SMARTFIND

E5 and G5 EPIRB

User Manual

Safety notices

CAUTION: The EPIRB is an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon.

Use only in situations of grave and imminent danger to life.

CAUTION: False alerts endanger lives and cause disruption to Search and

Rescue services. Deliberate misuse of the EPIRB could result in penalty.

WARNING: Spring action antenna deployment; tilt the EPIRB away from your face when deploying the antenna.

CAUTION: Do not dismantle the EPIRB. Contains no user-serviceable parts.

CAUTION: Contains lithium batteries. Do not incinerate, puncture, deform, short-circuit or recharge.

CAUTION: Dispose of a used EPIRB in accordance with local waste disposal regulations. Refer to End of Life Statement.

CAUTION: Avoid using chemical solvents to clean the EPIRB as some solvents can damage the case material.

CAUTION: An EPIRB is a radio transmitter. Some administrations may require that the user holds a valid radio licence to cover its ownership and use.

WARNING: the high intensity flashing strobe light may cause discomfort if viewed for prolonged periods.

Radio Frequency Exposure Warning

Registration

WARNING: The EPIRB emits low levels of radio frequency radiation; avoid handling the antenna once activated.

The EPIRB must be promptly registered with the appropriate National Authority. Failure to register the EPIRB could delay a Search and Rescue (SAR) response and may be unlawful.

Vessel Name:

Owner details:

Ownership details

EPIRB Unique HEX ID;

Contents

1 OVERVIEW ............................................................................ 5

2 DESCRIPTION ....................................................................... 6

3 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ........................................... 7

4 EPIRB STOWAGE ................................................................. 8

5 EPIRB OPERATING PROCEDURE ..................................... 10

6 GETTING THE BEST FROM THE EPIRB ........................... 12

7 FALSE ALERTS .................................................................. 15

8 INSTALLATION ................................................................... 16

9 SELF TEST .......................................................................... 20

10 MAINTENANCE ................................................................ 21

11 SPECIFICATION ............................................................... 25

12 WARRANTY STATEMENT ............................................... 26

13 END OF LIFE STATEMENT ............................................. 27

14 ANNEX 1. REGISTRATION INFORMATION .................... 28

Disclaimer

The information and illustrations contained in this publication are to the best of our knowledge correct at the time of going to print. We reserve the right to change specifications, equipment, installation and maintenance instructions without notice as part of our policy of continuous product development and improvement. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic or otherwise without permission in writing from Orolia Ltd. No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in the publication, although every care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible. This manual is applicable for McMurdo Smartfind E5 and G5 version 2

EPIRBs manufactured after January 2013.

1 OVERVIEW

This Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) is intended for carriage on

SOLAS and non-SOLAS vessels. When carrying an EPIRB on board you enjoy the reassurance of a last resort safeguard against any life threatening incidents that may occur anywhere in the world. Only operate the EPIRB in situations of grave and imminent danger to life. False alerts endanger lives. Help prevent them by understanding how to look after the EPIRB.

Cospas Sarsat system

EPIRBs transmit a unique emergency message identifier via the Cospas-Sarsat satellite system which can determine your location anywhere on the earth

’s surface. In most cases the first emergency alert is received within 5 minutes of activation, depending on satellite coverage at the time this can sometimes extend to around 45 minutes. When the emergency alert message is received at a Rescue Co-ordination Centre (RCC) it is cross referenced by the Unique Identifier Number (UIN) against user registration information.

Details of the alert will be forwarded to the appropriate local Search and Rescue (SAR) teams. Keeping your vessels registration details up to date is critical to ensuring a quick

SAR response. If you have purchased the GPS version, it has a built-in GPS receiver which can reduce the time for Search and Rescue teams to arrive on scene, as your precise coordinates are transmitted within the first few minutes. Non-GPS versions are pinpointed using Doppler Shift from the over-flying satellites.

EPIRBs have a secondary or ‘homing’ transmitter which allows SAR teams to direction find or

‘home in’ on the EPIRB once they arrive on the scene. Once activated the EPIRB will continue to transmit emergency alerts for a minimum of 48 hours.

For further information visit Cospas-Sarsat on line at www.cospas-sarsat.org

You must register your EPIRB with the appropriate authorities.

Failure to file a valid user register may slow the rescue and lead to loss of life.

The EPIRB is pre-programmed with a Unique Identity Number (UIN) before it reaches the end customer. The UIN must be registered with the national authority indicated in the white area of the label on the rear of the EPIRB. Complete the included user registration form and return it to the address indicated. As some authorities may require online registration always check for any guidance notes printed on the registration form. The country code programmed into your EPIRB is shown on the rear identity label. You must register your vessel and contact details with the authorities in that country.

Unique

Identity

Vessel name

Number

(UIN)

Country code

Example only

How to register

Refer to Annex 1. for details of specific national user registration requirements.

Always ensure that any changes of registration or contact details are promptly notified.

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2 DESCRIPTION

An EPIRB is intended to be a one-shot device. Once activated it will transmit emergency alerts for at least 48 hours. The EPIRB will work best while floating in water, but can also be operated while on board a vessel, in a liferaft or on land (when placed on the ground).

The key components of your EPIRB are:

Antenna Flexible whip, should be near vertical when operating.

Strobe

Light

LED

Flashing signal light, visible through the clear lens dome when the EPIRB is switched on.

Indicates the current operating status, visible through the clear lens dome.

Activation Protected by a tear-off anti-tamper tab. Break the tab upwards, push the

switch switch in and move it fully left to activate the EPIRB.

Sea switch The two studs on the sides of the EPIRB are sea switch contacts. Submerge these in water to activate the EPIRB automatically.

Test button Self test verifies the readiness of the EPIRB.

Lanyard Pull the lanyard spool down to free it. Use the cord to tether the EPIRB to a

PFD (Personal Flotation Device) or survival craft.

Antenna

Test button Strobe light zone

Red LED

Green LED

(GPS model only)

Lanyard

EPIRB activation switch.

Break off the anti-tamper tab to gain access to the activation switch beneath.

Sea switch contact

(one each side)

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3 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Manual actvation (switch)

The EPIRB is manually activated break off the anti-tamper tab to gain access to the manual activation switch beneath.

Automatic Sea switch (contacts)

When the EPIRB is released from its bracket a magnetic switch activates and places the

EPIRB into a “ready” state. It will turn on automatically if the sea switch contacts on either side of the EPIRB body are immersed in water regardless of the status of the manual activation switch. The Automatic sea water switch has a built-in time delay to ensure that it operates correctly in rough seas. The EPIRB must be in the water for at least 2 seconds before it will automatically activate and it has to be dry for at least 8 seconds before it will stop transmitting.

TEST button

The test button is used to verify the readiness of the EPIRB.

Strobe light

Four high visibility LEDs flash simultaneously to produce the strobe light zone, this provides a visual means of locating the EPIRB.

It will start flashing immediately after the EPIRB is switched ON. Its flashing will pause for a short time when each 406 MHz alert transmission is sent, which is once every 50 seconds.

Strobe light (EPIRB ON)

1 flash every 3 seconds, pause every 50 seconds

Red LED (indicator)

The red LED illuminates when the EPIRB is first switched ON and will start to flash slowly once the first transmissions are made.

121.5 MHz transmission is taking place whenever the Red LED is flashing alternately with the strobe light.

Every 50 seconds, the red LED will flash rapidly followed by a single long flash to indicate each 406 MHz transmission.

Green LED (GPS version only)

The green LED flashes alternately with the strobe, to indicate that a valid position has been obtained by the GPS receiver. Every 50 seconds it illuminates for 2 seconds to indicate that the position is being transmitted on 406MHz. Every 20 minutes the GPS receiver updates its position information. If a fix is not obtained, the green LED stops flashing, and illuminates only every 50 seconds, when the previous position information is transmitted.

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4 EPIRB STOWAGE

Bulkhead bracket (category 2)

The bulkhead bracket has two parts.

Press catch and lift the

Carrysafe

The EPIRB can be quickly unclipped from the bulkhead mount for easy stowage.

Always transport the EPIRB in the Carrysafe collar.

The Carrysafe collar keeps the EPIRB protected against accidental activation even when wet.

Releasing EPIRB from the bulkhead bracket

Pull the R-clip out of the bracket to release the retaining strap. Hold the antenna to prevent it springing loose and lift the EPIRB out of the mounting points.

1

1. Release the antenna tip

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2

2. Pull the R-clip out of the bracket and release the retaining strap

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3. Lift the EPIRB out of the collar

Float-free enclosure (category1)

The float-free version EPIRB has a plastic enclosure. It contains a spring-loaded lever which automatically pushes the enclosure lid off and releases the EPIRB if the vessel sinks. Automatic ejection is controlled by a Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) before it reaches 4 metres (13 feet) depth.

As the EPIRB floats away it automatically activates. i

Never tie the EPIRB lanyard to the vessel because doing so would prevent the

EPIRB from floating free.

Manually releasing EPIRB from the enclosure

Remove the R-clip from the retaining rod, then pull off the enclosure cover and remove the EPIRB.

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5 EPIRB OPERATING PROCEDURE

Vessel Sinking

If abandoning ship and there is time to fetch the EPIRB, release the EPIRB from its mounting bracket and carry it with you to the liferaft.

Category 1 float-free enclosure

Automatic activation

If the vessel sinks, the EPIRB will automatically release itself from its enclosure before it reaches a depth of 4 metres. The EPIRB will float to the surface and automatically start to operate.

Category 2 bulkhead bracket

Manual activation

Remove the EPIRB completely from the Carrysafe collar to gain access to the rear facing activation switch.

1. Break off the anti-tamper tab by pulling it upwards

2. Push the switch catch in and move the switch fully to the left “ON” position

When the EPIRB is first activated the strobe light will start to flash immediately and the

Red LED will light. After 50 seconds has passed the Red LED will start to flash indicating that the distress transmissions have started.

The 50 second delay before the first transmission is made allows the user to turn the

EPIRB off if it was activated in error.

The antenna should be positioned as upright as possible with a clear view of the sky.

Avoid handling the antenna, as this may impair performance.

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Turning the EPIRB off

Should the EPIRB be activated by mistake or if the emergency ends then the EPIRB can be turned OFF by sliding the activation switch fully to the right.

After water activation, dry the sea switch contacts and wait about 8 seconds for the automatic sea switch to de-activate.

The strobe light will stop flashing and the red LED will go out.

Important

After EPIRB activation and as soon as practical the EPIRB should be taken to a service agent, who will fit a new switch anti-tamper tab, and check the battery condition. If the

EPIRB has been used for more than 6 hours in total, a set of fresh battery packs should be fitted to ensure the full 48 hour operational life is still available. This is necessary to ensure that in an emergency it will operate for the full 48 hours required by international regulations.

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6 GETTING THE BEST FROM THE EPIRB

The EPIRB is designed and optimised to be used floating in the sea. But it can also be used in other situations.

Aboard ship:

DO: i

Place the EPIRB in the open, clear of overhangs i

Keep the EPIRB upright (hold it if necessary)

DO NOT: i

Place the EPIRB close to large structures i

Lay the EPIRB on its side i

Place the EPIRB under cover i

Secure the EPIRB lanyard to the vessel

YES

In a liferaft: i

Deploy the EPIRB so that it is visible outside of the liferaft canopy.

NO

Uncoil the lanyard and tie it to the liferaft, then throw the EPIRB overboard so that it floats close by.

NO

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BEST

Stowing the EPIRB

Manual bracket

Hold the bracket collar open and drop the EPIRB into the bracket. The slots in the EPIRB fit over the locating lugs in the bracket.

Hold the collar shut and fit the R-clip to secure the EPIRB. Fold over the antenna and locate the end moulding in the retaining slot.

2

Fit R-clip

1

Align slot with lug

3

Locate end of antenna in slot

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Re-fitting into enclosure

1. Place the EPIRB on its side in the enclosure with the TEST button in view.

2. Engage base of EPIRB into the recess in the lever arm.

3. Bend the antenna and retain it in the recess.

4. Refit cover squarely, engaging the guides at the top end and the rod through hole in cover.

5. Locate cover onto back plate and snap the lower end down over locating lug

6. Refit R-clip into groove at end of release rod. (Do not fit through hole)

CAUTION: Failure to fit EPIRB correctly may impair its ability to float free in an emergency.

1

2

3

6

4

5

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Cover correctly snapped in place

7 FALSE ALERTS

If the EPIRB has been accidentally activated, or if rescue is affected before arrival of the rescue services: i

Switch off the EPIRB and notify the appropriate rescue services or authorities at the earliest possible time. i

Contact the rescue services, coastguard, or police by radio or telephone to advise them of the false alert.

You may be asked to provide the UIN (15 digit Hex ID number) of the EPIRB, date, time, duration, cause of activation and geographic location at the time you switched off the

EPIRB.

Dealing with a transmitting EPIRB

In the unlikely event that the EPIRB develops a fault and will not turn off, transmissions can be prevented from reaching the satellite by cutting off the antenna close to its base.

The EPIRB should then be wrapped in metal foil or placed in a sealed metal container or steel locker.

Take care when dealing with the antenna, refer to product safety warnings.

Do contact the authorities to notify them of the false alert.

Leave the EPIRB for 3 days or until the battery has fully run down before having it serviced.

Fully disabling an EPIRB

If it is necessary to fully disable an EPIRB by unplugging the battery pack, proceed as follows:

Locate a medium size cross-headed screwdriver.

Unscrew and retain the 3 sealing screws that hold the top dome onto the base section.

Lift the lens dome off and circuit board away from the base section.

Avoid touching the circuit board if possible.

Carefully unplug each of the three white battery connectors.

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8 INSTALLATION

Bulkhead bracket

When selecting a suitable mounting position consider: i

Ease of access in an emergency. i

Position at least 1 metre from compass equipment and 50 cm from powerful magnets e.g. magnets found in loud speakers and radio equipment. i

Allow sufficient clearance above the EPIRB to allow for easy removal from the bulkhead bracket.

Mounting procedure

The bulkhead bracket is designed to mount on a flat surface using four fixing points.

Four stainless steel screws 25mm in length are included. Check that the rear side of the mounting surface is clear and that the fixing screws will not penetrate through into any other objects.

Offer the bracket into the chosen position and mark through the mounting slots using the bracket as a template.

Drill four 3mm (1/8

”) holes and securely screw the bracket in place.

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Category 1 automatic release installation

The enclosure should be mounted upright against a vertical bulkhead. Alternately, it may be mounted horizontally on a flat surface, such as a cabin roof. No other orientations are recommended.

It is critical to locate the enclosure in a position where the released EPIRB will not get trapped by overhangs, rigging, antennas etc, should the vessel ever sink. An expanse of flat surface is required to allow the enclosure lid to eject. i

Mount it were it can easily be accessed without use of a ladder i

Mount it close to the vessel ’s navigation position i

Consider ease of access in an emergency

AVOID: i

Positions with insufficient space for lid ejection and maintenance. i

Positions within 1m (3') of any compass equipment. i

Mounting within 2m (6') of any Radar antenna. i

Direct impact from waves i

Locations where damage is possible when operating other equipment i

Exhaust fumes, chemical and oil sources and areas of high vibration

Mounting procedure

Locate enclosure base against a flat surface using the 4 fixing points. The base plate of the enclosure can be used as a drilling guide.

1. Pull out the R-shaped clip and remove the enclosure lid. Note how the EPIRB fits then remove it to somewhere dry (its sea switch is now armed).

2. Offer the base plate into the chosen position and mark through the mounting holes.

3. The enclosure is supplied with x4 25mm (1

”) stainless steel wood screw fixings.

6mm (1/4 ”) nuts and bolts can also be used (not supplied).

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Category 1 enclosure installation outline

Marking Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) expiry (Category 1 enclosure)

The HRU has a two year in-service life starting from the date of installation of the EPIRB.

The installer must mark off the month date of two years into the future on the body of the

HRU and put the same month date onto the label on the outside of the enclosure.

Mark the HRU by cutting out the corresponding month and year label date.

The outside of the enclosure should be marked using the alpha-numeric stickers provided and then covered with the clear adhesive label provided. Use date format, month and year, for example: JUN 2006.

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Marking vessel name

The vessel name should be marked on the EPIRB body and on the Category 1 enclosure if fitted. Alpha-numeric stickers are provided to do this, protect the markings with a section of the clear adhesive label provided.

1 2 3

Lift off required letter

(a small knife blade works well)

Instruction plate

Apply name letters to

EPIRB rear label and enclosure cover

Cover name letters with clear label

The EPIRB is supplied with a self-adhesive instruction plate, which has basic visual instructions showing how to operate the EPIRB in an emergency.

Mount the instruction plate next to the EPIRB so that it is easily visible in an emergency.

During vessel maintenance, ensure the plate does not get painted over or cleaned down with strong degreasing solvents.

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9 SELF TEST

Self test button

The EPIRB has a built-in self test capability that will confirm whether the battery is healthy, both distress transmitters are functional and that the high intensity strobe light is operational. It is recommended to self test the EPIRB monthly, more frequent self testing can put unnecessary drain on the battery. During the EPIRB self test, a specially coded test transmission is sent that will not alert the authorities. A self test can be made while the Category 2 EPIRB is held in the Carrysafe bracket, a Category1 EPIRB should be removed from the enclosure first. The self test should be carried out during the first 5 minutes of the hour so as to minimise any disturbance of the emergency channels.

1. Push and hold the TEST button down until the red LED indicator lights.

2. A successful self test will result in the red LED and strobe light flashing together a number of times.

3. The number of strobe light flashes indicates past battery usage;

Accumulated Battery Use

(hours)

Number of strobe light flashes

0 to 4 3

4 to 6

More than 6

2

1

Once the self test has completed the EPIRB will switch off automatically.

A self test failure will result in NO strobe light flash and the red LED turning OFF.

Important

Each self test draws small amounts of energy from the battery pack. Unnecessary testing of the EPIRB will reduce the run time of the EPIRB in an emergency. On average, the

EPIRB should only be self tested 12 times per year, or a total of 72 times during the 6 year battery lifetime.

If the EPIRB has been activated for a cumulative period in excess of 6 hours (self testing and operation), then the battery must be replaced to ensure that in an emergency it will still operate for a minimum of 48 hours at -20 p

C as required by International regulations.

If the EPIRB fails self test it should be immediately removed from service.

Long self test (GPS version only)

The GPS model can also be put through a GPS long self test which includes allowing the

GPS to acquire a fix. As this test consumes significant amounts of power it is restricted to a maximum of 10 tests in total.

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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.

10 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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Inadvertent operation

The anti tamper switch cover must be replaced by a service agent and the remaining battery life checked (see below).

Battery replacement

The exact battery expiry date is marked under the EPIRB lens dome and repeated on the outside of the Category 1 enclosure.

The batteries must be replaced when: i

The expiry date has been reached or i

The EPIRB has been used in an emergency situation or i

A false activation exceeds 6 hours of use. i

According to national rule or regulation

Servicing

Service of the EPIRB should only be carried out by an approved service agent.

Keep the original packing material for re-use whenever the EPIRB is sent for battery replacement or service.

GMDSS inspections

Vessels that are subject to GMDSS regulations must have the EPIRB checked and tested by a ships radio surveyor enforcing national legislation. The surveyor will check the expiry dates and test activate the EPIRB to ensure that it meets the required performance criteria. They will read the identity message stored inside the EPIRB to confirm registration details. Leisure vessels are not generally subject to official EPIRB inspection, however, in some countries charter, passenger carrying and fishing vessels maybe.

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Category 1 enclosure HRU replacement

The HRU has a mandatory 2 year service replacement interval.

WARNING: Failure to replace the HRU after 2 years in service has elapsed may result in the EPIRB not automatically deploying in an emergency.

CAUTION: It is most important that all of the supplied replacement parts are fitted, never reuse an old plastic rod or fixing E-clip.

Only ever fit an original McMurdo replacement HRU Kit:

Part No.82-962-001A. McMurdo Breakthru HRU,

The kit includes HRU, a replacement breakable plastic rod, e-clip, washer, date labels and instruction sheet.

HRU replacement procedure:

1. Remove enclosure R-clip and cover

2. Remove the EPIRB, stow it in a dry place It may activate if allowed to get wet

3. Hold down the lever arm to take up the force of the spring

4. Push the HRU back then upwards out of the slot in the lever arm

5. When the rear clip disengages slowly release the lever arm

6. The HRU with its breakable rod can now be lifted free and replaced

7. Fit the new HRU over the new rod, with its label facing outward

8. Fit the replacement washer and new E-clip, ensure rod moves freely

9. Mark the HRU with an expiry date 2 years into the future

10. Slide the HRU into the slot in the lever arm and push lever arm down

11. Engage rear washer into back-plate by pushing back and sliding down

12. Look under the spring and check that the washer is fully engaged

13. Re-Fit the EPIRB, cover and R-clip

14. On side of cover, remove old HRU expiry date and mark new date.

Fitting HRU

Spring

Washer

Rear E-clip

2

HRU

1

Breakable rod

Engage washer here Lever arm

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Transportation

Passenger Aircraft

This product contains small lithium metal batteries. The EPIRB can normally be taken on board a passenger aircraft as a personal item in carry-on hand baggage. We recommend declaring the EPIRB to airline staff at check in, in the same way you would for a laptop PC or video camera.

As air cargo

This product contains small lithium metal batteries and may be classed as

‘not restricted’ for air cargo when handled according to requirement PI 970 of the IATA Dangerous

Goods Regulations (52nd Edition). Always check with the carrier concerned for any additional shipment restrictions that may apply.

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11 SPECIFICATION

406 MHz

Transmitter

121.5 MHz

Homer

Strobe light

GPS Receiver

(Smartfind G5

Plus only)

Operating frequency

Power output

Modulation

Operating frequency

Power output

Modulation

Type

Light output

Flash rate

Centre frequency

406.040 MHz + 1 kHz

5 W typical

Phase (16K0GID)

121.5 MHz +3.5 kHz

50 mW radiated typical

Swept tone AM (3K20A3X)

Four high intensity LEDs

0.75 cd minimum

23 flashes per minute

1.57542 GHz

Environment

Sensitivity

Operating life

Shelf life

Operating temperature

Storage temperature

Automatic release depth

-175 dBW minimum

48 hours minimum

6 years typical in service

-20 p

C to +55 p

C

(-4° F to +131° F)

-30 p

C to +70 p

C

(-22° F to +158° F)

4 metres max. (13 feet)

Weight

Height of body

770 grams (1.7 lb)

21 cm (8.2 inches)

Length of antenna 18 cm (7 inches)

Satellite system Cospas-Sarsat T.001/T.007

Physical

Approvals

Europe

USA

IEC 61097-2

Marine Equipment Directive

USCG/FCC approved

FCC ID : KLS-E5-1

Worldwide

Meets IMO

IEC 61097-2

A.662(16); A.694(17); regulations A.810(19); A.814(19)

This device complies with the GMDSS provisions of part 80 of the FCC rules.

EC Declaration of Conformity

Hereby Orolia Ltd declares that this EPIRB is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Marine Equipment Directive (MED)

–

96/98/EC. A copy of the Declaration Of Conformity can be obtained on line from;

www.mcmurdomarine.com/documents

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12 WARRANTY STATEMENT

IMPORTANT

Orolia Ltd warranty registration

Congratulations on purchasing your beacon. As standard your unit has a one year (12 months) warranty from the date of purchase shown or your invoice, however, this can be extended by a further four years by simply registering your unit on-line at: www.mcmurdomarine.com

Then follow the REGISTER WARRANTY link at the top of the page.

Warranty Statement

Subject to the provisions set out below Orolia Ltd warrants that this product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of up to five years (see above) from the date of purchase. Orolia

Ltd will not be liable to the buyer under the above warranty:- for any defect arising from fair wear and tear, wilful damage, negligence, abnormal working conditions, failure to follow Orolia Ltd ’s instructions (whether oral or in writing) including a failure to install properly and/or to use batteries recommended and/or supplied by Orolia Ltd, misuse or alterations or repair of the product by persons other than Orolia Ltd or an Approved Service Agent; for parts, materials or equipment not manufactured by Orolia Ltd in respect of which the buyer shall only be entitled to the benefit of any warranty or guarantee given by the manufacturer to Orolia Ltd; for the battery storage life which is specifically excluded from this warranty; if the total price for the product has not been paid.

THE LIMITED WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER

WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY

OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Orolia Ltd will not be liable for indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages of any kind sustained from any cause. In no event shall Orolia Ltd be liable for any breach of warranty or other claim in an amount exceeding the purchase price of the product. This warranty does not affect any statutory rights of the consumer. In order to be valid, claims must be made under the above warranty in writing as soon as practicable after discovery of the defect or failure and within the warranty period referred to above. Proof of purchase will be required. The claim should be sent together with the product in question to the address set out below or to an Approved

Service Agent. Following a valid warranty claim Orolia Ltd shall be entitled to repair or replace the product

(or part) in question free of charge, or at Orolia Ltd ’s sole discretion to refund to the buyer the price of the product (or a proportional part of the price). Orolia Ltd shall not be liable to a buyer who is not a consumer for any other loss or damage (whether indirect, special or consequential loss of profit or otherwise) costs, expenses or other claims for compensation which arise out of or in connection with this product. In the case of a consumer Orolia Ltd shall only be liable where other loss or damage is foreseeable.

Nothing shall limit Orolia Ltd ’s liability for death or personal injury caused by its negligence. This warranty is to be interpreted under English law.

All enquiries relating to this warranty or Approved Service Agents should be sent to:

Orolia Ltd, Silver Point, Airport Service Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5PB, UK

Telephone: Int + 44 (0) 23 9262 3900 Fax: Int + 44 (0) 23 9262 3998

Web: www.mcmurdomarine.com

Email: [email protected]

An Orolia Group Business

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13 END OF LIFE STATEMENT

At the end of the EPIRB ’s useful life, it is vital that the battery be disconnected from the main unit to prevent false alarms. False alarms cause expensive disruption to Search and

Rescue services and may endanger lives as a consequence. It is also necessary that the

EPIRB and its battery pack be disposed of in a manner that does not present a threat of environmental damage.

Battery Removal instruction

Refer to section 7.

Disposal

Contains traces of lithium, may contain traces of lead and brominated flame retardants (BFRs), both in the housing material and circuit boards.

DO NOT INCINERATE

Orolia Ltd strongly recommends that this EPIRB product and its battery pack be disposed of in a sensible and considerate manner. For example, do not simply discard the product in the domestic waste. Instead take it to a civil recycling facility, or contact Orolia Ltd for advice.

Green Passport: Ship Recycling Information

Orolia Ltd hereby declares potentially hazardous content in some of its electronic products. Small amounts of the following substances may be present: beryllium oxide, lithium, lead, brominated flame retardants, glass.

In keeping with European directive 2002/96/EC (Waste Electronic and Electrical

Equipment) and the provisions of IMO Resolution A.962(23) (Guidelines On Ship

Recycling), Orolia Ltd strongly recommends that its products, including any battery packs, be disposed of in a considerate and legal manner.

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14 ANNEX 1. REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration of 406MHz satellite EPIRBs with the EPIRB Registration Section of the national authority is mandatory, due to the global alerting nature of the Cospas-Sarsat system. The information provided in the registration is used only for search and rescue purposes.

If the EPIRB is to enter service immediately, complete the registration card and fax or email the information to the relevant national authority. Some administrations allow for on line registration. The authorities will normally provide the registered user with a DECAL label which you are obliged to fit to the EPIRB body as ‘proof of registration’.

General information related to EPIRB registration requirements around the World is published by the Cospas-Sarsat organisation. Some administrations now allow direct registration using the Cospas-Sarsat website online IBRD registration database.

Further information can be found on line here: www.cospas-sarsat.org

Additional registration information by country

Austria

Point of contact: Frequency Office

Australia

Point of contact: Beacon Registration

Federal Ministry for Transport Section, AusSAR

Tel: +43 1 33181621

Fax: +43 1 33181649

Email: [email protected]

Online registration: n/a

Tel: +61 2 6279 5766 or 1800 406 406

Fax: +61 2 9332 6323 or 1800 406 329

Email: [email protected]

Online registration: www.beacons.amsa.gov.au

Owners in Australia please note the following requirement from the Australian Standards

Authority.

“Advice to owners of EPIRBs”.

Registration of 406MHz satellite EPIRBs with the EPIRB Registration Section of the

National Authority is mandatory because of the global alerting nature of the system.

The information provided in the registration card is used only for rescue purposes.

Fill in the owner registration card immediately upon completion of the sales transaction.

Mail the registration card immediately.

If the beacon is to enter service immediately, complete the registration card and fax the information to the national authority. The original card must still be mailed to the relevant national authority for hard-copy reference and filing.

If the current owner is transferring the beacon to a new owner, the current owner is required to inform the national authority by letter, fax or telephone the name and address of the new owner.

The subsequent owner of the beacon is required to provide the national authority with the information as shown in the owner registration card.

This obligation transfers to all subsequent owners ”

Belgium

Point of contact: IBPT

Canada

Canadian Beacon Registry

Tel: +32 2 2268856

Fax: +32 2 2268802

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 1-877-406-SOS1 (7671)

Fax: 1-877-406-FAX8 (3298) or email: [email protected]

Online registration: n/a Address:

CFB Trenton

PO Box 1000 Stn Forces

Astra, ON K0K 3W0

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Finland

Point of contact: The Finnish

Communications Regulatory Authority

Tel: +358 9 69661

Fax: +358 9 6966410

Web: www.ficora.fi

Greenland (Denmark)

Point of contact: Greenland Telecom

Administration

Tel: +45 35430333

Fax: +45 35431434

Email: n/a

Ireland

Point of contact: Maritime Radio Affairs

Unit

Tel: +353 1 6782367

Fax: +353 1 6783109

Email: [email protected]

Online registration: n/a

Netherlands

Point of contact: Radio Communications

Agency

Tel: +31 50 5877555

Fax: +31 50 5877400

Email: [email protected]

www: www.agentschap-telecom.nl

Online: n/a

Norway

Point of contact: Post and

Telecommunications Authority

Tel: +47 2 2824600

Fax: +47 2 2824890

Email: [email protected]

Online registration: n/a

South Africa

Point of contact: SASAR, MRCC Cape

Town

Tel: +27 21 9383310

Fax: +27 21 9383319

Email: [email protected]

Online registration: n/a

France

Point of contact: FMCC

Tel: +33 5 61274636

Fax: +33 5 61274878

Email: [email protected]

Online registration: https://registre406.cnes.fr

India

Point of contact: INMCC/ISTRAC/ISRO

Tel: +91 80 28371857

Fax: +91 80 28371857

Email: [email protected]

Online registration: n/a

Italy

Point of contact: ITMCC

Tel: +39 080 5341571

Fax: +39 080 5342145

Email: [email protected]

Online registration: www.cospas-sarsat-italy.it

New Zealand

Point of contact: Rescue Co-ordination

Centre New Zealand

Tel: +64 4 577 8033

Fax: +64 4 577 8041

Email: [email protected]

Online registration: n/a

Portugal

Point of contact: Navigation, Transport,

Marine inspector

Tel: +351 21 3913529

Fax: +351 21 3979794

Email: n/a

Online registration: n/a

Sweden

Point of contact: MRCC Goteborg

Tel: +46 31 699080

Fax: +46 31 648010

Email: n/a

Online registration: http://www.pts.se/sv/radioutrustning/nodsandare

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Switzerland

Point of contact: Federal Office of

Communications

Tel: +41 32 3275511

Fax: +41 32 3275555

Email: n/a

Online registration: n/a

USA Important information

UK

Point of contact: The EPIRB Registry, The

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Tel: 01326 211569

Fax: 01326 319264

Email: [email protected]

Online registration: www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/epirb

Beacon registration is now available on-line. This is the preferred method of registration; point your browser to http://www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov

and follow the instructions on-screen.Use the EPIRB form.

Other Information At present, NOAA still accepts registration by mail or fax. The registration forms are pre-printed with the correct mailing address and fax number. A registration form may be downloaded from the website given above. However you register the beacon, you will be sent a decal which must be attached to the beacon.

Emergency Contact It is VITAL that the Emergency Contact information is accurate, particularly regarding the telephone number, as this will be used to validate an alert.

Only if the beacon registration and approximate location details can be confirmed will

USCG (United States Coast Guard) launch an immediate rescue, otherwise there will be a delay whilst further alerts from the same source are received and verified.

Registration address:

NOAA SARSAT Beacon Registration

NSOF, E/SP3,

4231 Suitland Road

Suitland MD 20746

FAX: 301-817-4565

Helpline: 301-817-4515 or toll-free: 1-888-212-SAVE (7283).

If the registration details for your country are not shown here, please check for latest information at www.mcmurdomarine.com/documents

Sale or transfer

If the EPIRB or vessel is being transferred to a new owner, the current owner should inform the national authority by email, facsimile, letter or telephone of the name and address of the new owner. The new owner of the beacon is required to provide the national authority with the information as shown on the registration card. This obligation transfers to all subsequent owners.

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National serialised EPIRBs such are sold in USA, Canada, UK, Australia and New

Zealand do not normally need to be re-programmed when transferred to a different vessel provided the vessel is under the same flag state. The new owner should (detail above) complete a new registration. In most other countries, the EPIRB must be re-programmed with either the new vessel ’s Maritime Mobile Station Identity (MMSI) or its radio callsign, whichever is required by the country controlling the new vessel. Since the EPIRB identity contains a country code, it follows that changing the flag state of the vessel also means the EPIRB must be re-programmed. For details of your nearest agent, either contact

Orolia Ltd using the details in the warranty section, or visit the service section of the web site:www.mcmurdomarine.com

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Orolia Ltd

Silver Point

Airport Service Road

Portsmouth PO3 5PB

United Kingdom

Phone:

Fax:

+44 (0)23 9262 3900

+44 (0)23 9262 3998

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.mcmurdomarine.com

An Orolia Group Business

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