Deactivation; False Alerts - Ocean Signal EPIRB1 User Manual

AUTOMATIC ACTIVATION (class 2 only): When placed in water the
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EPIRB1 will automatically activate in the same manner as above after a
short delay.
When operating the EPIRB in water, tether the beacon to your body or
the liferaft.
Note: The first alert is transmitted after 50 seconds to allow time to deactivate the
unit if accidentally turned on. The homing beacon is not activated until after the
first alert is sent.
4.2

Deactivation

To deactivate your EPIRB after use or if it is accidentally activated, press the ON key
for one second until the indicator LED flashes red twice, then release. Rewind the
antenna using the knob on the top of the EPIRB. Do not push the antenna back into
the EPIRB as this may cause it to be damaged.
If the EPIRB was automatically activated due to immersion in water, remove from
the water and dry thoroughly. The EPIRB will automatically switch off after ap-
proximately 30 seconds.
Should your EPIRB fail to deactivate, wind in the antenna and completely wrap the
EPIRB in several layers of aluminium foil, or place in a metal container.
4.3

False Alerts

False alerts cause the rescue authorities unnecessary time and expense.
To avoid false alerts make sure your EPIRB is safely stowed with the protective
flap closed and the antenna fully wound in. Make sure that there is no excessive
pressure applied to the protective cover. Ensure that anybody carrying the EPIRB is
fully aware that this device is for emergencies and should only be used in situations
of grave and imminent danger.
If you accidentally activate your beacon or otherwise set it off when a rescue is not
required, contact your local emergency services as soon as possible and advise
them of your beacon's 15 digit HEX code (UIN), your current location and the time
the beacon was first activated.
For USA phone: 1-800-851-3051 (USAF Rescue Coordination Center)
For UK phone: +44 (0)1326 317575 (UKCG)
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