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- Page 1 SMARTFIND E5 and G5 EPIRB User Manual...
- Page 3 Safety notices CAUTION: The EPIRB is an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon. Use only in situations of grave and imminent danger to life. CAUTION: False alerts endanger lives and cause disruption to Search and Rescue services. Deliberate misuse of the EPIRB could result in penalty. WARNING: Spring action antenna deployment;...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
This manual is applicable for McMurdo Smartfind E5 and G5 version 2 EPIRBs manufactured after January 2013. -
Page 5: Overview
OVERVIEW This Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) is intended for carriage on SOLAS and non-SOLAS vessels. When carrying an EPIRB on board you enjoy the reassurance of a last resort safeguard against any life threatening incidents that may occur anywhere in the world. Only operate the EPIRB in situations of grave and imminent danger to life. -
Page 6: Description
DESCRIPTION An EPIRB is intended to be a one-shot device. Once activated it will transmit emergency alerts for at least 48 hours. The EPIRB will work best while floating in water, but can also be operated while on board a vessel, in a liferaft or on land (when placed on the ground). The key components of your EPIRB are: Antenna Flexible whip, should be near vertical when operating. -
Page 7: Controls And Indicators
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Manual actvation (switch) The EPIRB is manually activated break off the anti-tamper tab to gain access to the manual activation switch beneath. Automatic Sea switch (contacts) When the EPIRB is released from its bracket a magnetic switch activates and places the EPIRB into a “ready”... -
Page 8: Epirb Stowage
EPIRB STOWAGE Bulkhead bracket (category 2) The bulkhead bracket has two parts. The EPIRB can be quickly unclipped from the bulkhead mount for easy stowage. Always transport the EPIRB in the Carrysafe collar. The Carrysafe collar keeps the EPIRB protected against accidental activation even when wet. - Page 9 Float-free enclosure (category1) The float-free version EPIRB has a plastic enclosure. It contains a spring-loaded lever which automatically pushes the enclosure lid off and releases the EPIRB if the vessel sinks. Automatic ejection is controlled by a Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) before it reaches 4 metres (13 feet) depth.
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Page 10: Epirb Operating Procedure
EPIRB OPERATING PROCEDURE Vessel Sinking If abandoning ship and there is time to fetch the EPIRB, release the EPIRB from its mounting bracket and carry it with you to the liferaft. Category 1 float-free enclosure Automatic activation If the vessel sinks, the EPIRB will automatically release itself from its enclosure before it reaches a depth of 4 metres. - Page 11 Turning the EPIRB off Should the EPIRB be activated by mistake or if the emergency ends then the EPIRB can be turned OFF by sliding the activation switch fully to the right. After water activation, dry the sea switch contacts and wait about 8 seconds for the automatic sea switch to de-activate.
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Page 12: Getting The Best From The Epirb
GETTING THE BEST FROM THE EPIRB The EPIRB is designed and optimised to be used floating in the sea. But it can also be used in other situations. Aboard ship: i Place the EPIRB in the open, clear of overhangs i Keep the EPIRB upright (hold it if necessary) DO NOT: i Place the EPIRB close to large structures... - Page 13 BEST Stowing the EPIRB Manual bracket Hold the bracket collar open and drop the EPIRB into the bracket. The slots in the EPIRB fit over the locating lugs in the bracket. Hold the collar shut and fit the R-clip to secure the EPIRB. Fold over the antenna and locate the end moulding in the retaining slot.
- Page 14 Re-fitting into enclosure 1. Place the EPIRB on its side in the enclosure with the TEST button in view. 2. Engage base of EPIRB into the recess in the lever arm. 3. Bend the antenna and retain it in the recess. 4.
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Page 15: False Alerts
FALSE ALERTS If the EPIRB has been accidentally activated, or if rescue is affected before arrival of the rescue services: i Switch off the EPIRB and notify the appropriate rescue services or authorities at the earliest possible time. i Contact the rescue services, coastguard, or police by radio or telephone to advise them of the false alert. -
Page 16: Installation
INSTALLATION Bulkhead bracket When selecting a suitable mounting position consider: i Ease of access in an emergency. i Position at least 1 metre from compass equipment and 50 cm from powerful magnets e.g. magnets found in loud speakers and radio equipment. i Allow sufficient clearance above the EPIRB to allow for easy removal from the bulkhead bracket. - Page 17 Category 1 automatic release installation The enclosure should be mounted upright against a vertical bulkhead. Alternately, it may be mounted horizontally on a flat surface, such as a cabin roof. No other orientations are recommended. It is critical to locate the enclosure in a position where the released EPIRB will not get trapped by overhangs, rigging, antennas etc, should the vessel ever sink.
- Page 18 Category 1 enclosure installation outline Marking Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) expiry (Category 1 enclosure) The HRU has a two year in-service life starting from the date of installation of the EPIRB. The installer must mark off the month date of two years into the future on the body of the HRU and put the same month date onto the label on the outside of the enclosure.
- Page 19 Marking vessel name The vessel name should be marked on the EPIRB body and on the Category 1 enclosure if fitted. Alpha-numeric stickers are provided to do this, protect the markings with a section of the clear adhesive label provided. Lift off required letter Apply name letters to Cover name letters...
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Page 20: Self Test
SELF TEST Self test button The EPIRB has a built-in self test capability that will confirm whether the battery is healthy, both distress transmitters are functional and that the high intensity strobe light is operational. It is recommended to self test the EPIRB monthly, more frequent self testing can put unnecessary drain on the battery. -
Page 21: Maintenance
Take the EPIRB outside under an unobstructed sky. Press and hold the TEST button until the red LED lights, then release. Wait for the standard self test to complete, then immediately the strobe light flashes, press and hold the TEST button for 15 seconds or until the red LED lights again. - Page 22 Inadvertent operation The anti tamper switch cover must be replaced by a service agent and the remaining battery life checked (see below). Battery replacement The exact battery expiry date is marked under the EPIRB lens dome and repeated on the outside of the Category 1 enclosure.
- Page 23 CAUTION: It is most important that all of the supplied replacement parts are fitted, never reuse an old plastic rod or fixing E-clip. Only ever fit an original McMurdo replacement HRU Kit: Part No.82-962-001A. McMurdo Breakthru HRU, The kit includes HRU, a replacement breakable plastic rod, e-clip, washer, date labels and instruction sheet.
- Page 24 Transportation Passenger Aircraft This product contains small lithium metal batteries. The EPIRB can normally be taken on board a passenger aircraft as a personal item in carry-on hand baggage. We recommend declaring the EPIRB to airline staff at check in, in the same way you would for a laptop PC or video camera.
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Page 25: Specification
SPECIFICATION 406 MHz Operating 406.040 MHz + 1 kHz Transmitter frequency Power output 5 W typical Modulation Phase (16K0GID) 121.5 MHz Operating 121.5 MHz +3.5 kHz Homer frequency Power output 50 mW radiated typical Modulation Swept tone AM (3K20A3X) Strobe light Type Four high intensity LEDs Light output... -
Page 26: Warranty Statement
All enquiries relating to this warranty or Approved Service Agents should be sent to: Orolia Ltd, Silver Point, Airport Service Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5PB, UK Telephone: Int + 44 (0) 23 9262 3900 Fax: Int + 44 (0) 23 9262 3998 Web: www.mcmurdomarine.com Email: service.mcmurdo@orolia.com An Orolia Group Business... -
Page 27: End Of Life Statement
END OF LIFE STATEMENT At the end of the EPIRB’s useful life, it is vital that the battery be disconnected from the main unit to prevent false alarms. False alarms cause expensive disruption to Search and Rescue services and may endanger lives as a consequence. It is also necessary that the EPIRB and its battery pack be disposed of in a manner that does not present a threat of environmental damage. -
Page 28: Annex 1. Registration Information
ANNEX 1. REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration of 406MHz satellite EPIRBs with the EPIRB Registration Section of the national authority is mandatory, due to the global alerting nature of the Cospas-Sarsat system. The information provided in the registration is used only for search and rescue purposes. - Page 29 Finland France Point of contact: The Finnish Point of contact: FMCC Tel: +33 5 61274636 Communications Regulatory Authority Fax: +33 5 61274878 Tel: +358 9 69661 Email: Fax: +358 9 6966410 fmcc@cnes.fr Online registration: Web: www.ficora.fi https://registre406.cnes.fr Greenland (Denmark) India Point of contact: Greenland Telecom Point of contact: INMCC/ISTRAC/ISRO Administration...
- Page 30 Switzerland Point of contact: Federal Office of Point of contact: The EPIRB Registry, The Communications Maritime and Coastguard Agency Tel: +41 32 3275511 Tel: 01326 211569 Fax: +41 32 3275555 Fax: 01326 319264 Email: n/a Email: epirb@mcga.gov.uk Online registration: n/a Online registration: www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/epirb USA Important information...
- Page 32 Orolia Ltd Silver Point Airport Service Road Portsmouth PO3 5PB United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0)23 9262 3900 Fax: +44 (0)23 9262 3998 Email: service.mcmurdo@orolia.com Website: www.mcmurdomarine.com An Orolia Group Business...
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