mcmurdo G5, User Manual

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5 EPIRB OPERATING PROCEDURE
Vessel Sinking
If abandoning ship and there is time to fetch the EPIRB, release the EPIRB from its
mounting bracket and carry it with you to the liferaft.
Category 1 float-free enclosure
Automatic activation
If the 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 automatically start to
operate.
Category 2 bulkhead bracket
Manual activation
Remove the EPIRB completely from the Carrysafe collar to gain access to the rear facing
activation switch.
1.
Break off the anti-tamper tab by pulling it upwards
2.
Push the switch catch in and move the switch fully to the left
“ ON ” position
When the EPIRB is first activated the strobe light will start to flash immediately and the
Red LED will light. After 50 seconds has passed the Red LED will start to flash indicating
that the distress transmissions have started.
The 50 second delay before the first transmission is made allows the user to turn the
EPIRB off if it was activated in error.
The antenna should be positioned as upright as possible with a clear view of the sky.
Avoid handling the antenna, as this may impair performance.