DISABLING INSTRUCTIONS FOR McMURDO BEACONS
McMurdo EPIRBs and PLBs are manufactured in the United Kingdom and distributed throughout Australia by AMI Sales Pty Ltd.
WARNING
Lithium batteries are inherently dangerous if not completely discharged. A beacon that has reached its battery replacement date will still have charge in the battery.
Batteries should be handled carefully and not subjected to flame or cutting tools.
Be careful not to short circuit the battery terminals as rapid discharge of Lithium batteries can result in overheating of the batteries, rupture and even explosion.
406 MHz EPIRBs
E3 SOS RESCUE |
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McMurdo has discontinued the manufacture of the E3 SOS Rescue 406 MHz EPIRBs. Because of the complexity of disabling these types of beacons, it is recommended that they be taken to a disposal point, taking care not to activate them in the process. Dispose of the beacon by placing it in the collection boxes available at any Battery World outlet or through collection at points advised on your local State Marine Safety Authority Website.
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G4 SOS PRECISION |
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McMurdo has discontinued the manufacture of the G4 Precision EPIRB with an integrated GPS onboard. Because of the complexity of disabling these types of beacons, it is recommended that they be taken to a disposal point, taking care not to activate them in the process. Dispose of the beacon by placing it in the collection boxes available at any Battery World outlet or through collection at points advised on your local State Marine Safety Authority Website.
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E5 SMARTFIND/G5 SMARTFIND PLUS |
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The E5 Smartfind replaces the E3 SOS Rescue in the McMurdo suite of EPIRBs. The G5 Smartfind Plus is the version of this beacon that has an in-built GPS receiver and replaces the G4 Precision EPIRB. Because of the complexity of disabling these types of beacons, it is recommended that they be taken to a disposal point, taking care not to activate them in the process. Dispose of the beacon by placing it in the collection boxes available at any Battery World outlet or through collection at points advised on your local State Marine Safety Authority Website. |
406 MHz PLBs
FASTFIND/ FASTFIND PLUS |
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McMurdo has discontinued the manufacture of the Fastfind Fastfind Plus GPS PLBs. To permanently disable these PLBs undo the single screw on the back of the beacon and remove the battery pack. Dispose of the disabled beacon and battery pack by placing them in the collection boxes available at any Battery World outlet or through collection at points advised on your local State Marine Safety Authority Website. |
FASTFIND MAX/ FASTFIND MAX PLUS |
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The Smartfind Max series of PLBs replaces the Fastfind PLB series. The Smartfind Max PLB comes without (Fastfind Max) and with a built in GPS receiver (Fastfind Max Plus). To permanently disable these PLBs undo the single screw on the back of the beacon and remove the battery pack. Dispose of the disabled beacon and battery pack by placing them in the collection boxes available at any Battery World outlet or through collection at points advised on your local State Marine Safety Authority Website. |
