McMurdo

McMurdo G8/E8/SAFE/SAFEPRO Battery Kit

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23-270A
McMurdo battery replacement kit 23-270A for SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS EPIRBs. Lithium iron disulphide; must be fitted by a manufacturer authorised service agent.
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Description

McMurdo part 23-270A is the official replaceable battery pack named in the SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS user manual. The December 2025 battery PSI lists it for SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS and G8 PLUS RLS EPIRBs (and the related SafePro PLUS / rebadged models on that sheet). The kit is a non-rechargeable lithium iron disulphide assembly of three packs. The user manual requires replacement to be carried out by a manufacturer authorised service agent. Do not attempt to recharge or dismantle the batteries.

PRODUCT DETAILS

  • Official battery kit for SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS EPIRBs (23-002-001A and 23-002-501A)
  • Lithium iron disulphide, non-rechargeable
  • Must be fitted by a manufacturer authorised service agent
  • Class 9 lithium metal battery (UN3090)

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General

Part number23-270A
TypeReplacement battery kit for SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS EPIRB (and the G8 PLUS family listed on the PSI)

Battery

ChemistryLithium iron disulphide; three packs, each with two 1.5 V cells (non-rechargeable)
Pack voltage (UN38.3 summary)10.8 V
Mass (UN38.3 summary)0.3 kg

Service

ReplacementMust be carried out by a manufacturer authorised service agent

Transport

ClassificationClass 9, UN3090 Lithium Metal Batteries
Lithium contentLess than 6 g

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Which EPIRBs does battery kit 23-270A fit?
The SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS user manual names McMurdo part 23-270A as the replaceable battery pack for this EPIRB. The December 2025 battery PSI lists SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS EPIRB and G8 PLUS RLS, plus the related SafePro PLUS and some rebadged models, against 23-270A.
Can I fit the battery kit myself?
No. The user manual requires the battery replacement to be carried out by a manufacturer authorised service agent. The product safety information says the kit has no user-serviceable parts, should only be disassembled by qualified service personnel, and must not be recharged.
What type of battery is it, and are there transport restrictions?
It is a non-rechargeable lithium iron disulphide kit made up of three packs (six cells in total). The UN38.3 summary gives a pack voltage of 10.8 V and a mass of 0.3 kg. The PSI classifies the kit as Class 9, UN3090 Lithium Metal Batteries, with less than 6 g of lithium. Do not incinerate, dismantle, or put it in domestic waste.