Maintenance - mcmurdo SMARTFIND G5 EPIRB User Manual

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. The red LED will stay ON and the green LED will begin to
flash. The TEST button may now be released.
Typically the test will run for 15 minutes, during the test do not shield the EPIRB and do
not stand over it.
A successful GPS position test will cause the green LED to light continuously for a short
length of time and then go out. A fail is indicated by a continuous red LED.
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MAINTENANCE

Routine checks
Self test the EPIRB monthly, check that the battery is in date and examine the outer case
and bracket for any signs of damage. If required, clean the outer case with fresh water,
wipe dry and examine the EPIRB and bracket for any damage.
CAUTION: Never use chemical solvents to clean the EPIRB or bracket.
Inspect the EPIRB and its mountings visually for deterioration or damage. The EPIRB is
designed to allow water to circulate around the outer edge of the dome (inside the outer
clear plastic edge but outside the waterproof seal). Consequently a volume of water in this
area is of no significance.
Make the following checks;
i lanyard is not tied to the vessel structure
i battery is in date
i sea switch contacts are clean
i antenna springs to a near-vertical position when released.
i frangible switch seal intact
i Self test monthly
Category 2 bracket:
i EPIRB is correctly fitted and secure in its bracket
Category 1 enclosure:
i HRU is in date
i EPIRB base is located into the D-shaped recess and antenna is correctly stowed
i R clip is fitted into the groove at end of plastic rod (not through hole)
Never paint the EPIRB or its mounting bracket or enclosure, during vessel cleansing or
painting always temporally remove the EPIRB and its mounting to a safe place.
After a manual activation
The anti-tamper switch cover must be replaced by a service agent.
CAUTION: The battery may be run down and need replacement (see below).
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