Ocean Signal E101V, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Manual E101V Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon Including Float Free VDR memory capsule English...

Page 2: ...this manual as part of our continual improvement process No part of this manual may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form electronic or otherwise without the prior perm...

Page 3: ...rtical Break off the protective cover Slide and hold the Green switch to the left then slide the RED switch into the down position and release the Green switch The green led will flash to indicate act...

Page 4: ...2 Installation 6 2 1 VDR Installation 7 2 2 EPIRB Installation 8 3 E101V OVERVIEW 9 4 OPERATION 10 4 1 Manual Release and Activation 10 4 2 Deactivation 11 4 3 False Alerts 11 5 TESTING 12 5 1 Beacon...

Page 5: ...ion on safe transportation The battery in your EPIRB should be replaced immediately if it has been activated or if the test indicator shows the battery as used or if the expiry date marked on the unit...

Page 6: ...ction The system is comprised of instruments on board the satellites which detect the signals from the distress beacons Ground receiving stations referred to as Local Users Terminals LUTs receive and...

Page 7: ...ith the VDR The cable from the E101V housing should be connected as described below The E101V memory capsule is completely isolated from the EPIRB battery and must be connected to either the ships sup...

Page 8: ...ns 2 2 EPIRB Installation Take the HRU and locate the two retaining ridges at the bottom of the HRU onto the spring Carefully push the HRU against the spring Push the HRU into position as shown Push t...

Page 9: ...vided to attach the EPIRB to the life raft or your person once it is activated Do not use it to attach it to the ship as this may result in the loss of the EPIRB if the vessel sinks It is important th...

Page 10: ...eliberate misuse of your EPIRB may result in a fine Remove the EPIRB by opening the auto release housing and remove the EPIRB Release the housing by pulling the locking R Clip out of knob pin Press do...

Page 11: ...n To deactivate your EPIRB after use or if it is accidentally activated push the green switch to the left and slide the red switch fully upwards Should your EPIRB fail to deactivate using the red swit...

Page 12: ...his status indication is repeated a second time after a short delay The number of green amber flashes in each group indicates the number of hours the battery has been used for as shown in the table be...

Page 13: ...ashing Release the test key between 10 and 15 seconds If the TEST key is released before ten seconds the EPIRB will enter the self test mode If the TEST key is inadvertently held for over 15 seconds t...

Page 14: ...greater than 20 C 6 3 Transport When shipping your EPIRB the following guidance and regulations should be followed but you are advised to contact your nearest battery replacement centre or Ocean Sign...

Page 15: ...ulling against the spring and remove the EPIRB from the housing 2 Push the HRU down against the spring and remove the locking pin Carefully remove the HRU from the spring 3 Using the new HRU locate th...

Page 16: ...e 35 Low Duty Cycle Strobe Light Type Dual High Intensity LED Flash Rate 20 30 per minute Battery Type Lithium Manganese Dioxide LiMnO2 Operating 168Hours 20 C Battery Replacement Period 8years GPS Re...

Page 17: ...ate registration will help the authorities if your EPIRB is activated and may speed up your rescue To register your beacon contact your national registration authority via post email or online Provide...

Page 18: ...carried out other than by Ocean Signal or approved service dealers for any part material or accessory that is not manufactured by Ocean Signal the consumer will be covered by the guarantee warranty of...

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