Page 1: ...Activate only in an emergency false alerts can cost lives ln an emergency I Keep the PLB flat with the antenna Pointing to the skY I Place PLB in the oPen with a clear view of the sky for the GPS whe...
Page 2: ...WARNING Use only in situations Register PEPIRB with of grave and imminent danger NOAA before use Contents IMPORTANT...
Page 3: ...ge the battery packs Ensure tnat tne piptRa is registered with NOM The PEPIRB and battery pack contain no user_serviceable parts Do not dismantle the PEPTRB orine oattery pacr aattery packs contain ri...
Page 4: ...u know how to activate and At prcsent however NoAA stillaccepls registralion by mailorfax The position the PEPIRB in an emergency registralion form must be completed signed and foMarded to the NOAA Ch...
Page 5: ...r specific steps to be taken to place the Fastfind into service prior to first use Operation Self test Emergency ON button Green lamp Red lamp SelftesUOFF button PEPIRB control panel The PEPIRB should...
Page 6: ...he PEPIRB and discarded if necessary Grasp the handle part of the red anti tamper cover and pull sharply away from the PEPIRB body This uncovers the START ON button The antenna will spring into an upr...
Page 7: ...antenna of Switching off To switch off the PEPIRB after it has been activated in an emergency eg when rescue has been effected press the oFF button and hold it down until the indicator lights go off a...
Page 8: ...signal Action to be taken Check battery pack is secure Replace battery pack Return unit to dealer if Do not use Return unit to dealer None Unit is still broadcasiing 406MHz signal None Unit is still b...
Page 9: ...2 PEPIRB requirements A new battery pack must be fitted when the expiry date has been reached Only use branded battery packs designed specifically for the Fastfind product Do not remove and replace th...
Page 10: ...e name and address of the owner is enclosed with the PEPIRB REMEMBER to notify NOAA of the changes cancel registration of returned PEPIRB and register replacement PEPIRB Specification General Approved...
Page 11: ...USCG except for return shipping costs of the faulty goods the faulty Personal EPIRB with another product McMurdo will not be liable for any defect arising from wilful damage negligence accident loss a...
Page 12: ...3 rg This beacon MUST be registered registration is a legal requirement Read the User Manualfirst it might save your life Test the PLB BEFORE you leave your life may depend on it Activate only in an...
