
EPIRB1 Pro USER MANUAL
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912S-03403-02.00
27/07/2020
1.5 Operating Modes
Your EPIRB1 Pro may be operated in a variety of modes.
1.5.1 Automatic Release
Should the vessel sink the EPIRB1 Pro will automatically be
released from its housing and fl oat to the surface. Contact with
the water 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 sky. If the unit is thrown into the water then it will activate
automatically.
1.5.3 Manual activation in a life raft
The EPIRB1 Pro may be deployed in a life-raft, where it should be
held in a vertical position so that there is a clear view of the sky,
preferably outside of the canopy.