Cautions - mcmurdo Smartfind S10 User Manual

4 CAUTIONS

ACTIVATE ONLY IN AN EMERGENCY
This product is designed for use with an AIS receiver and is not a substitute for a
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PLB or EPIRB.
This beacon is intended for use within the maritime environment where permitted
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by national administrations. When activated, it transmits a digital alert message to
any vessel or shore station in radio range which is equipped with an AIS receiver.
Deliberate misuse of the device could result in a penalty.
Product and battery pack contain no user-serviceable parts. Do
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not dismantle.
Base contains a magnet – maintain compass safe distance of 65
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cm (2'2").
Contains lithium batteries. Do not incinerate, puncture, deform, short-circuit or
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recharge.
Avoid cleaning the unit with chemical solvents as this may damage the case
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material.
Radio Licensing. This product is a radio transmitter. Some administrations may
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require that the user holds a valid radio license to cover its ownership and use.
As AIS beacons are still very new, not all small-craft chart plotters with AIS show
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the correct SART icon as recommended by the IMO. As a
minimum, they will show the same icon as used for other craft
- normally an arrow. In addition, user settings generally allow
you to configure the display to show the serial number, which
in AIS Beacons will always begin with 97. This will differentiate
AIS Beacons (SARTs) from normal AIS targets. If in doubt, check
with your plotter manufacturer how they display SARTs on
screen.
False alarm: If the unit has been accidentally activated contact the coastguard.
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Storage and Handling: Magnetic switch, take care not to stow
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close to strong magnetic sources such as Loudspeakers,
electric motors or DC power cables
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