Installation; Location - Ocean Signal EPIRB3 Pro User Manual

4.

INSTALLATION

! Failure to follow the following installation guidelines may cause the EPIRB3 Pro to
operate incorrectly.
! Do not mount the EPIRB3 Pro closer than 1.0 metre to any steering compass as
this may affect the accuracy of the compass.
! Keep the EPIRB3 Pro away from any strong magnetic sources such as
loudspeakers, compass compensation magnets, etc.
! To prevent possible build up of ice within the Auto Release Housing mount the unit
to a vertical surface
! Do not install or operate in a location subject to high intensity RF fields (e.g.radar
or communications antennas)
! GNSS operation may be impaired if operated within 10m of GMDSS sat-com
systems.
4.1

Location

The location selected must be sufficiently robust to support the weight of the entire unit.
Exposure to the elements and surrounding hazards along with vibration should also be
taken into consideration when choosing the location. Ensure that the mounting location
allows easy access to the EPIRB3 Pro for maintenance and servicing.
To ensure that the EPIRB3 Pro will always float free from the sinking vessel ensure that the
Auto Release Housing is located high up on the superstructure, free from any obstructions
and located in a position where it will not be trapped, regardless of the angle of the sinking
vessel. Always leave at least 150mm (6") around the Auto Release Housing to ensure the
cover releases reliably.
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