EPIRB can be quickly unclipped from the bulkhead mount for easy stowage Always transport the EPIRB in the Carrysafe collar The Carrysafe collar keeps the EPIRB protected against accidental activation even when wet Press catch and lift the Carrysafe Releasing EPIRB from the bulkhead bracket Pull the R clip out of the bracket to release the retaining strap Hold the antenna to prevent it springing loose and lift the EPIRB out of the mounting points we eo Release the antenna tip Pull the R clip out of the bracket and release the retaining strap Lift the EPIRB out of the collar Float free enclosure category1 The float free version EPIRB has a plas
21. ned for any additional shipment restrictions that may apply 24 12 SPECIFICATION nr Operating 406 040 MHz 1 kHz Transmitter frequenc Powerouput 5W typical Modulation Phase 16KOGID Homer frequenc jPoweroutpt 50mWradiatedtypical jModultion Swepttone AM 3K20A3X Lightouput 0 75cdminimm O Z O Z Flashhrae 23flashesperminue GPS Heceiver Smartfind Centre frequency 1 57542 GHz G5 Plus onl Sensitivity 175 dBW minimum Operating life Sheflife Operating 20 Cto 55 C Storage 30 Cto 70 C temperature 22 F to 4158 F Automatic release 4 metres max 13 feet depth 770 grams 1 7 Ib Length of antenna 18 cm 7 inches Satellite system Cospas Sarsat T 001 T 007 Height of bod 21 cm 8 2 inches BEE i len ne 0 Marine Equipment Directive FCC ID KLS E5 1 EEE Worldwide EC 61097 2 Meets IMO A 662 16 A 694 1 7 regulations A 810 19 A 814 19 This device complies with the GMDSS provisions of part 80 of the FCC rules EC Declaration of Conformity Hereby Orolia Ltd declares that this EPIRB is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Marine Equipment Directive MED 96 98 EC A copy of the Declaration Of Conformity can be obtained on line from www mcmurdomarine com documents 25 13 WARRANTY STATEMENT IMPORTANT Orolia Ltd warranty registration Congratul
22. nly be self tested 12 times per year or a total of 72 times during the 6 year battery lifetime If the EPIRB has been activated for a cumulative period in excess of 6 hours self testing and operation then the battery must be replaced to ensure that in an emergency it will still operate for a minimum of 48 hours at 20 C as required by International regulations If the EPIRB fails self test it should be immediately removed from service Long self test GPS version only The GPS model can also be put through a GPS long self test which includes allowing the GPS to acquire a fix As this test consumes significant amounts of power it is restricted to a maximum of 10 tests in total 20 Take the EPIRB outside under an unobstructed sky Press and hold the TEST button until the red LED lights then release Wait for the standard self test to complete then immediately the strobe light flashes press and hold the TEST button for 15 seconds or until the red LED lights again The red LED will stay ON and the green LED will begin to flash The TEST button may now be released Typically the test will run for 15 minutes during the test do not shield the EPIRB and do not stand over it A successful GPS position test will cause the green LED to light continuously for a short length of time and then go out A fail is indicated by a continuous red LED 10 MAINTENANCE Routine checks self test the EPIRB monthly check that the battery is in date and ex
23. nsure correct operation the breakable HRU rod must be replaced when the HRU is changed Only fit an original McMurdo replacement HRU Kit Part No 82 962 001A The HRU kit list of contents should include the following parts HRU HRU HRU rod HRU rod collar Self tapping screw R clip corded Identity Label HRU Rod Alternative HRU HRU rod collar and self tapping screw 22 If the HRU Kit has been supplied pre assembled with the HRU rod already fitted do not disassemble Preparation If required put the HRU rod through replacement HRU Fit HRU rod collar over the end of rod slide down until tight against HRU body and secure in place using supplied self tapping screw Check that the HRU is still valid for installation refer to date printed on HRU kit box label Mark the HRU to show date of expiry 2 years from the month of installation LD Cmmi a uS EN Auto housing disassembly Remove enclosure R clip and pull the cover slowly off Remove the EPIRB and stow it in a dry place Caution EPIRB may activate if wet HRU replacement procedure Push back the lever arm to take up the force of the spring Push the HRU back then upwards out of the slot in the lever arm When the rear clip disengages slowly release the lever arm The HRU with its breakable rod can now be lifted free and safely discarded Fitting the new HRU assembly Locate the new HRU complete with breakable HRU rod fitted Slide the
24. o housing 19 9 SELF TEST Self test button The EPIRB has a built in self test capability that will confirm whether the battery is healthy both distress transmitters are functional and that the high intensity strobe light is operational It is recommended to self test the EPIRB monthly more frequent self testing can put unnecessary drain on the battery During the EPIRB self test a specially coded test transmission is sent that will not alert the authorities A self test can be made while the Category 2 EPIRB is held in the Carrysafe bracket a Category1 EPIRB should be removed from the enclosure first The self test should be carried out during the first 5 minutes of the hour so as to minimise any disturbance of the emergency channels 1 Push and hold the TEST button down until the red LED indicator lights 2 A successful self test will result in the red LED and strobe light flashing together a number of times 3 The number of strobe light flashes indicates past battery usage Accumulated Battery Use Number of strobe light hours flashes 0 to 4 3 4 to 6 2 More than 6 1 Once the self test has completed the EPIRB will switch off automatically A self test failure will result in NO strobe light flash and the red LED turning OFF Important Each self test draws small amounts of energy from the battery pack Unnecessary testing of the EPIRB will reduce the run time of the EPIRB in an emergency On average the EPIRB should o
25. of flat surface is required to allow the enclosure lid to eject Mount it were it can easily be accessed without use of a ladder Mount it close to the vessel s navigation position Consider ease of access in an emergency AVOID Positions with insufficient space for lid ejection and maintenance Positions within 1m 3 of any compass equipment Mounting within 2m 6 of any Radar antenna Direct impact from waves Locations where damage is possible when operating other equipment Exhaust fumes chemical and oil sources and areas of high vibration Mounting procedure Locate enclosure base against a flat surface using the 4 fixing points The base plate of the enclosure can be used as a drilling guide 1 Pull out the R shaped clip and remove the enclosure lid Note how the EPIRB fits then remove it to somewhere dry its sea switch is now armed 2 Offer the base plate into the chosen position and mark through the mounting holes 3 he enclosure is supplied with x4 25mm 1 stainless steel wood screw fixings 6mm 1 4 nuts and bolts can also be used not supplied 17 Category 1 enclosure installation outline p OBSTRUCTION FREE AREA Jl 8m xam 3z x 20 150mm 5 0 104mm 84mm 3 3 2 150mm 5 0 Ka ie Boe Be RE Se HE oe Be 440mm 17 3 140mm 55 Marking Hydrostatic Release Unit HRU expiry Category 1 enclosure The HRU has a two
26. ownloaded from the website given above However you register the beacon you will be sent a decal which must be attached to the beacon Emergency Contact It is VITAL that the Emergency Contact information is accurate particularly regarding the telephone number as this will be used to validate an alert Only if the beacon registration and approximate location details can be confirmed will USCG United States Coast Guard launch an immediate rescue otherwise there will be a delay whilst further alerts from the same source are received and verified Registration address Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration SARSAT Beacon Registration NSOF E SPO53 1315 East West Hwy Silver Spring MD 20910 3282 FAX 301 817 4565 Helpline 301 817 4515 or toll free 1 888 212 SAVE 7283 If the registration details for your country are not shown here please check for latest information at www mcmurdomarine com documents Sale or transfer lf the EPIRB or vessel is being transferred to a new owner the current owner should inform the national authority by email facsimile letter or telephone of the name and address of the new owner The new owner of the beacon is required to provide the national authority with the information as shown on the registration card This obligation transfers to all subsequent owners National serialised EPIRBs such are sold in USA Canada UK Australia and New Zealand do not normally n
27. rch and Rescue teams to arrive on scene as your precise coordinates are transmitted within the first few minutes Non GPS versions are pinpointed using Doppler Shift from the over flying satellites EPIRBs have a secondary or homing transmitter which allows SAR teams to direction find or home in on the EPIRB once they arrive on the scene Once activated the EPIRB will continue to transmit emergency alerts for a minimum of 48 hours For further information visit Cospas Sarsat on line at www cospas sarsat org You must register your EPIRB with the appropriate authorities Failure to file a valid user register may slow the rescue and lead to loss of life The EPIRB is pre programmed with a Unique Identity Number UIN before it reaches the end customer The UIN must be registered with the national authority indicated in the white area of the label on the rear of the EPIRB Complete the included user registration form and return it to the address indicated As some authorities may require online registration always check for any guidance notes printed on the registration form The country code programmed into your EPIRB is shown on the rear identity label You must register your vessel and contact details with the authorities in that country MV TEST Unique Sa EPIRB 1 Vessel name nd 2DCC664FA4FFBFF U N FLAG 366 USA Serial 26578 Y Gou ntry code CATEGORY 1 AUTO Example onl ample Only Class 2 20 55C 4 131F How to register
28. tic enclosure It contains a spring loaded lever which automatically pushes the enclosure lid off and releases the EPIRB if the vessel sinks Automatic ejection is controlled by a Hydrostatic Release Unit HRU before it reaches 4 metres 13 feet depth As the EPIRB floats away it automatically activates Sea switch activates EPIRB transmits EPIRB arms when free from housing HRU cuts rod Lid ejects and EPIRB floats free Never tie the EPIRB lanyard to the vessel because doing so would prevent the EPIRB from floating free Manually releasing EPIRB from the enclosure Remove the R clip from the retaining rod then pull off the enclosure cover and remove the EPIRB 5 EPIRB OPERATING PROCEDURE Vessel Sinking If abandoning ship and there is time to fetch the EPIRB release the EPIRB from its mounting bracket and carry it with you to the liferaft Category 1 float free enclosure Automatic activation If the vessel sinks the EPIRB will automatically release itself from its enclosure before it reaches a depth of 4 metres The EPIRB will float to the surface and automatically start to operate Category 2 bulkhead bracket Manual activation Remove the EPIRB completely from the Carrysafe collar to gain access to the rear facing activation switch 1 Break off the anti tamper tab by pulling it upwards 2 Push the switch catch in and move the switch fully to the left ON position When the EPIRB is first activated t
29. y impair its ability to float free in an emergency Cover correctly snapped in place 14 7 FALSE ALERTS If the EPIRB has been accidentally activated or if rescue is affected before arrival of the rescue services owitch off the EPIRB and notify the appropriate rescue services or authorities at the earliest possible time Contact the rescue services coastguard or police by radio or telephone to advise them of the false alert You may be asked to provide the UIN 15 digit Hex ID number of the EPIRB date time duration cause of activation and geographic location at the time you switched off the EPIRB Dealing with a transmitting EPIRB In the unlikely event that the EPIRB develops a fault and will not turn off transmissions can be prevented from reaching the satellite by cutting off the antenna close to its base The EPIRB should then be wrapped in metal foil or placed in a sealed metal container or steel locker Take care when dealing with the antenna refer to product safety warnings Do contact the authorities to notify them of the false alert Leave the EPIRB for 3 days or until the battery has fully run down before having it serviced Fully disabling an EPIRB If it is necessary to fully disable an EPIRB by unplugging the battery pack proceed as follows Locate a medium size cross headed Screwdriver Unscrew and retain the 3 sealing screws that hold the top dome onto the base section Lift the lens dom
30. year in service life starting from the date of installation of the EPIRB The installer must mark off the month date of two years into the future on the body of the HRU and put the same month date onto the label on the outside of the enclosure Mark the HRU by cutting out the corresponding month and year label date The outside of the enclosure should be marked using the alpha numeric stickers provided and then covered with the clear adhesive label provided Use date format month and year for example JUN 2006 18 Marking vessel name The vessel name should be marked on the EPIRB body and on the Category 1 enclosure if fitted Alpha numeric stickers are provided to do this protect the markings with a section of the clear adhesive label provided Fie 3 316 CANADA SIN 33 2493 278C3B82B0FFBFF E J N S w 2 6 0 Lift off required letter Apply name letters to Cover name letters a small knife blade EPIRB rear label and with clear label works well enclosure cover Instruction plate The EPIRB is supplied with a self adhesive instruction plate which has basic visual instructions showing how to operate the EPIRB in an emergency Mount the instruction plate next to the EPIRB so that it is easily visible in an emergency During vessel maintenance ensure the plate does not get painted over or cleaned down with strong degreasing solvents 70 gt s ay Er Mount instruction plate next t
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