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Page 3: Table Of Contents
10.4. Servicing ..............................23 10.5. Trnasportation ............................23 10.6. GMDSS inspections ..........................23 11. FULLY DISABLING AN EPIRB ........................23 12. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION........................25 13. APPENDIX – SATELLITE SYSTEMS ......................26 UNITED STATES EPIRB REGISTRY SYSTEM....................27 McMurdo Limited Product Warranty ........................28... -
Page 4: Recommendations And Safety Notices
1. RECOMMENDATIONS AND SAFETY NOTICES • This EPIRB is an emergency device for use only in grave and imminent danger. • False alarms cost lives and money. Help to prevent them; understand how to activate and disable your equipment. • Read the complete manual before installing, testing or using the EPIRB. •... -
Page 5: Description
3. DESCRIPTION The EPIRB is a powerfull self-contained distress transmitter. It is powered by a light weight Lithium battery that has a replacement interval of 5 years. An EPIRB is intended to be a one- shot device; once activated it can operate for at least 48 hours. It operates best while floating in water, but it can also be operated while on board. -
Page 6: Float-Free Enclosure
3.2. Float-free enclosure If you purchased the automatically activated version (´a´ suffix), also known as the „float- free“ version, then your EPIRB is supplied in a plastic enclosure (see section 8). This is much more than just a protective housing, it contains a sprung loaded lever which automatically pushes the enclosure lid off and releases the EPIRB if your vessel sinks. -
Page 7: Manual Epirb In Enclosure
3.3. Manual EPIRB in enclosure Customers who need to mount their EPIRB in an exposed position can select the protective enclosure without a HRU fitted (´c´ suffix). This means that the EPIRB will not float free if your vessel sinks. This is known as a category 2 EPIRB. You can tell which enclosure you have by reading the category from the front of the enclosure: E3a/Rescue 406a Category 1... -
Page 8: Sea Switch
4.3. Sea switch It is important to realise that the only time the EPIRB is completely off is when it is fitted in its mounting bracket or enclosure. As soon as you take it out, a magnetic switch activates and puts the EPIRB into its „ready“... -
Page 9: Abandon Ship
If possible, the EPIRB should be recovered and tied (using its lanyard) to one of the liferafts. An EPIRB is meant to mark survivors, not he accident scene. For best operation leave the EPIRB floating in the sea near the liferaft. 5.2. -
Page 10: Releasing Epirb From An Enclosure
5.4. Releasing EPIRB from an enclosure If your EPIRB is fitted inside a full enclosure then follow the instructions below to release it manually from its enclosure. 5.5. Manual activation If the vessel is not sinking, but there is imminent danger, then remove the EPIRB from its bracket and activate it manually as shown below. -
Page 11: Deactivation
Once activated the EPIRB must have its antenna near upright and it must have a clear view of the sky for proper operation. Lying it on its side or placing it next to a metal wall will impair its range and may fail to alert the rescue services. Avoid handling the antenna, as t will also impair performance. -
Page 12: Re-Fitting Enclosure
5.8.2. Re-fitting enclosure • Offer EPIRB into backplate with switches facing outwards. • Engage base of EPIRB into D shaped metal prongs. • Antenna rests either to left or right of release pin. • Check EPIRB is fully engaged in metal prongs and resting on foam pad. •... -
Page 13: False Alarms
6. FALSE ALARMS False alarms are a serious problem for the rescue services. About 90 % of EPIRB initiated distress alerts turn out to be false alarms. If you EPIRB should cause a false alarm, follow the instructions below. 6.1. Stand down rescue services It is most important that you contact the nearest search and rescue authorities and tell them it was a false alarm, so that they can stand down any rescue services. -
Page 14: Wall Bracket Installation
Take care when removing the antenna. Handle the antenna as little as possible. Refer to Section 1 for warnings. Leave it in this condition for 3 days until its battery is dead. See section 10.4. for instructions on returning the EPIRB for servicing. See also section 11. 7. -
Page 15: Mounting Instruction Plate
7.3. Mounting instruction plate The EPIRB is supplied with an instruction plate. This is a rigid plate with basic visual instructions for how to operate the EPIRB in an emergency. The plate varies slightly depending on whether you have a wall bracket or a full enclosure. The wall bracket version is illustrated below. -
Page 16: Enclosure Installation
8. ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION 8.1. Siting The enclosure should be mounted upright against a vertical bulkhead. Alernately, it may be mounted horizontally on a flat surface, such as a cabin roof. No other orientations are recommended If you have a float-free EPIRB it is critical that you choose a position where the released EPIRB will not get trapped by overhangs, rigging, antennas etc., should the vessel ever sink. -
Page 17: Mounting Instruction Plate
Offer the back plate into the chosen position and mark through the mounting holes. The enclosure is supplied with a set of 25 mm (1“) stainless steel fixings. If you are using the n and bolts, drill 6 mm (1/4“) holes where you have marked. You will need a 4 mm Allen key to tighten the bolts. -
Page 18: Marking Vessel Name
8.5. Marking vessel name In most countries it is usual to have your EPIRB programmed by your supplier with the vessel´s existing „callsign“ (see registration section below). Your supplier will then mark all the EPIRB labels accordingly. However, if you EPIRB was purchased in the USA, Canada or UK then your EPIRB will have all the necessary markings except for vessel name. -
Page 19: How To Register
Tel 888 212 7283 Fax 301 568 8649 Tel 01326 211569 Fax 01326 319264 9.3. Warranty form Please complete the warranty form supplied and fax or mail it to McMurdo. Failure to do this may delay any future warranty claim. 9.4. Radio licence. -
Page 20: Mandatory Information For Oceania
EPIRB must be re-programmed. Programming can be carried out at McMurdo or any of our designated agents. For details of your nearest agent, either contact McMurdo using the details in the warranty section, or visit the McMurdo web site at www.mcmurdo.co.uk. -
Page 21: Hru Replacement
When the HRU expires you can obtain a replacement at a local chandler, or direct from McMurdo at the address shown on the warranty page. McMurdo will supply an HRU kit (Part No. 82-210B) complete with breakable plastic rod, date labels and instruction sheet. At a chandler you should ask for a Pains Wessex „Breakthrough HRU with an EPIRB kit“. -
Page 22: Battery Replacement
• On side of cover, remove old HRU expiry date and mark new date. 10.3. Battery replacement The EPIRB uses a 9V Lithium battery pack, McMurdo type 82-140. Typically this will have to be replaced every 5 years. The exact battery expiry date is marked on the rear of the EPIRB lens dome and if you have a full enclosure it is also marked on the outside of the enclosure. -
Page 23: Servicing
Your service agent will deal with battery disposal. 10.4. Servicing All servicing must be carried out by a McMurdo approved service agent. Always call your nearest agent and talk to their service department before returning suspect equipment. You can find your nearest service agent from: •... - Page 24 This is a dangerous task and should only be performed by a qualified technician. WARNING: Risk of electric shock. Proceed at your own risk, no liability accepted. • Take the EPIRB below decks into the dry. • Locate a flat bladed screwdriver with a long reach. •...
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Page 25: Technical Specification
12. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Operating frequency 406.025 MHz ±5 kHz 406 MHz Transmitter (Long term tolerance limit) Power output 5 W typical Modulation Phase (16K0GID) 121.5 MHz Homer Operating frequency 121.5 MHz ± 3.5 kHz Power output 50 mW radiated typical Modulation Swept tone AM (3K20A3X) Strobe light... -
Page 26: Appendix - Satellite Systems
13. APPENDIX – SATELLITE SYSTEMS COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system The COSPAS-SARSAT system provides distress alert and location information to search and rescue authorities anywhere in the world for maritime, aviation and terrestrial users in distress. There are two satellite arrays carrying the COSPAS-SARSAT system. The principal array is LEOSAR (Low Earth Orbit Search and Rescue) which has seven satellites in polar and near- polar orbits. -
Page 27: United States Epirb Registry System
UNITED STATES EPIRB REGISTRY SYSTEM Important information Beacon registration is now available on-line. This is the preferred method of registration; point your browser to http://www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov and follow the instructions on-screen. Use the EPIRB form. Other information At present NOAA still accepts registration by mail or fax. The registration forms are pre- printed with the correct mailing address and fax number. -
Page 28: Mcmurdo Limited Product Warranty
(or part) in question free of charge, or at McMurdo Limited´s sole discretion to refund to the buyer the price of the product (or a proportional part of the price). McMurdo Limited shall not be liable to a buyer who is not a consumer for any other loss or damage (whether indirect, special or consequential loss of profit or otherwise) costs, expenses or other claims for compensation which arise out of or in connection with this product.