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When activating and deploying your beacon in an emergency:
DO NOT
activate the beacon if you have any other means of self-rescue
DO NOT
operate the beacon while hand held, if at all possible
DO NOT
cover the GPS receiver of the beacon with your hands
DO NOT
hold or clutch the beacon by the antenna
DO NOT
turn the beacon off for any reason, including to save power
DO NOT
operate the beacon inside a life raft or under any other canopy or cover
DO NOT
tether the beacon to the bracket or vessel
DO
follow the activation steps as described on the beacon or in this manual
DO
ensure a clear view to the sky for best GPS performance
DO
keep the EPIRB upright for best signal transmission — either by floating it, resting it or holding it in this position
DO
take the EPIRB with you if abandoning ship, whether it is a CAT I or II
DO
tether the beacon, using the lanyard, to the life raft and let the beacon float
DO
manually activate the beacon if it has not been automatically activated
DO
leave EPIRB activated until rescued
On a routine basis aboard ship:
DO NOT
hold or carry the beacon by its antenna
DO NOT
mount the beacon in its bracket close to large structures or magnetic areas
DO NOT
tie the lanyard to the EPIRB bracket or any other structure
DO NOT
obscure the beacon by placing objects in front of it
DO NOT
clean the beacon with anything other than a damp cloth or rubbing alcohol
DO
Mount the beacon in its bracket in an obvious location, so that all can see it
DO
Mount the beacon in its bracket with the keypad facing outward
DO
Follow the recommended maintenance schedule
DO
Perform a monthly self-test on the beacon
DO
Follow up with beacon service if the self-test fails
