mcmurdo G5, User Manual

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Safety notices
CAUTION: The EPIRB is an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon.
Use only in situations of grave and imminent danger to life
.
CAUTION: False alerts endanger lives and cause disruption to Search and
Rescue services. Deliberate misuse of the EPIRB could result in penalty.
WARNING: Spring action antenna deployment; tilt the EPIRB away from
your face when deploying the antenna.
CAUTION: Do not dismantle the EPIRB. Contains no user-serviceable parts.
CAUTION: Contains lithium batteries. Do not incinerate, puncture, deform,
short-circuit or recharge.
CAUTION: Dispose of a used EPIRB in accordance with local waste
disposal regulations. Refer to End of Life Statement.
CAUTION: Avoid using chemical solvents to clean the EPIRB as some
solvents can damage the case material.
CAUTION: An EPIRB is a radio transmitter. Some administrations may
require that the user holds a valid radio licence to cover its ownership and
use.
WARNING: the high intensity flashing strobe light may cause discomfort if
viewed for prolonged periods.
Radio Frequency Exposure Warning
WARNING: The EPIRB emits low levels of radio frequency radiation; avoid
handling the antenna once activated.
Registration
The EPIRB must be promptly registered with the appropriate National Authority.
Failure
to register the EPIRB could delay a Search and Rescue (SAR) response and may be
unlawful.
Ownership details
Vessel Name:
Owner details:
EPIRB Unique HEX ID;