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User Manual

English

EPIRB1 Pro

www.oceansignal.com

Category 1

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon

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Summary of Contents for EPIRB1 Pro

Page 1: ...User Manual English EPIRB1 Pro www oceansignal com Category 1 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon...

Page 2: ...f our continual improvement process No part of this manual may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form electronic or otherwise without the prior permission of Ocean Signa...

Page 3: ...USER MANUAL IN CASE OF EMERGENCY USE ONLY IN SITUATIONS OF GRAVE OR IMMINENT DANGER MANUAL ACTIVATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pull the pin Release the catch Turn the knob Remove the cover Release the EPIRB Br...

Page 4: ...e Float Free Housing 10 4 LOADING THE EPIRB1 PRO 12 5 OPERATION 14 5 1 Manual Activation 15 5 2 Deactivation 17 6 FALSE ALERTS 18 7 TESTING 18 7 1 Beacon Test 19 7 2 GPS Test 20 7 3 Inspection 21 8 CO...

Page 5: ...susing your EPIRB1 Pro or setting it off accidentally may result in prosecution and a ne Your EPIRB1 Pro contains small lithium batteries Please see section 9 3 for information on safe transportation...

Page 6: ...will automatically activate the EPIRB1 Pro 1 5 2 Manual activation on deck When deploying the EPIRB1 Pro on a deck ensure it is vertical and clear of obstructions that might impede a clear view of the...

Page 7: ...tant that the vessel details are marked on the EPIRB1 Pro Please use a ne tip UV resistant indelible pen to clearly mark the MMSI Vessel Name and Call Sign in the spaces provided Cover this label with...

Page 8: ...ust to support the weight of the entire unit Exposure to the elements and surrounding hazards along with vibration should also be taken into consideration when choosing the location Ensure that the mo...

Page 9: ...sing Prior to installation the EPIRB must be removed from the housing 1 Remove the pin 2 Release the safety catch from the release knob 3 Turn the knob anti clockwise to release the cover 4 Pull the c...

Page 10: ...to secure the oat free housing to the chosen structure using the holes marked O on the diagram For mounting surfaces constructed of a material unsuitable for these screws use suitable xings not suppli...

Page 11: ...comes with an adapter bracket that allows easy installation where older EPIRBs from other manufacturers have been tted Attach the adapter bracket to the Float Free Housing using the two holes A and th...

Page 12: ...by the Hydrostatic Release Unit HRU which locks into position using a spring Following installation or after maintenance testing etc it is necessary to replace the EPIRB1 Pro into the Float Free Housi...

Page 13: ...position right 8 Fold the latch up over the release knob 9 Insert the pin to retain the latch 10 Complete the provided identi cation label using a UV stable indelible pen Fit to the side of the ARH10...

Page 14: ...automatically be released from the housing and will activate on contact with the water In the case of abandoning ship if possible recover the EPIRB1 Pro and tie to the survival craft or person using...

Page 15: ...ation 5 1 1 Removing from the Enclosure 1 Remove the pin 2 Release the safety catch from the release knob 3 Turn the knob anti clockwise to release the cover 4 Pull the cover free and discard 5 Lift t...

Page 16: ...ash at a rate of once every 2 5 seconds as soon as the unit is activated For best performance it is important that the EPIRB1 Pro is in an upright position with a clear view of the sky and as far awa...

Page 17: ...B1 Pro has been inadvertently activated or the emergency situation has passed it can be turned off simply by pressing and holding for 2 seconds the TEST key It is not possible for the user to replace...

Page 18: ...vy seas and adverse weather conditions if the EPIRB1 Pro is not correctly tted in its housing it is possible that this may cause a false alert situation If the unit has been dropped into the water the...

Page 19: ...press and hold the TEST key for at least one second The red LED will come on to indicate the switch is depressed followed by the red LED ashing rapidly indicating test mode is activated The switch ma...

Page 20: ...start ashing After approximately ten seconds the LED will cease ashing and become a steady red light The TEST key can now be released Note If the TEST key is released before ten seconds the EPIRB1 Pr...

Page 21: ...rm that the EPIRB is securely mounted on the bracket or in the oat free housing Inspect the lanyard to ensure it is not attached to any structures Con rm the battery is within the speci ed expiry date...

Page 22: ...ation of distress events using Doppler processing techniques and is less susceptible to obstructions which could block a signal in a given direction The system is comprised of instruments on board the...

Page 23: ...gency situation Lift the release mechanism by pulling against the spring and remove the EPIRB from the housing Push the HRU down against the spring and remove the locking pin Carefully remove the HRU...

Page 24: ...than 20 C 9 4 Transport When shipping your EPIRB1 Pro the following guidance and regulations should be followed but you are advised to contact your nearest battery replacement centre or Ocean Signal...

Page 25: ...ash Rate 20 30 per minute Battery Type Lithium Manganese Dioxide LiMnO2 Operating Time 48Hours 20 C Battery Replacement Period 10 years GPS Receiver Satellite Channels 66 Acquisition Sensitivity 148dB...

Page 26: ...help the authorities if your EPIRB1 Pro is activated and may speed up your rescue To register your beacon contact your national registration authority via post email or online Provide your 15 digit HE...

Page 27: ...work carried out other than by Ocean Signal or approved service dealers for any part material or accessory that is not manufactured by Ocean Signal the consumer will be covered by the guarantee warran...

Page 28: ...Ocean Signal Ltd Unit 4 Ocivan Way Margate CT9 4NN United Kingdom info oceansignal com www oceansignal com...

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