User's Manual

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10.4 Battery replacement
The EPIRB uses three 9V Lithium battery packs, McMurdo Ltd type 82-939. Typically
these will have to be replaced every 5 years. The exact battery expiry date is marked
on the rear of the EPIRB lens dome; if you have a full enclosure, it is also marked on
the outside of the enclosure. The battery expiry date should be checked regularly. You
will need to replace the battery when:
• The expiry date has been reached or
• The EPIRB has been used in an emergency situation or
• A false activation exceeds 6 hours of use.
REGARDLESS OF THE BATTERY STATE, THE EPIRB SHOULD ALWAYS BE
ACTIVATED IN AN EMERGENCY – IT MAY STILL GENERATE AN ALERT.
A battery is a one shot device. It is not rechargeable or user replaceable. Battery
replacement must be carried out by a McMurdo Ltd approved service agent. The
entire set of batteries should be replaced together.
NOTE: When the battery is changed, it is the responsibility of the service agent to
reset the Long GPS Self Test counter in the Smartfind Plus. For a description of this
counter, refer to Section 10.1
Lithium batteries have special disposal requirements. Never incinerate a Lithium
battery. Never dispose of one at sea. Your service agent will deal with battery
disposal.
10.5 Servicing
All servicing must be carried out by a McMurdo Ltd approved service agent. Always
call your nearest agent and talk to their service department before returning
equipment. You can find your nearest service agent from:
• The McMurdo Ltd web site: www.mcmurdo.co.uk
• Contacting McMurdo Ltd direct (see warranty page).
• Contacting a McMurdo Ltd distributor
If the EPIRB has to be returned, the original packaging should be used if possible.
10.6 Transportation
The battery packs used in these EPIRBs are classified non-hazardous.
For shipping, the battery pack meets exemption A45 of the IATA hazardous transport
regulation for categories UN3090 (Lithium batteries), UN3091 (Lithium batteries
contained in equipment) and UN3091 (Lithium batteries packed with equipment).
For further information refer to the McMurdo Ltd website www.mcmurdo.co.uk