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Page 1: ...Smartfind G8 AIS Smartfind G8 Smartfind E8 EPIRB AIS USER MANUAL...

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Page 3: ...IN EMERGENCY FALSE ALERTS ENDANGER LIVES 1 Remove the EPIRB completely from its bracket left or enclosure right The enclosure is spring loaded to auto matically release the EPIRB if your vessel sinks...

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Page 5: ...3 Manual bracket 7 3 4 Float free enclosure 8 3 4 1 Automatic activation 8 3 4 2 Manual activation 8 4 EMERGENCY PROCEDURE 9 4 1 Abandon ship 9 4 1 1 Float free enclosure 10 4 2 Release from manual b...

Page 6: ...7 5 2 Battery removal 31 7 6 Transportation 33 7 7 GMDSS inspections 33 8 END OF LIFE STATEMENT 34 8 1 Disposal 34 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 35 10 PRODUCT WARRANTY 36 10 1 Orolia Ltd Warranty Registra...

Page 7: ...s radio frequency radiation when activated It is advisable not to handle the antenna while the EPIRB is activated It is not advisable to stare directly at the strobe lights 1 4 EC Declaration of Confo...

Page 8: ...e 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 EPIRB 1 HEX ID 1D1400063F81FE0...

Page 9: ...te for at least 48 hours It operates best while floating in water Although it can be operated on board a vessel or in a life raft it is not recommended to do so The EPIRB can be mounted to the vessel...

Page 10: ...for 2 seconds Strobe lights Three high intensity LEDs When EPIRB is activated the strobe lights flash providing a visual means of locating the EPIRB Green LED Indicates correct normal function Red LED...

Page 11: ...ed when the EPIRB is mounted in the manual bracket carry safe bracket or float free enclosure Lanyard For best operation leave the EPIRB floating in the sea near the survival craft as this results in...

Page 12: ...ing of the EPIRB in an emergency situation 3 Adjust the carry handle to secure the EPIRB across the body around a shoulder arm or wrist during emergency evacuation prior to activation 1 Twist the base...

Page 13: ...manual bracket is formed of two parts a carry safe bracket which contains the deactivating magnet and a bulkhead dock which is permanently fixed to the bulkhead of the vessel The carry safe bracket al...

Page 14: ...utomatic release is controlled by a device called a Hydrostatic Release Unit HRU fitted inside the enclosure see below 3 4 2 Manual activation If you need to activate your EPIRB manually it can be rel...

Page 15: ...pages 10 11 2 If your EPIRB is fitted with a carry handle use it to secure the EPIRB around your shoulder arm or wrist during the evacuation see page 6 3 Take the EPIRB to your life raft 4 Once the li...

Page 16: ...survivors not the accident scene If possible and only if it is safe to do so recover the EPIRB and tie to the survival craft using the lanyard 4 2 Release from manual bracket 3 Open the strap fully 4...

Page 17: ...en the EPIRB is released Be careful to avoid eye injury 1 Locate the locking dial at the top of the enclosure cover 2 Push the dial in and turn anti clockwise to the unlocked position 3 Remove the cov...

Page 18: ...ly 50 seconds This allows time to turn off the EPIRB if it has been activated accidentally When the green indicator starts to flash distress transmissions have started For GNSS equipped EPIRBs G8 vers...

Page 19: ...e to observe these guidelines may affect whether and how soon an alert is received by the satellite system Keep the EPIRB upright at all times hold it if necessary but do not touch the antenna The hig...

Page 20: ...f is when it is fitted in the manual bracket carry safe bracket or float free enclosure As soon as it is removed the EPIRB will turn on automatically if the sea contacts see page 5 are immersed in wat...

Page 21: ...the EPIRB 3 Slide the EPIRB into the bracket with the lanyard positioned towards the rear until it is held securely 4 Swing the strap closed and secure the end tab in the retaining slot 1 Locate the...

Page 22: ...ise to the unlocked position 3 Remove the cover by pulling the top away from the bulkhead 4 Position the EPIRB in the enclosure with the lanyard towards the rear 5 Bend the antenna backwards and retai...

Page 23: ...y impair its ability to float free in an emergency 7 Push the EPIRB into the enclosure to engage the retaining clip 8 Refit cover squarely onto back plate engaging the guides at the lower end first 9...

Page 24: ...398 6390 EPIRB Unique ID UIN Vessel name ID Date time duration Cause of activation Location when activated Pacific 510 437 3700 From any location 800 323 7233 UK From any location 01326 317 575 5 2 D...

Page 25: ...ld also consider Ease of access in an emergency and Mount at least 1m from any compass equipment 6 1 2 Mounting procedure The manual bracket is supplied with four stainless steel screws The bracket mo...

Page 26: ...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...

Page 27: ...nt could affect automatic activation The EPIRB should also be accessible so that it can be taken to the life raft if it becomes necessary to abandon ship If the EPIRB is placed on one side of the vess...

Page 28: ...he back plate of the enclosure as a marking guide To do this push down and turn the cover dial anti clockwise then remove the enclosure cover Note how the EPIRB fits then remove it to a safe and dry l...

Page 29: ...U is marked by cutting out the corresponding dates on its label as shown on the separate leaflet The enclosure should be marked using the alpha numeric stickers provided then covered with the clear ad...

Page 30: ...ervals specified by the flag Administration and not exceeding 5 years All servicing must be carried out by an Approved Service Agent Always call your nearest Approved Service Agent and talk to their c...

Page 31: ...ansmission during normal operation or during a self test 3 The EPIRB performs internal checks 4 The result of the self test is indicated by the flashing of the white strobe lights or the red LED accor...

Page 32: ...ated and it will drain current from the battery 2 A short flash of the red LED indicates that the GNSS receiver is searching for satellite signals and calculating a valid position fix 3 Once a valid p...

Page 33: ...the ON and OFF buttons are closed to ensure the beacon cannot be activated inadvertently If you have a manual bracket Check the EPIRB is correctly fitted and is secure in its bracket Check that the tw...

Page 34: ...Orolia Ltd HRU Replacement Kit 23 134 001B or 23 134 002B The kit is complete with HRU and all required accessories including an instruction sheet The HRU replacement procedure is as follows 1 Locate...

Page 35: ...U and enclosure cover with the new expiry date 6 Position the HRU in the hole in the lever arm and push lever arm down Engage the HRU flange into the enclosure back plate by pushing back and sliding d...

Page 36: ...ing the dial clockwise to the locked position Check that the cover is seated correctly and is secure 9 Update expiry date on autohousing label Remove or cover existing HRU expiry date Use sheet A to a...

Page 37: ...y date should be checked regularly You should also replace the battery If the EPIRB has been used in an emergency situation or When a false activation has occurred and a self test indicates that less...

Page 38: ...vice Agent 2 Twist base of EPIRB anti clockwise 5 Using a 4mm hex key unscrew retaining bolt until loose Do not remove at this stage 6 The battery pack is held in place by two waterproof seals To rele...

Page 39: ...zardous For further information please refer to the McMurdo Group website www mcmurdogroup com 7 7 GMDSS inspections If your vessel is subject to GMDSS regulations then you can expect to get regular v...

Page 40: ...19 EU and there is similar legislation in most other continents The directive applies to all electronic products such as IT household appliances portable electronics etc and imposes requirements to co...

Page 41: ...er minute Battery Type Lithium iron disulphide Operating life 48 hours minimum Shelf life 10 years typical in service Environment Operating temperature 20 C to 55 C 4 F to 131 F Storage temperature 30...

Page 42: ...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 t...

Page 43: ...a 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 negligence This warranty is to be interpreted...

Page 44: ...ed 8 times per minute using an Impolite AIS Protocol giving it priority over other AIS signals in the vicinity This signal will typically be received by vessels with VHF AIS antennae out to a four mil...

Page 45: ...Rescue SAR process The following diagram of the Cospas Sarsat Ecosystem shows the 5 critical stages to the search and rescue process 1 The process begins with the activation of a distress beacon EPIRB...

Page 46: ...spas Sarsat ecosystem Once complete MEOSAR will put over 6 times the number of existing Cospas Sarsat satellites into orbit resulting in greater global coverage and more position accuracy 12 2 Global...

Page 47: ...the next generation Cospas Sarsat distress beacon is also underway The Second Generation Cospas Sarsat Beacon SGB will be designed to work with the MEOSAR component to provide increased detection retu...

Page 48: ...rms are also pre printed with the correct mailing address and a faxback number If your form does not have a mailing address contact your supplier When you have completed the form you can choose to fax...

Page 49: ...tional authority immediately Registration cards are also available on line If the beacon is to enter service immediately complete the registration card and fax or email the information to the relevant...

Page 50: ...ce to include your EPIRB For further details see your licence or use these contact numbers USA Website www fcc gov Forms Form605 605 pdf Federal Communications Commission 445 12 th Street SW Washingto...

Page 51: ...red 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 Programm...

Page 52: ...er Point Airport Service Road Portsmouth PO3 5PB United Kingdom Phone 44 0 23 9262 3900 Fax 44 0 23 9262 3998 Email service mcmurdogroup com Website www mcmurdogroup com 23 024 EN Issue A00 An Orolia...

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