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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
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