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5.1.2 EPIRB3 Pro Manual Activation
1. Break off the red protective tab from the top of the EPIRB3 Pro.
2. Lift the yellow flap up to expose the Red ON/OFF button.
3. Press and hold the red button for 1 second to activate.
(Until the green LED starts to flash)
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The EPIRB3 Pro will now be operational. The strobe lights will begin to flash at a rate of
once every 2.5 seconds as soon as the unit is activated.
For best performance it is important that the EPIRB3 Pro is in an upright position with a
clear view of the sky and as far away from any metallic structures as possible.
The EPIRB3 Pro contains a GNSS receiver. Ensure that the GNSS antenna is not obstructed
and has a complete, unobstructed view of the sky – as indicated on the top of the EPIRB3
Pro.
A lanyard is provided to tether the EPIRB3 Pro to the lifeboat or life raft to ensure that it
does not drift away. Make sure this is firmly attached.
5.1.3 EPIRB3 Pro Automatic Operation
The EPIRB3 Pro will sense when it has been placed in water and automatically begin to
operate after a short delay, in the same manner as described above.
! If the EPIRB3 Pro is mounted in the Auto Release Housing this function is disabled
until the EPIRB3 Pro has been released.
If the EPIRB3 Pro is mounted in the Auto Release Housing in the event that the vessel sinks
the EPIRB3 Pro will automatically be ejected from the housing allowing it to float to the
surface and begin transmission.
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