Wall Bracket Installation; Siting; Mounting Procedure - mcmurdo 406 EPIRB User Manual

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. WALL BRACKET INSTALLATION

7.1. Siting

The wall bracket should ideally be sited in plain view near an emergency exit. When
choosing a suitable mounting position you should also consider:
• Ease of access in an emergency.
• Mount at least 1 metre (3´) from any compass equipment.
• Allow at least 25mm (1") above the bracket for it to spring open.
• Allow 18 cm (7") for the antenna. Heavy bending of the antenna is bad.

7.2. Mounting procedure

The wall bracket is supplied with a set of stainless steel fixings 25 mm (1") in length. The
bracket mounts against a flat surface using 4 fixing points. Offer the bracket into the chosen
position and mark through the mounting slots. If you are using the nuts and bollts supplied,
drill 6 mm (1/4") holes in the centre of each mark. You will need a 4 mm Allen key to tighten
the bolts. If the rear of the mounting surface is inaccessible then use the self-tapping screws
supplied and drill 4 mm (5/32") holes. Always fit washers under the heads of the screws to
avoid damage to the plastic.
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