Instructions for McMurdo Fast Find 220

How to Fit a McMurdo Fast Find 220 to the ELITE 190 Inflatable PFD

These instructions will guide you through fitting your device into an Elite 190 PFD. Follow each step carefully to ensure it functions safely and correctly. Handle the lifejacket and all device components with care to avoid damage during installation.

Many users of this PLB carry the device in a jacket or snug pocket. However, a tether should always be used to prevent loss at sea.

Refer to Fig. 7 for guidance on securing the device to your lifejacket after activation.

Before You Begin

Make sure you're familiar with how your Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) works. If unsure, please refer to your Original Equipment Manufacturer's (OEM) manual.

You'll need a flat surface to work on, and possibly some 1 mm braided cord approximately 50 cm long.

Step 1: Attach the Cord

Thread the cord from the device's carrying case through the float case and then to the device. Use bowline knots to secure the connection (Fig. 1a). Ensure the cord is at least 46 cm (18.25 in) in length (Fig. 1b).

Note: The cord may not be included with your device – check before beginning.

Fig. 1a: Illustration showing how to tie bowline knots.

Fig. 1b: Diagram illustrating the cord attachment to the device and float case, showing a minimum cord length of 46 cm (18.25 in).

Step 2: Pack the Device

Place the device securely into its carrying and float cases as shown (Fig. 2).

Fig. 2: Diagram showing the device being placed into its carrying and float cases.

Step 3: Locate the Back Webbing Adjuster

Find the back webbing adjuster on your lifejacket—it will be on the side opposite the inflator (Fig. 3).

Fig. 3: Illustration of a lifejacket showing the location of the back webbing adjuster.

Step 4: Unthread the Waist Belt

Unthread the waist belt from the adjuster as shown (Fig. 4).

Fig. 4: Diagrams illustrating how to unthread the waist belt from the adjuster.

Step 5: Thread the Waist Belt

Pass the waist belt through the slot on the device's carrying case, as shown (Fig. 5).

Fig. 5: Diagram showing the waist belt being passed through the slot on the device's carrying case.

Step 6: Secure the Waist Belt

Re-thread the webbing through the back waist adjuster (Fig. 6).

Fig. 6: Diagrams illustrating the webbing being re-threaded through the back waist adjuster.

Step 7: Device Activation

If the device needs to be activated, follow the instructions provided in the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) manual. Once fully activated, tuck the device behind the bladder panel (Fig. 7).

Fig. 7: Illustration showing the activated device tucked behind the bladder panel of a lifejacket.