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2.1.6 Consideration should be given to mounting the GlobalFix™
406 in a vertical (antenna upward position). In certain circum-
stances, such as medical emergencies or disabled vessels, man-
ual activation of the EPIRB for location and homing purposes is
sometimes requested. Mounting in this orientation provides the
best homing signal.
2.2 VISUAL INSPECTION
2.2.1 Visually inspect the area surrounding the mounting bracket
installation site for hidden hazards, obstacles, etc., that may
have been overlooked during selection. If there is any doubt as
to the ready accessibility to the beacon at all times or if any
condition may appear to be questionable, make complete and
thorough investigation before making final approval of the
installation.
2.3 HYDROSTATIC RELEASE DATING INSTRUCTION
2.3.1 The label on the hydrostatic release mechanism inside of the
bracket and the replacement date label on the outside of the
bracket MUST be dated with the date of expiration at time of
installation according to coastal marine authority regulations.
To record the expiration date on the hydrostatic release mecha-
nism, remove the perforated dates of the label to indicate the
month and year two years from date of installation. Write the
date of expiration with an indelible marker on the label appear-
ing on the outside cover.
SECTION 3 - OPERATION
3.1 GENERAL
3.1.1 The GlobalFix™ 406 Beacon Model 2742 is designed to be
automatically deployed and activated. The GlobalFix™ 406
may also be hand held on the deck of vessels, or floated in water
and attached to a raft or life vest with the lanyard provided. The
GlobalFix™ 406 is designed to operate best while floating in
water. Hand held operation should be avoided when possible.
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Do not operate inside liferaft or under any similar cover or
canopy.
3.1.2 The GlobalFix™ 406 Beacon can be deployed and activated
manually.
3.1.3 Because many users failed to properly place earlier generation
beacons in the “ARMED” or “READY” positions when in-
stalling them in their brackets, U.S. and International specifica-
tions require the elimination of the “OFF” switch position and
the inclusion of sensors to automatically activate the beacon
under specific conditions.
The GlobalFix™ 406 is equipped with sensors to detect when
it is no longer in its bracket (a deployment condition) and other
sensors to determine if it's in water.
Two conditions must be satisfied for the GlobalFix™ 406 to
automatically activate:
1)
It must be out of its bracket,
2) It must be in the water,
Note: Either condition by itself will not activate the beacon.
3.1.4 The GlobalFix™ 406 is designed to allow the user to perform
periodic testing while EPIRB is in the release bracket to assure
a functioning beacon.
3.1.5 Place the GlobalFix™ 406 Product No. 2742 into the release
bracket with the coiled lanyard inward. The beacon should now
be firmly held in the release bracket and ready for automatic
deployment.