mcmurdo Smartfind E8 - Page 3

This manual is applicable to the Smartfind G8 AIS, Smartfind G8 and Smartfind
E8 EPIRBs. The G8 models contain a GNSS receiver for improved positional
accuracy; some parts of this manual are applicable only to the G8 models and are
marked accordingly.
ONLY IN EMERGENCY
FALSE ALERTS
ENDANGER LIVES.
1. Remove the EPIRB
completely from its
bracket (left) or
enclosure (right).
The enclosure is
spring loaded to auto-
matically release the
EPIRB if your vessel
sinks.
2. If time permits, lift
the red “ON” cover,
then press the
activation button for 2
seconds.
3. Uncoil the EPIRB’s
lanyard and tie it to the
life raft. Throw the
EPIRB into the water
(it will self-activate if
you did not have time
to press the activation
button).