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5.5
Releasing EPIRB from an enclosure
If your EPIRB is fitted inside a full enclosure, first remove the R-clip from the retaining
rod, then pull off the enclosure cover and remove the EPIRB.
5.6
Manual activation
If the vessel is not sinking but there is imminent danger, remove the EPIRB from its
bracket and activate it manually as shown below. Note that once activated it will flash
immediately, but it will not transmit a distress call for 50 seconds. This gives you a
chance to turn it off if you activated it in error.
Once activated the EPIRB
must
have its antenna as upright as possible and it must
have a clear view of the sky for proper operation. Laying it on its side or placing it next
to a metal bulkhead will impair its range and may fail to alert the rescue services.
Avoid handling the antenna, as this will also impair performance.
Summary of Contents for SMARTFIND E5
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