Preventing Accidental Activation; Contacts For Reporting Activations; Batteries & Maintenance - GME GA9800 Instruction Manual

Phone: +64 4 577 8033 . Fax: +64 4 577 8041
Email: 406registry@maritimenz .govt .nz
Ensure information is current . notify the appropriate
authority if ownership of the beacon is transferred .
other areas - Please contact your country Distributor
as shown on page 8 of this manual . if you have a beacon
coded with a foreign country code, or if you do not know
what country code has been used, then you will need
advice, please contact the relevant authority on one of the
numbers shown above or visit:
www . c ospas-sarsat . o rg/BeaconscodingGuideGeneral/poc . h tm

PrEvENTiNg aCCidENTaL aCTivaTiON

the signal from a PlB is regarded by authorities as an
indication of distress and is given an appropriate response .
it is the responsibility of every owner of a PlB to ensure
that it is not activated unintentionally or in situations that
do not justify its use .
most cases of accidental transmission result from poor or
inappropriate storage or failure to totally disable an old
model beacon before disposal .
the need to treat emergency beacons responsibly cannot
be too highly emphasised .
the mt410/410G will not commence transmitting until
approximately 60 seconds after activation, providing a
period of audible and visual warning . if you hear the
beacon beeping while it is being carried or stowed, you
may still be able to deactivate it during this time period
without actually transmitting a distress signal . if in doubt,
report the incident to your local authorities just in case .
to minimise the possibility of accidental activation, PlB
owners are urged to pay careful attention to the
following points:
1 . Follow the self-testing procedures
2 . Educate your travelling companions on how and when
to correctly operate your PlB
3 . Avoid stowing the PlB where it will be subjected
to continuous direct sunlight . this could cause the
beacon's internal temperature to exceed the maximum
storage temperature of +70°c . long term stowage
under these conditions could result in reduced battery
life, poor performance or degradation of the plastics
due to excessive u .v . light .
4 . Do not allow children to interfere with the PlB .

contacts for reporting activations

if you suspect that a PlB has been activated inadvertently,
you must turn it off and report it immediately to your
national Authority's rescue co-ordination centre to
prevent an unnecessary search .
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When reporting you should include the following:
1 . your PlB's 15 character unique identifier number
(uin), which is marked on the unit body .
2 . Date, time and duration of activation .
3 . cause of activation .
4 . location at time of activation .
search and rescue authorities will not penalize an
EPirB owner or operator in cases of genuine accidental
activation .
contact numbers:
Australia: 1800 641 792
new Zealand: 0508 472 269
united states of America: (800) 323 7233
united Kingdom: 01326 317 575
the mt410 and mt410G PlBs are fitted with the very
latest in high capacity battery technology . these batteries
are able to operate within a temperature range of -20°c
to +55°c .
the full operational capability of your beacon may not
be available if the batteries fitted have exceeded their
replacement date, as shown on the body of the unit .
Prior to reaching this date, make arrangements to have
your mt410/mt410G returned for service .
note: PlB maintenance operations, including battery
replacement, require that the beacon be returned to a
manufacturer approved service facility . A list of authorised
service centres can be found on: www .gme .net .au .
the replacement of batteries due to expiry or usage is not
covered by the product's Warranty .
mt410/mt410g batteries are not user replaceable.
Although the mt410/410G are otherwise maintenance
free, routinely following these few simple steps will help
ensure that your beacon will be operationally ready if
called upon:
1 . test the PlB at the recommended interval .
2 . confirm the sAFEty sEAl has not been broken .
3 . check that the batteries have not passed their
replacement date .
4 . inspect the mt410/410G for physical damage
or deterioration .
5 . Keep the unit clean by wiping over with a damp cloth
(warm water and mild detergent are suitable), then dry .
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