EPIRB3 Pro USER MANUAL
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912S-03968 - 01.02
14/11/2022
5.3 Deactivation
5.3.1 Deactivation if Manually Activated
If the EPIRB3 Pro has been inadvertently activated or the emergency situation has passed,
it can be turned off simply by pressing and holding for 1 to 2 seconds the ON/OFF
key. It
is not possible for the user to replace the red protective cover. Return the EPIRB3 Pro to an
Ocean Signal authorised service centre for checking and replacement.
5.3.2 Deactivation if Automatically Activated
If the EPIRB3 Pro was automatically activated by placing in water, remove from the water
and dry. The EPIRB3 Pro will automatically switch off after approximately 30 seconds.
6.
FALSE ALERTS
False alerts are a serious problem - they cause valuable resources to be diverted away
from real emergency situations. If a false alert is initiated, by any means, it is important to
contact the nearest search and rescue authority and inform them of the false alert.
Report the following information:
1.
EPIRB3 Pro UIN.
2.
Date, time and duration.
3.
Cause of activation.
4.
Location when the alert was activated.
5.
Location at time of deactivation.
If the EPIRB3 Pro was activated by mistake then turn it off. The first emergency trans-
mission will not occur for approximately 50 seconds. If the unit is turned off within this time
then EPIRB3 Pro will not have sent an emergency distress alert.
The EPIRB3 Pro is fitted with water activation contacts. Although the Auto Release Housing
is designed to prevent accidental activation in heavy seas and adverse weather conditions,
if the EPIRB3 Pro is not correctly fitted in its housing it is possible that this may cause a
false alert situation.
If the unit has been dropped into the water then remove from the water and dry the case.
Wait approximately 30 seconds for the water contacts to de-activate. If the unit is still
flashing after this period, check that the unit has not been manually activated; if so then
follow the procedure to manually switch the EPIRB3 Pro off.
Once the EPIRB3 Pro is switched off, it is advisable to carry out a self test before replacing
the EPIRB3 Pro into the Auto Release Housing.
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Should the EPIRB3 Pro fail to deactivate, bend the antenna down and completely
wrap in several layers of aluminium foil , or place in a metal container with a
tightly fitting lid.
