Deactivation - mcmurdo Smartfind G8 AIS User Manual

4.6

Deactivation

Once the EPIRB has been activated for a distress situation, it should not be
switched off until the SAR agency directs this.
1. Locate the OFF button on
the top dome under the grey
cover.
3. The strobe light and green indicator will stop flashing. If any light continues
to flash, then check that the sea contacts are dry.
It is important to realise that the only time the EPIRB is completely off is when
it is fitted in the manual bracket, carry-safe bracket or float-free enclosure. As
soon as it is removed, the EPIRB will turn on automatically if the sea contacts
(see page 5) are immersed in water.
Although you can control the EPIRB manually with the ON and OFF buttons,
the sea contacts override any manual settings. For the OFF switch to operate
properly, the EPIRB must first be dry so that the sea switch is de-activated.
2. Lift the cover, press the OFF
button for >2 seconds and
release.
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