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3.2
AUTOMATIC DEPLOYMENT & DEACTIVATION
(Product No. 2742
only
)
3.2.1
Automatic deployment and activation occurs when the vessel
sinks and a hydrostatic release device frees the beacon from the
bracket allowing it to float to the surface. Built-in sensors detect
that the beacon is no longer in its bracket and is in water. This
condition will automatically activate the beacon.
Note: Transmissions of the 121.5 MHz and 406 MHz signal
will not occur until 50 seconds after activation.
3.3
MANUAL DEPLOYMENT & ACTIVATION
3.3.1
The
GlobalFix™ 406
can be manually deployed by removing
the retaining pin, removing the cover, then removing the beacon
from the bracket. Once removed, the beacon can be activated by
being placed in water or by lifting the thumb switch towards the
antenna and placing the thumb switch back down on the oppo-
site side of the EPIRB. Activating the beacon in this manner
breaks off the Activation Indicator Plastic Pin and exposes the
"ON" symbol
"
z
"
on the thumb switch indicating that the
beacon is turned "ON".
Note: Some countries fine vessel owners for causing false
alarms. The permanent breakage of the Activation Indicator
Plastic Pin is a positive indication of a manual activation.
3.4
MANUAL ACTIVATION WITHOUT DEPLOYMENT
3.4.1
The
GlobalFix™ 406
can be activated while still in its bracket
by placing the thumb switch in the ON position. Activation by
this method overrides all sensors and turns the beacon “ON”.
The caution note above still applies.
3.5
DEACTIVATION
3.5.1
The
GlobalFix™ 406
can be deactivated by:
If manually activated:
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SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION
(Attach antenna tightly onto unit)
2.1
MOUNTING LOCATION
(Product No 2742)
2.1.1
The
GlobalFix™ 406
float-off mounting bracket should be
mounted securely to a
vertical or horizontal surface
(the mount
has predrilled holes for attachment to a flat surface) where there
are no overhead obstructions. Location aboard a vessel must be
chosen to allow the EPIRB to float free of sinking craft and as
high as possible especially on small vessels. This will help
ensure operation of the hydrostatic release unit in the event the
vessel capsizes without sinking.
2.1.2
The location selected must be sufficiently rigid to support the
weight of the total installation and at the same time consider
vibration, exposure to the elements, exposure to surrounding
hazards such as equipment movement, doors being opened,
accidental covering, personnel traffic, etc., and yet be readily
accessible at all times for the emergency use for which the
beacon is intended.
2.1.3
Also to be considered in selecting a location for installation is
the harmful effect that certain corrosive vapors might have on
the beacon. Under no circumstances should a location be se-
lected for installation where the beacon would be jeopardized
by any foreign articles being temporarily or permanently posi-
tioned during “at sea” or “in port” activities.
CAUTION:
Care must be taken to prevent any lanyard, line, or
other emergency equipment that may be attached to the beacon
from becoming entangled or fouled which could prevent the
beacon from being removed in an emergency.
2.1.4
The
GlobalFix™ 406
float-off mounting bracket should be
securely attached to the vessel. The use of #10 stainless steel
hardware is recommended.
2.1.5
Do not mount the
GlobalFix™ 406
in the vicinity (2 meters) of
strong magnetic (such as loud speakers) or electric (such as
radar or high power radio transmitter) fields.