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TOUR SHOVEL/PROBE SYSTEM

SCHAUFEL TOUR/SONDE SYSTEM

SYSTEME DE PELLE TOUR/SONDE

SISTEMA DI PALA TOUR/SONDA

SISTEMA DE PALA TOUR CON SONDA DE AVALANCHAS

"Light" no longer means "plastic." Our oval shaft and

6000-series aluminum blade give BCA shovels the

greatest strength-to-weight ratio in the backcountry.

And with our 1.8-meter Companion Probe in the

shaft, you've got the lightest, most compact

shovel-and-probe combination possible.

TRAVERSE EXT/PROFILE 240 PROBE

SCHAUFEL TRAVERSE EXT/SONDE PROFILE 240

ELLE TRAVERSE EXT ET SONDE PROFILE 240

ALA TRAVERSE EXT / SONDA PROFILE 240

Traverse EXT: identical to

the Tour shovel but shorter and

even more compact. Companion

Probe does not fit inside. Profile

240 probe: 2.4 meters with depth

markings for snow study. Foolproof

twist-lock tensioning system.

OTHER SNOW SAFETY ESSENTIALS

FROM BACKCOUNTRY ACCESS

PHOTO: HALSTED MORRIS

Backcountry Access, Inc.

Boulder, CO USA

www.bcaccess.com

STASH PACKS

All BCA packs come with our freezeproof Stash hydration

system. Hose and bite valve are neatly "stashed" inside a

superinsulateed shoulder strap, where they're kept warm

by body heat. Available in eight styles, 16-55 liters,

for

skiers, snowboarders, climbers,

and snowmobilers.

BACKCOUNT RY ACCESS INC. • 2820 WI LDERNESS PL., UNIT H • BOU LDER, CO 80301 USA

HONE (303) 417-1345 • FAX (303) 417-1625 • www.bcaccess.com

Distributed by:

The world's first digital

avalanche beacon.

Das weltweit erste digitale

Verschüttetensuchgerät.

Le premier appareil de

recherche de victimes d’avalanche

digital au monde.

Il primo ricetrasmettitore

digitale al mondo.

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Summary of content (10 pages)

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OTHER SNOW SAFETY ESSENTIALS FROM BACKCOUNTRY ACCESS TOUR SISTEMA DE PALA SHOVEL/PROBE SYSTEM SCHAUFEL TOUR/SONDE SYSTEM SYSTEME DE PELLE TOUR/SONDE SISTEMA DI PALA TOUR/SONDA TOUR CON SONDA DE AVALANCHAS "Light" no longer means "plastic." Our oval shaft and 6000-series aluminum blade give BCA shovels the greatest strength-to-weight ratio in the backcountry. And with our 1.8-meter Companion Probe in the shaft, you've got the lightest, most compact shovel-and-probe combination possible.
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Warranty Information O PERATING E LEMENTS B EDIENUNGSELEMENTE F ONCTIONNEMENT ET AFFICHAGE C OMPONENTI E LEMENTOS DE USO Options Button Optionenschalter Bouton options Pulsante opzioni Boton de opciones Limited Warranty Rescue Technology, the manufacturer, expressly warrants the workmanship and components of the Tracker DTS for five years after the date of retail purchase. All parts will be either repaired or replaced free of charge, including labor, by the manufacturer.
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Quick Reference Model No.: FCC ID: Tracker DTS OUNDTS1 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Quick Reference Familiarization PRIMARY SEARCH >40m Objective: Locate signal •If no "last seen point," search entire debris pile •Rotate Tracker horizontally/vertically •Max 20m between searchers or switchbacks SECONDARY SEARCH 3–40m Objective: Move quickly to 10m, slowly to 3m •Keep flashing light within center 3 windows •Move quickly in direction Tracker is pointing •Make sure distance is decreasing •Slow down at 10m PINPOINT SEARCH < 3m Objective: Locate smallest distance reading (strongest signal)
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Familiarization To search, remove Tracker from pouch, but keep lanyard attached to your body. If using without harness, keep Tracker in a secure pocket, preferably in your pants or other garment that won't be removed. When searching, secure Tracker to your wrist with the lanyard. Startup/Testing Turn on the Tracker DTS by depressing and then turning the on/ off switch (1) clockwise (see inside front cover).
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Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Figure D Primary/Signal search Direction of search path OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Searching The Tracker DTS operates using the 457 kHz international standard frequency. It is fully compatible with all avalanche transceivers adhering to this standard. Do not use with 457kHz transceivers designed for firefighter rescue. The search process includes three phases: the signal (or primary) search, the fine (or secondary) search, and the pinpoint search.
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Operating Instructions Figure F Figure G Pinpoint Search Bird’s-eye view Flux lines The Tracker follows the shape of the electromagnetic flux lines coming from the transmitting beacon’s antenna. Your path during the fine search will be either straight (point A) or curved (point B), depending on the orientation of your beacon when the signal is first captured. Note: the Tracker’s transmitting antenna (10) is oriented at a 45-degree angle to the long axis of its case, as shown.
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Operating Instructions In most cases, the buried beacon will be oriented roughly horizontal, there will be two “spikes,” and the lowest reading will be between them, as shown in Figure G. If the transmitter is buried vertically, there will be only one spike and a low reading on either side. In either case, probe at the lowest reading along the flux line. Probing/Digging At the point where the distance has reached a minimum, probe the area.
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Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Revert to search mode and perform a primary search of the remaining unchecked areas within the debris pile. Resume your primary search at the point where it was originally abandoned. At the lowest possible distance reading, re-engage beacon 1 in your center search light. With the center search light engaged, switch the Tracker to SP mode (Figure I).
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Technical Information Kurzreferenz Grundfunktionen TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Do not place cellular phones, communication radios, or any other electronic equipment within 6" (15 cm) of the Tracker DTS while performing a transceiver search. In receive mode, irregular readings and decreased range can be caused by these and other sources of electrical interference, such as power lines, electrical storms, and electrical generating equipment.