GME MT406GAUS - Manual (Page 9)

PAGE 9 instruction mAnuAl 406G EPirB
• if the cabin is metallic (such as steel or aluminium), the EPirB
should be mounted on a clear space outside with the antenna
vertical and clear of surrounding objects .
WArNING: Switching a beacon on and off interferes with the
satellites ability to determine your location. Once activated in an
emergency allow the beacon to operate without interruption until
your rescue.
NotE: Normal operation of your beacon will cease once battery
capacity is depleted. Special circuitry within the MT406G however
directs any remaining capacity towards extended operation of
the homing transmitter. Although the beacon may otherwise have
appeared to cease functioning it is likely that a homing signal is still
being emitted.
turning the EpIrB off
it is important that you turn the EPirB off as soon as possible after
being rescued . if you leave the EPirB running when it is no longer
needed it may make it difficult for the satellites to detect other
beacons that may be transmitting in the area .
1. remove beacon from the water .
2. lift the switch cover (marked ‘LIFT’) .
3. slide the yellow slider switch fully towards the ‘OFF’ position .
4. close the cover to secure the switch .
5. check that both the strobe light and the ‘beep’ have stopped .
In the event of accidental activation
if you suspect that an EPirB 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 .
if at sea call your local VHF coast station, or rescue co-ordination
centre . in international waters contact a maritime rescue
co-ordination centre or coast radio station (crs) by any
available means .
When reporting you should include the following:
1. your EPirB’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 .