Optimising Onboard Performance - mcmurdo Smartfind G8 AIS User Manual

4.5

Optimising onboard performance

The EPIRB is designed and optimised to be used floating in the sea. However,
in emergencies when it is not necessary to evacuate the vessel, you may want
to deploy the EPIRB onboard.
Find a suitable position for the EPIRB according to the following guidelines:
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NOTE: Failure to observe these guidelines may affect whether and how
soon an alert is received by the satellite system. Keep the EPIRB upright
at all times (hold it if necessary but do not touch the antenna). The high
intensity strobe lights may cause discomfort if viewed for long periods.
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PLACE THE EPIRB
UPRIGHT, IN THE
OPEN, CLEAR OF
LARGE STRUCTURES.
DO NOT PLACE
THE EPIRB
UNDER COVER.
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KEEP THE EPIRB
CLEAR OF
OVERHANGS
AND OVERHEAD
OBSTRUCTIONS.
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DO NOT LAY
THE EPIRB
ON ITS SIDE.
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DO NOT
SECURE THE
EPIRB
LANYARD TO
THE VESSEL.