406 EPIRB USER MANUAL
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1. A dl E off Pull EPIRB towards you 5 5 Manual activation If the vessel is not sinking but there is imminent danger then remove the EPIRB from its bracket and activate it manually as shown below Note that once activated it will flash immediately but it will not transmit a distress call for 50 seconds This gives you a chance to turn it off if ou activated it in error OP alor NY po JI o K a TI Locate switches on rear EPIRB will flash 10 Once activated the EPIRB must have its antenna near upright and it must have a clear view of the sky for proper operation Lying it on its side or placing it next to a metal wall will impair its range and may fail to alert the rescue services Avoid handling the antenna as this will also impair performance 5 6 Deactivation emergency ends then the EPIRB can be reset back to its Dm ready state as follows E e Remove EPIRB from any water and dry its sea MAA switch contacts cr Press READY button Wait 8 seconds for sea switch to turn off 2 ve If EPIRB is still flashing then it must have been turned on manually e Slide the switch cover fully to the right e Press and release READY button If EPIRB is still flashing then it has a fault Refer to section 6 on False Alarms 5 7 Battery condition If your EPIRB has been activated for a cumulative period in excess of 2 hours then its battery will need replacing2. 15 8 ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION 8 1 Siting The enclosure should be mounted upright against a vertical bulkhead Alernately it may be mounted horizontally on a flat surface such as a cabin roof No other orientations are recommended y e N NA OO LL If you have a float free EPIRB it is critical that you choose a position where the released EPIRB will not get trapped by overhangs rigging antennas etc should the vessel ever sink An expanse of flat surface is required to allow the enclosure lid to eject Use the list below to choose a suitable mounting position e Mount on the outside of the vessel s structure e Mount close to the vessel s navigation position e Consider ease of access in an emergency AVOID e Positions with insufficient space for lid ejection and maintenance Positions within 1 m 3 of any compass equipment Mounting within 2 m 6 of any Radar antenna Direct impact from waves Siting where damage is likely Exhaust fumes chemical and oil sources 8 2 Mounting procedure The enclosure mounts against a flat surface using 4 fixing points See illustration for mounting dimensions or use the backplate of the enclosure as a marking guide To do this 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 16 Offer the back plate into the chosen position and mark through the mounting holes The enclosure is s
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4. If you do not slow the EPIRB in its bracket there is a risk of the EPIRB activating if it gets wet 3 2 Float free enclosure If you purchased the automatically activated version a suffix also known as the float free version then your EPIRB is supplied in a plastic enclosure see section 8 This is much more than just a protective housing it contains a sprung loaded lever which automatically pushes the enclosure lid off and releases the EPIRB if your vessel sinks This automatic ejection is controlled by a device called a Hydrostatic Release Unit HRU If the enclosure is submerged then before it reaches 4 metres 13 feet deep the HRU cuts a plastic rod that holds back the spring and the lid is ejected releasing the EPIRB which floats to the surface and switches on automatically The diagram below illustrates the automatic release sequence 1 As the vessel sinks the enclosure fills with water The HRU contains a blade which is released due to water pressure acting on a diaphragm Before it reaches a depth of 4 metres the HRU will operate and cut the plastic rod releasing the coil spring 2 The spring pushes the EPIRB and the enclosure lid outwards As the lid pivots off it disengages from the screw head that helped hold it in place The lid is weigted so it rolls over and falls away 3 As the EPIRB floats away from the lid it moves out of range of the magnet Once away from the magnet its sea switch becomes armed 4
5. Strobe light This is the glass U tube visible through the clear lens dome When the EPIRB is activated this will falsh every few seconds Red lamp Visible through the clear lens dome at the rear of the EPIRB This stays on or flashes to show you which mode you are in Program point A dimple in the clear dome through which your supplier can optically input the coded message unique to your EPIRB READY button Press this key once to de activate the EPIRB Hold it down to run the built in self test which checks basic operation ON button Press this key to activate the EPIRB manually The key is protected by a sliding door which is fitted with a tamper seal Sea switch The two screw heads below the keys are sea switch contacts Submerge these in water to automatically activate the EPIRB Lanyard Pull the lanyard spool down to free it Use the cord to tether the EPIRB to a survival craft Never tie the EPIRB to your vessel 3 1 Wall bracket If you purchased the manually activated version m suffix this is normally supplied with a wall mounting bracket see section 7 The bracket is made from white plastic so it will not rust Its top section is sprung loaded so that one simple squeeze will quickly release the EPIRB allowing it to be carried to a liferaft The wall bracket should be sited in plain view near an emergency exit This bracket is more than just a stowage point it contains a magnet which disarms the EPIRB s sea switch
6. The sea switch activates The EPIRB then floats on the surface with is strobe light flashing After 50 seconds it makes its first distress transmission 4 sea switch Sy activates Ji Pe Vr W nT Mit 7 3 EPIRB arms once y away from magnet le NI N 1 HRU cuts rod 2 Lid ejects If you need to activate your EPIRB manually it can be freed from the enclosure after pulling out he R shaped retaining pin and removing the lid 3 3 Manual EPIRB in enclosure Customers who need to mount their EPIRB in an exposed position can select the protective enclosure without a HRU fitted c suffix This means that the EPIRB will not float free if your vessel sinks This is known as a category 2 EPIRB You can tell which enclosure you have by reading the category from the front of the enclosure E3a Rescue 406a Category HRU fitted Automatic float free E3c Rescue 406c Category 2 No HRU fitted Will not float free 4 Controls 4 1 ON button This is hidden behind a sliding door which protects it from accidental activation The sliding door has a tamper seal to show if the EPIRB has been activated The EPIRB can be activated manually by sliding the door to the left breaking the seal and then momentarily pressing the ON button When activated the EPIRB will start to flash immediately It will not make any distress transmissions for 50 seconds This gives you a ch
7. This is necessary to ensure that the next time it gets used it will operate for the full 48 hours required by government regulations See section 10 3 for battery replacement instructions 5 8 Re fitting EPIRB 5 8 1 Refitting into wall bracket The EPIRB is now in its ready state but its sea switch is still armed and will activate if it gets wet To de activate the EPIRB fully it must be returned to its mounting bracket where a magnet hidden in the bracket will make the EPIRB safe Do the following 4 Push down Insert until clip locks antenna t f an Y TC 7 Push AS y backwards y y El VA rit i E 174 4 Push firmly Lo into cup a 11 5 8 2 Re fitting enclosure Offer EPIRB into backplate with switches facing outwards Engage base of EPIRB into D shaped metal prongs Antenna rests either to left or right of release pin Check EPIRB is fully engaged in metal prongs and resting on foam pad Refit cover by first locating release pin through hole in cover Locate cover onto backplate then snap down over locating lug Refit R clip through hole in end of release pin Switches facing out CAUTION Failure to fit EPIRB correctly may impair its ability to float free e in an emergency Slide D shaped foot into prongs Fit cover 5 over pin e BN Fit R clip through pin VS se cover onto locating lug 12 6 FALSE ALARMS False al
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9. contains approx 6 5 gm of Lithium each battery pack contains 3 cells with lt 2 5 lithium and a nominal weight of 85 gm Transport the EPIRB in compliance with applicable regulations for this weight of hazardous material For further information refer to the McMurdo website www mcmurdo co uk 10 6 GMDSS inspections If your vessel is subject to GMDSS regulations then you can expect to get regular visits from ship surveyors enforcing national legislation They will check the expiry dates and activate the EPIRB to prove that it really works and they will read the identity message stored inside the EPIRB to check that you have registered it properly Leisure vessels are not subject to these inspections However in some countries passenger and fishing vessels are covered by the legislation 11 FULLY DISABLING AN EPIRB In the unlikely event that your EPIRB refuses to turn off then it may have a fault Procedures for dealing with a faulty EPIRB are covered in section 6 on false alarms in simple terms you should do the following e De activate the EPIRB as described in section 6 2 e Suppress its signal by removing the antenna and wrapping the EPIRB in metal foil as described in section 6 3 e Leave for 3 days until the battery is used up We do not recommend any other course of action However if it is absolutely necessary to fully disable an EPIRB by unplugging its battery proceed as follows 23 This is a dangerous ta
10. message on the 406 MHz distress frequency This message is relayed via satellite and earth station to the nearest rescue co ordination centre The satellite system is run by COSPAS SARSAT and is described in the Appendix Using the characteristics of the received signal the orbiting satellites can establish the position of the transmitting EPIRB to within approximately 5 km The EPIRB transmits a message that identifies the exact vessel to which it was registered Knowing which vessel is in distress allows the rescue services to eliminate false alarms and launch an appropriate rescue The EPIRB also has a secondary distress transmitter This transmits on 121 5 MHz and is used for homing purposes When the rescue services get close this allows them to direction find on the signal To cater for searches at night the EPIRB has a bright falshing light that aids final visual location 3 DESCRIPTION The EPIRB is a powerfull self contained distress transmitter It is powered by a light weight Lithium battery that has a replacement interval of 5 years An EPIRB is intended to be a one shot device once activated it can operate for at least 48 hours It operates best while floating in water but it can also be operated while on board Referring to the previous figure the key components of your EPIRB are as follows Antenna This is a flexible whip It must e near vertical when operating If the antenna gets bent gently straighten it out
11. the product is sold to a consumer in which case the statutory rights of a consumer are not to be affected In order to be valid claims must be made under the above warrantly in writing as soon as practicable after discovery of the defect or failure and within the warranty periods referred to above Proof of purchace 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 McMurdo Limited shall be entitled to repair or replace the product or part in question free of charge or at McMurdo Limited s sole discretion to refund to the buyer the price of the product or a proportional part of the price McMurdo Limited 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 McMurdo Limited shall only be liable where other loss or damage is foreseeable Nothing shall limit McMurdo Limited s liability for death or personal injury caused by its negligence This warranty is to be interpreted under English law All enquiries relating to this warranty or Approved Service Agents should be sent to McMurdo Limited Silver Point Airpor Service Road Portsmouth Hampshire PO3 5PB UK Telephone Int 44 0 23 9262
12. usual to have your EPIRB programmed by your supplier with the vessel s existing callsign see registration section below Your supplier will then mark all the EPIRB labels accordingly However if you EPIRB was purchased in the USA Canada or UK then your EPIRB will have all the necessary markings except for vessel name In these countries it is left to the customer to mark the vessel name during installation The name must be marked on the rear of the EPIRB itself and also on the enclosure if you have one Use the alpha numeric stickers provided to mark the vessel name or its abbreviation on the top line of the EPIRB s rear label and again on the enclosure label Protect the markings with a section of the clear sticky label provided You must register you EPIRB with the appropriate authorities Failure to register may slow the rescue and lead to loss of life In the USA failure to register leads to monetary forfeit In the UK you are legally required to register your EPIRB IMPORTANT The United States registration system has changed Refer to Page 30 for information 9 REGISTRATION 9 1 Overview Every EPIRB is pre programmed with a unique identity before it reaches the customer This is done by the manufacturer or in some cases the distributor The identity includes a 3 digit country code This is the country that takes responsibility for storing that particular EPIRB s registration details In most cases this
13. a minimum Flash rate 23 flashes per minute Battery Type Lithium sulphur dioxide Operating life 48 hours minimum Shelf life 5 years typical in service Environment Operating temperature 40 C to 55 C class 1 Storage temperature 50 C to 70 C Automatic release depth 4 metres max 13 feet Physical Weight 740 grams 1 6 Ib Height of body 21 cm 8 2 inches Length of antenna 18 cm 7 inches Approvals Satellite system Cospas Sarsat T 001 T 007 Europe ETS 300 066 Marine Equipment Directive USA USCG FCC approved FCC ID KLS 82 001 Worldwide IEC 1097 2 Meets IMO regulations A662 16 A694 17 A810 19 This device complies with the GMDSS provisions of part 80 of the FCC rules 25 13 APPENDIX SATELLITE SYSTEMS COSPAS SARSAT satellite system The COSPAS SARSAT system provides distress alert and location information to search and rescue authorities anywhere in the world for maritime aviation and terrestrial users in distress There are two satellite arrays carrying the COSPAS SARSAT system The principal array is LEOSAR Low Earth Orbit Search and Rescue which has seven satellites in polar and near polar orbits The orbits of these satellites are arranged to scan the entire surface of the Earth on average a satellite comes into view every 45 minutes LEOSAR satellite path and scan footprint Distress transmissions from EPIRBs are picked up by the satellites and retransmitted to ground r
14. ance to turn it off if you activated it accidentaily When the lamp starts to flash the 50 seconds delay has passed and distress transmissions have started 4 2 READY button This button de activates the EPIRB and also tests the EPIRB Ready Pressing and releasing this button quickly will de activate the EPIRB and return it to its ready state When the button is released the strobe and the red lamp will stop flashing Self test Pressing and holding the ready button for about 10 seconds will allow the built in self test to run When the button is held down the red lamp will come on for 4 seconds then go off During this time both the 121 5 MHz homer and the 406 MHz satellite transmitter make safe transmissions If both of these test transmissions arrive at the antenna with sufficient power then the strobe light will falsh 3 times to tell you that all is well If the red lamp does not come on or the strobe light does not flash within 10 seconds then there is a fault the EPIRB should be taken to a service agent 4 3 Sea switch It is important to realise that the only time the EPIRB is completely off is when it is fitted in its mounting bracket or enclosure As soon as you take it out a magnetic switch activates and puts the EPIRB into its ready state It will not drain the battery in this state but it will turn on automatically if the sea switch contacts are bridged by water The sea contacts are the two
15. arms are a serious problem for the rescue services About 90 of EPIRB initiated distress alerts turn out to be false alarms If you EPIRB should cause a false alarm follow the instructions below 6 1 Stand down rescue services It is most important that you contact the nearest search and rescue authorities and tell them 1t was a false alarm so that they can stand down any rescue services Use any means at you disposal to make contact Often this can be by VHF radio to the local coastguard or mobile phone if you are within coastal range but MF HF DSC and Inmarsat A B C M may also be used Useful contacts are Country Region Telephone What to report US Atlantic Gulf of Mexiko 212 668 7055 EPIRB Unique ID UIN Pacific 510 437 3700 Date time amp duration From any location 800 323 7233 Cause of activation UK From any location 01326 317 575 Location when activated 6 2 De activate the EPIRB If the EPIRB was activated by mistake then de activation is simple Remove the EPIRB from any water and dry its sea switch contacts Wait about 8 seconds for the sea switch to de activate If the EPIRB is still flashing then 1t must have been turned on manually Slide the switch cover fully to the right Press and release the READY button The EPIRB should now stop flashing Refit the EPIRB correctly into its mounting bracket or enclosure Modern EPIRBs have sea switches and it is not uncommon f
16. delay whilst further alerts from the same source are received and verified Registration address NOAA SARSAT Beacon Registration E SP3 RM 3320 FB 4 5200 Auth Road Suitland MD 20746 4304 FAX 301 568 8649 Helpline 301 457 5678 or toll free 1 888 212 SAVE 7283 21 McMurdo Limited Product Warranty Subject to the provisions set out below McMurdo Limited warrants that this product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 monts from the date of purchase McMurdo Limited will not be liable to the buyer under the above warranty e for any defect arising from fair wear and tear wilful damage negligence abnormal working conditions failure to follow McMurdo Limited s instructions whether oral or in writing including a failure to install properly and or to use batteries recommended and or supplied by McMurdo Limited misuse or alterations or repair of the product by persons other than McMurdo Limited or an Approved Service Agent e for parts materials or equipment not manufactured by McMurdo Limited in respect of which the buyer shall only be entitled to the benefit of any warranty or guarantee given by the manufacturer to McMurdo Limited e for the battery storage life which is specifically excluded from this warranty e if the total price for the product has not been paid McMurdo Limited does not make any other promises or warranties express implied or statutory about the product except where
17. eceiving stations which then pass the message to the appropriate rescue organisation Typically the delay from activation of an EPIRB to the message being received by the rescue services is 45 minutes COSPAS SARSAT is in an advanced stage of commissioning the second satellite array GEOSAR Geostationary Search and Rescue This array uses geostationary satellites which are always in view over their area of coverage so that reception of the EPIRB signal is instantaneous GEOSAR coverage 26 UNITED STATES EPIRB REGISTRY SYSTEM 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 downloaded from the website given above However you register the beacon you will be sent a sticker 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
18. er which you must fit to the E3 itself The Decal is proof of registration Not having a Decal is an offence Useful registrtion contacts are USA Sarsat Beacon Registration UK EPIRB Registry E SP3 RM3320 FB 4 HM Coastguard Southerm NOAA 5200 Auth Road Pendennis Point Castle Drive Suitland MD 20746 4304 Falmouth TR11 4WZ Tel 888 212 7283 Fax 301 568 8649 Tel 01326 211569 Fax 01326 319264 9 3 Warranty form Please complete the warranty form supplied and fax or mail it to McMurdo Failure to do this may delay any future warranty claim 9 4 Radio licence An EPIRB is a radio transmitter and must therefore be added to your radio licence If you have been allocated a radio callsign then you already have a radio licence for your VHF of MF radio set You should update your licence to include your EPIRB For further details see your licence or use these contact numbers USA FCC Tel 888 225 5322 Website www fcc gov Forms Form506 506 pdf UK Ship Radio Licensing Radio Licensing Centre The Post Office PO Box 1495 Bristol BS99 3QS Tel 0870 243 4433 Fax 0117 975 8911 Minicom 0117 921 9550 Website www radiolicencecentre co uk 9 5 Sale or transfer EPIRBs registered in the USA Canada UK and Australia do not need to be reprogrammed when transferred to a new vessel Simply complete another registration form to inform the authorities of the transfer Use one of the spare forms provided or contact McMurdo for a blank form See wa
19. exposed screw heads beside the rear switches Although you can control the EPIRB manually with the READY and ON switches the sea switch overrides any manual settings For the manual switches to operate properly the EPIRB must first be dry so that the sea switch is de activated To ensure the sea switch operates properly in rough seas it has a built in time delay It has to be wet for at least 2 seconds before it will activate and it has to be dry for a least 8 seconds before it will de activate 4 4 Lamps 4 4 1 Strobe The strobe is the visual means of locating the EPIRB When activated the strobe flashes 23 times per minute with a pause during the time when the EPIRB is transmitting The strobe is also used to indicate the result of a self test see section 10 1 4 4 2 Red lamp The red lamp is used to indicate transmissions by the EPIRB When activated it flashes alternately with the strobe to indicate a good transmission on 121 5 MHz Every 50 seconds it illuminates for 2 seconds to indicate a good transmission on 406 MHz When the EPIRB is first activated the red lamp is illuminated continuously until the EPIRB begins to transmit when it begins to flash The red lamp is also used to indicate the result of a self test see section 10 1 5 OPERATING PROCEDURE An EPIRB is a piece of life saving equipment Its sole purpose is to call for help It must only be used in situations of grave and imminent danger Misuse can
20. fax or telephone of the name and address of the new owner The subsequent owner of the beacon is required to provide the NA with the information shown on the owner registration card This obligation transfers to all subsequent owners NA is the Australian Maritime Safety Authority of the Maritime Safety Authority of New Zealand as appropriate Respective fax numbers are 06 257 2036 Australia and 04 382 6482 NZ 10 MAINTENANCE 10 1 Monthly self test amp inspection As an important item of safety equipment your EPIRB should be checked regularly The EPIRB has a built in test capability that can be used as a confidence check This self test confirms that the battery is healthy that the GPS receiver and both of the distress transmitters are functional and that the strobe light is operational The self test should be performed monthly It should be performed during the first 5 minutes of the hour to minimise disturbance on the emergency channel 20 If you EPIRB is in an enclosure it can be tested through the test window without having to remove the EPIRB from the housing If you have a bracket mounted EPIRB it will have to be removed from the bracket as described in section 5 3 The procedure for self testing is as follows e On rear of EPIRB press and hold the READY button e The red lamp will come on for 4 seconds to confirm test in progress e When the red lamp goes out the strobe lamp must flash 3 times e Ifthe strobe does not
21. flash or the red lamp illuminate repeat the test then see section 10 4 During these monthly checks you should take the opportunity to visually inspect the EPIRB and its mountings for deterioration or damage On EPIRB itself check the following e Inspect the EPIRB for any obvious damage e Check there is no sign of water inside the unit e Check that the lanyard is not tied to the vessel structure e Check the battery is within its expiry date If you have a wall bracket e Confirm the bracket top clip springs up when squeezed e Check the EPIRB is correctly fitted and secure in its bracket If you have an enclosure e Check the HRU is within its expiry date category 1 only e Confirm the cover can be manually removed with ease e Ensure the EPIRB base is correctly fitted into the D shaped prongs If EPIRB or its mounting needs cleaning then this should be done using warm soapy water and a damp not wet cloth Do not use strong detergents or solvents Do not paint the EPIRB or its mounting Do not clean with detergents or solvents During vessels cleansing or painting remove the EPIRB and its mounting 10 2 HRU replacement If you have an EPIRB in an enclosure marked Category then it contains a Hydrostatic Release Unit HRU This has a 2 year replacement interval The expiry date which is marked on the HRU and on the enclosure side label should be checked regularly When the HRU expires you can obtain a replace
22. here Lever arm 10 3 Battery replacement The EPIRB uses a 9V Lithium battery pack McMurdo type 82 140 Typically this will have to be replaced every 5 years The exact battery expiry date is marked on the rear of the EPIRB lens dome and if you have a full enclosure it is also marked on the outside of the enclosure The battery expiry date should be checked regularly You will need to replace the battery when The expiry date has been reached or The EPIRB has been used in an emergency situation or A false activation exceeds 2 hours of use 22 The battery is a one shot device It is not rechargeable or user replaceable Battery replacement must be carried out by a McMurdo approved service agent Lithium batteries have special disposal requirements Never incinerate a Lithium battery Never disponse of one at sea Your service agent will deal with battery disposal 10 4 Servicing All servicing must be carried out by a McMurdo approved service agent Always call your nearest agent and talk to their service department before returning suspect equipment You can find your nearest service agent from e The McMurdo web site http www mcmurdo co uk e Contacting McMurdo direct see warranty page e Contacting a McMurdo distributor 10 5 Trnasportation Because it contains a Lithium battery the EPIRB may have special transportation requirements depending on local and international regulations in force at the time The battery pack
23. ico AE E IAT 23 11 FULLY DISABLING AN EPIRB curan labo ol asis 23 12 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION since collie ctra 23 13 APPENDIX SATELLITE SYSTEMS cuina oli per lis 26 UNITED STATES EPIRB REGISTRY SYSTEM cscessssseverescscrsesesevosesstsevenenenensenesosensanevsnenonenensersseneees 27 McMurdo Limited Product Wa ranty 222 0m esne eaaa I E RE E EEs 28 1 RECOMMENDATIONS AND SAFETY NOTICES e This EPIRB is an emergency device for use only in grave and imminent danger e False alarms cost lives and money Help to prevent them understand how to activate and disable your equipment e Read the complete manual before installing testing or using the EPIRB e Ensure the EPIRB is registered with you local authorities Flag State nation e The EPIRB contains no user serviceable parts Return to your dealer for battery replacement or other service Do not open e Dispose of this device safely Contenst include Lithium batteries do not incinerate puncture deform or shortcircuit e This device emits radio frequency radiation when activated Because of the levels and duty cycles such radiation is not classed as harmful however it is advisable not to handle the antenna while the unit is activated e It is advisable not to stare directly at the strobe 2 PURPOSE An Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon EPIRB is used to alert search and rescue services in the event of an emergency It does this by transmitting a coded
24. involve a severe penalty 5 1 Sinking If you have a category 1 float free enclosure see marking on enclosure label then if your 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 start to operate because its sea switch is activated If possible the EPIRB should be recovered and tied using its lanyard to one of the liferafts An EPIRB is meant to mark survivors not he accident scene For best operation leave the EPIRB floating in the sea near the liferaft NZ 5 2 Abandon ship If the vessel is sinking and there is time to fetch the EPIRB then this should always be done Release the EPIRB from its mounting bracket as described in section 5 3 or 5 4 and carry if to one of the liferafts Once the liferaft is in the water uncoil the lanyard and tie it to the liferaft then throw the EPIRB overboard so that is floats next to the liferaft The EPIRB will operate because its sea switch will activate 5 3 Releasing EPIRB from a wall bracket If you have and EPIRB fitted into a wall bracket then follow the instructions below to release it from the bracket Squeeze top until it springs up Pull forward y Lift up to 4 A free base 5 4 Releasing EPIRB from an enclosure If your EPIRB is fitted inside a full enclosure then follow the instructions below to release it manually from its enclosure O
25. is bad 7 2 Mounting procedure The wall bracket is supplied with a set of stainless steel fixings 25 mm 1 in length The bracket mounts against a flat surface using 4 fixing points Offer the bracket into the chosen position and mark through the mounting slots If you are using the nuts and bollts supplied drill 6 mm 1 4 holes in the centre of each mark You will need a 4 mm Allen key to tighten the bolts If the rear of the mounting surface is inaccessible then use the self tapping screws supplied and drill 4 mm 5 32 holes Always fit washers under the heads of the screws to avoid damage to the plastic NT UUL le E j ds lt 14 7 3 Mounting instruction plate The EPIRB is supplied with an instruction plate This is a rigid plate with basic visual instructions for how to operate the EPIRB in an emergency The plate varies slightly depending on whether you have a wall bracket or a full enclosure The wall bracket version is illustrated below The instruction plate should be mounted next to the EPIRB so that it is easily visible in an emergency Use the four self tapping screws supplied to mount the plate Mounting dimensions are shown in the diagram above or you can use the plate itself as a drilling guide for the screws The recommended pilot hole size is 3 mm maximum During vessel maintenance ensure the plate does not get painted over or cleaned down with strong degreasing solvents
26. is the country to which the vessel is flagged The country programmed into your EPIRB can be found from its rear identity label You must register with this country MV BELLANA Unique Identity EPIRB 1 esse Number 1D1400063F81FE0 FLAG 232 G BRITAIN SERIALISED 000012 CATEGORY 1 AUTO Class 2 20 55 C 4 131 F Country When you activate your EPIRB in an emergency the nearest maritime search and rescue coordination centre MRCC will receive the message and decode the country code eg 232 They will then access the registration database for that country and expect to find details of your vessel its radio equipment and who to contact If they fail to find this information this may slow down any rescue 18 9 2 How to register Three registration forms are provided two are for future use and one must be completed now The forms are all pre printed with you EPIRB s identity all you have to do is complete details of your vessel and provide some contact numbers Wherever possible the forms are also pre printed with the correct mailing address and a faxback number If you form does not have a mailing address contact your supplier When you have completed the form you can choose to fax it or mail it IMPORTANT The registration system in United States has changed See Page 30 It is usual to receive confirmation when you register In the UK and USA you will also receive a Decal stick
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28. ment at a local chandler or direct from McMurdo at the address shown on the warranty page McMurdo will supply an HRU kit Part No 82 210B complete with breakable plastic rod date labels and instruction sheet At a chandler you should ask for a Pains Wessex Breakthrough HRU with an EPIRB kit The HRU replacement procedure is as follows e On the enclosure remove the R clip and pull the cover slowly off e Remove the EPIRB and stow it in a dry place It will activate if wet 21 Hold down the metal 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 replaced Using pliers remove the rear E clip and slide off the old HRU Fit he new HRU over the new rod with its label facing outward Refit the washer and the rear E clip ensure rod moves freely Mark the HRU with an expiry date 2 years into the future Slide the HRU into the slot in the lever arm and push lever arm down Look under the spring and check that the washer is fully engaged Slide EPIRB into D shaped foot on lever arm switches outermost Refit cover by engaging hole over rod and then snapping into place Refit R clip through top of rod On side of cover remove old HRU expiry date and mark new date Fitting HRU Spring Washer Rear E clip Breakable rod Engage washer
29. or the sea switch to activate in rough seas or heavy rain simply because the EPIRB has been badly fitted in its mounting bracket The EPIRB bracket has a hidden magnet to hold the EPIRB in an off state If the EPIRB is wrongly fitted the magnet does not do its job and heavy seas may activate the sea switch The simple cure is to ensure the EPIRB is correctly fitted as shown in sections 5 8 or 5 8 2 6 3 Dealing with a transmitting EPIRB In the unlikely event that you EPIRB develops a fault and will not turn off then prevent its radio signal from reaching the satellite using one of the following methods e Remove the antenna Wrap the EPIRB in metal foil and take it below decks or e Remove the antenna and place the EPIRB in a metal container or locker 13 Take care when removing the antenna Handle the antenna as little as possible Refer to Section 1 for warnings Leave it in this condition for 3 days until its battery is dead See section 10 4 for instructions on returning the EPIRB for servicing See also section 11 7 WALL BRACKET INSTALLATION 7 1 Siting The wall bracket should ideally be sited in plain view near an emergency exit When choosing a suitable mounting position you should also consider e Ease of access in an emergency e Mount at least 1 metre 3 from any compass equipment e Allow at least 25mm 1 above the bracket for it to spring open e Allow 18 cm 7 for the antenna Heavy bending of the antenna
30. rranty section for address 19 For most other countries the EPIRB must be re programmed with either the new vessel s 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 Programming can be carried out at McMurdo or any of our designated agents For details of your nearest agent either contact McMurdo using the details in the warranty section or visit the McMurdo web site at www mcmurdo co uk 9 5 1 Mandatory information for Oceania Advice to owners of Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons Registration of 406 MHz satellite Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons EPIRB with the EPIRB Registration Section of the NA 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 on completion of the sales transaction mail the registrtion card immediately If the beacon is to enter service immediately complete the registration card and fax the information to the NA The original card must still be mailed to the NA 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 NA by letter
31. sk and should only be performed by a qualified technician WARNING Risk of electric shock Proceed at your own risk no liability accepted Take the EPIRB below decks into the dry Locate a flat bladed screwdriver with a long reach Unscrew and retain the front 4 sealing screws Pull the lanyard out and remove the 2 hidden rear screws Do not as yet remove the sea contact screws Lift the lens dome off Remove and retain the grey gasket Avoid touching the circuit board and the glass strobe tube Hold the hexagon shaped pillars and remove the sea screws Use a cross headed screwdriver to remove the front screw Grip the white plastic coil former and lift the circuit board up 3 cm 1 Using fingers unplug the white 4 way battery connector The flashing will now cease Collect all the parts and return them to your nearest service agent DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE Strobe Pull up on coil former Lens dome Front screw Gasket Battery connector Hidden e Front screws sealing screws 24 12 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 406 MHz Transmitter Operating frequency 406 025 MHz 5 kHz Long term tolerance limit Power output 5 W typical Modulation Phase 16K0GID 121 5 MHz Homer Operating frequency 121 5 MHz 3 5 kHz Power output 50 mW radiated typical Modulation Swept tone AM 3K20A3X Strobe light Type Xenon discharge tube Light output 0 75 Candel
32. upplied with a set of 25 mm 1 stainless steel fixings If you are using the nuts and bolts drill 6 mm 1 4 holes where you have marked You will need a 4 mm Allen key to tighten the bolts If the rear of the mounting surface is inaccessible use the self tapping screws supplied a 4 mm pilot hole is required Always fit washers under heads of the screws to avoid damaging the plastic OBSTRUCTION FREE AREA 0 8m x 0 5m 32 x 20 8 3 Mounting instruction plate The EPIRB is supplied with a rigid plate giving visual instructions on how to operate the EPIRB in an emergency Mount this next to your EPIRB as explained in section 7 3 8 4 Marking HRU expiry If you are installing a float free EPIRB you must now mark the HRU expiry date The HRU has a 2 year in service life which starts as soon as it gets exposure to a marine environment Hence the 2 years starts at installation and it is left to the customer to mark this date during installation A date 2 years into the future should be marked on marked on the HRU body and copied onto the label on the side of the enclosure The HRU is marked by cutting out the corresponding dates on its label The enclosure should be marked using the alpha numeric stickers provided then covering them with the clear sticky label provided but see 8 5 first The preferred date format is month and year for example JUN 2003 17 8 5 Marking vessel name In most countries it is
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