GME MT600GAUS - Manual (Page 9)

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• It is floating in water.
• It is well clear of surrounding and
overhanging objects.
• The antenna is vertical.
In extreme sea conditions, you should not float the
EPIRB free of the vessel or the life raft if there is the
possibility of loss or damage to the EPIRB. However,
it is recommended that the EPIRB should ideally be
operated clear of any cover or canopy.
By observing the following guidelines satisfactory
operation should still be achieved when operating the
EPIRB out of water.
• The EPIRB signal will not pass through metal but will pass through fibreglass, wood
or fabric with some loss when wet.
• The body of the EPIRB can be attached to metal fittings, but the antenna must be
vertical and clear of the metal. You must not attach it to the vessel using the lanyard.
• If the cabin is metallic (such as steel or aluminium), the EPIRB should be mounted
outside on a clear space 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: Once battery capacity is depleted,
normal 406 MHz transmissions will cease
along with the strobe and audible beeps.
However, special circuitry within the EPIRB
will direct any remaining battery capacity towards extended operation of the 121.5
MHz homing transmitter and the green LED will flash every 10 seconds. If after a long
period of deployment your beacon appears to cease functioning – leave the beacon
switched on – as it is likely that the homing signal is still being transmitted.
TURNING THE EPIRB OFF
After you have been rescued, it is important that you turn the EPIRB off as soon
as possible. 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 slider switch
5. Check that both the strobe light and the ‘beep’ have stopped
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