Kannad Marine SPORTPRO User Manual

User Manual

Sport and Sport+

EPIRB

Safety notices

Ownership details

CAUTION: The EPIRB is an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon.
Use only in situations of grave and imminent danger to life.

CAUTION: False alerts endanger lives and cause disruption to Search and
Rescue services. Deliberate misuse of the EPIRB could result in penalty.

WARNING: Spring action antenna deployment; tilt the EPIRB away from your
face when deploying the antenna.

CAUTION: Do not dismantle the EPIRB. Contains no user-serviceable parts.
CAUTION: Contains lithium batteries. Do not incinerate, puncture, deform,

short-circuit or recharge.
CAUTION: Dispose of a used EPIRB in accordance with local waste disposal

regulations. Refer to End of Life Statement.
CAUTION: Avoid using chemical solvents to clean the EPIRB as some

solvents can damage the case material.
CAUTION: An EPIRB is a radio transmitter. Some administrations may require

that the user holds a valid radio licence to cover its ownership and use.

WARNING: the high intensity flashing strobe light may cause discomfort if
viewed for prolonged periods.

Radio Frequency Exposure Warning

WARNING: The EPIRB emits low levels of radio frequency radiation; avoid

handling the antenna once activated.

Registration

The EPIRB must be promptly registered with the appropriate National Authority. Failure to

register the EPIRB could delay a Search and Rescue (SAR) response and may be
unlawful.

Disclaimer

The information and illustrations contained in this publication are to the best of our knowledge correct at the
time of going to print. We reserve the right to change specifications, equipment, installation and maintenance
instructions without notice as part of our policy of continuous product development and improvement. No part
of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic or
otherwise without permission in writing from Orolia Ltd. No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or
omissions in the publication, although every care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as
possible. This manual is applicable for Kannad Marine Sport and Sport + version 2 EPIRB manufactured after
August 2011.

Vessel Name:
Owner details:

EPIRB Unique HEX ID;

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Remove the EPIRB completely from its bracket

Pull the tear-off tab up, then press the activation

button and slide the switch left

IN EMERGENCY

An EPIRB is an emergency device for use only in situations of grave and imminent

danger to life. False alerts endanger lives. Help prevent them by understanding how

to look after the EPIRB.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Class 3 manually activated Emergency Position Indicating
Radio Beacon (EPIRB). It is intended for use by non-SOLAS vessels. When carrying an
EPIRB you enjoy the reassurance of a last resort safeguard against any life threatening
incidents that may occur anywhere in the world. If you find yourself in a remote area without
any other form of emergency communication, on sea or land, your EPIRB can call for help.

EPIRBs transmit a unique emergency message identifier via the Cospas-Sarsat satellite
system which can determine your location anywhere on the earth’s surface. In most cases
the first emergency alert is received within 5 minutes of activation, but depending on satellite
coverage at the time, this can sometimes extend to 45 minutes. When the emergency alert
message is received at a Rescue Co-ordination Centre (RCC) it is cross referenced using
the unique identifier (often called Hex ID) against your registration details. Details of the alert
are forwarded to the appropriate local Search and Rescue (SAR) teams. Keeping your
registration details up to date is critical to ensuring a quick SAR response.

If you have purchased the GPS version, it has a built-in GPS receiver which can reduce the
time for Search and Rescue teams to arrive on scene, as your precise coordinates are
transmitted within the first few minutes. Non-GPS versions are pinpointed using Doppler
Shift from the over-flying satellites.

The EPIRB has a secondary ‘homing’ transmitter which allows SAR teams to direction- find
or ‘home in’ on the EPIRB once they arrive on the scene. The EPIRB has a storage life of 7
years. Once activated the EPIRB will continue to transmit emergency alerts for a minimum
of 48 hours.

For further information visit Cospas-Sarsat on line at www.cospas-sarsat.org

User registration

The EPIRB’s unique identifier must be registered with the national authority indicated in the
white area of the label on the rear of the EPIRB. Complete the user registration form
included with your purchase and return it to the address indicated. Some authorities allow
online registration; check the guidance notes printed on the registration form for further
information. Refer to Annex 1. for details of specific user registration requirements
applicable for Australia and New Zealand. Always ensure that any changes of registration or
contact details are promptly notified.

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Overview

An EPIRB is intended to be a one-shot device. Once activated it will transmit emergency
alerts for at least 48 hours. The EPIRB will work best while floating in water, but can also be
operated while on board a vessel, in a liferaft or on land (when placed on the ground).

The key components of your EPIRB are:

Antenna
Strobe

Light

LED

Activation Protected by a tear-off anti-tamper tab. Break the tab upwards, push the
switch

Test button Self test verifies the readiness of the EPIRB.

Lanyard

Test button

Flexible whip, should be near vertical when operating.

Flashing signal light, visible through the clear lens dome when the EPIRB is
switched on.

Indicates the current operating status, visible through the clear lens dome.

switch in and move it fully left to activate the EPIRB.

Pull the lanyard spool down to free it. Use the cord to tether the EPIRB to a
PFD (Personal Flotation Device) or survival craft.

Strobe light
zone

Antenna

Red LED
Green LED
(GPS model
only)

Lanyard

EPIRB activation switch.
Break off the anti-tamper
tab to gain access to the
activation switch beneath.

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Activation procedure

Remove the EPIRB completely from the Carrysafe collar to gain access to the rear facing
activation switch.

1. Release the antenna tip

1

2. Pull the R-clip out of

2

the bracket and
release the retaining
strap

3. Lift the EPIRB out of

3

the collar

Activate the EPIRB (only in an emergency)

1. Break off the anti-tamper tab by pulling it upwards

2. Push the switch catch in and move the switch fully to the left “ON” position

The antenna should be positioned as upright as possible with a clear view of the sky.

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