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MAINTENANCE
7.1
Servicing schedule
As an important item of safety equipment, your EPIRB should be checked
regularly according to the following schedule:
Vessel type
Service Interval
2 years
5 years
10 years
Leisure
voluntary fit
HRU replacement
(if fitted)
– see
page 28
Dealer Safety
Check
Dealer Battery
replacement
Commercial
mandated fit
HRU replacement
– see page 28
1st SBM service 2nd SBM service
NOTE
– Shore-based maintenance (SBM) should be carried out in
accordance with intervals 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 customer service
department before returning equipment. You can find your nearest Approved
Service Agent from:
The McMurdo Group website:
www.mcmurdogroup.com
Contacting McMurdo Group direct
Contacting a distributor of McMurdo Group products
If the EPIRB has to be returned, the original packaging should be used if
possible (see page 33).
Check your beacon for any damage or wear and tear according to the
manufacturer’s instructions (please refer to
www.mcmurdogroup.com
for
further details).
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