User's Manual

EPIRB1 Pro USER MANUAL

8 912S-03403-01.01 06/03/2020

3. INSTALLATION

! Failure to follow the following installation guidelines may cause the EPIRB1 Pro to

operate incorrectly.

! Do not mount the EPIRB1 Pro closer than 1.0 metre to any steering compass as

this may affect the accuracy of the compass.

! Keep the EPIRB1 Pro away from any strong magnetic sources such as

loudspeakers, compass compensation magnets, etc.

3.1 Location

The location selected must be sufﬁ ciently robust to support the weight of the entire unit.

Exposure to the elements and surrounding hazards along with vibration should also be

taken into consideration when choosing the location. Ensure that the mounting location

allows easy access to the EPIRB1 Pro for maintenance and servicing.

To ensure that the EPIRB1 Pro will always ﬂ oat free from the sinking vessel ensure that the

ﬂ oat free housing is located high up on the superstructure, free from any obstructions and

located in a position that it will not be trapped, regardless of the angle the sinking vessel

may be in. Always leave at least 150mm (6”) around the Float Free Housing to ensure the

cover releases reliably.

3.1.1 Float Free Housing

Using the dimensions shown, use the four No10 x 1” screws supplied to secure the ﬂ oat

free housing to the chosen structure using the holes marked ‘O’ on the diagram . For

mounting surfaces constructed of a material unsuitable for these screws use suitable

ﬁ xings (not supplied). Fixing holes ‘E’ are provided to match the Ocean Signal E100/E100G if

this product is being used to replace these older models.