User's Manual

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Contents
Safety notices ....................................................................................... 1
Quick start checklist .............................................................................. 2
Emergency operation ............................................................................................ 2
Introduction .......................................................................................... 3
Preparing the PLB for use...................................................................... 3
Handling false alerts.............................................................................. 4
Emergency Operation ........................................................................... 5
Switching off an active PLB .................................................................................. 6
Emergency Operation with GPS (Fastfind Plus) ................................................... 7
Self-test................................................................................................ 8
Getting the best from the PLB................................................................ 9
General use .......................................................................................................... 9
Get the best from GPS PLBs ................................................................................ 9
Satellite Distress Beacons explained .................................................... 13
Why GPS PLBs?................................................................................................. 13
How does your PLB work?................................................................... 14
Registration and Licensing................................................................... 15
Radio transmitter Licence requirements ............................................................. 16
Service and Maintenance .................................................................... 17
Deactivation........................................................................................ 18
Battery Pack....................................................................................... 18
How to assemble your PLB.................................................................. 19
Fitting the battery ................................................................................................ 19
Technical Specifications ...................................................................... 20
Usage statement ................................................................................................. 22
Declaration of Conformity .................................................................... 23
Product Warranty ................................................................................ 25
End of Life Statement .......................................................................... 26
Battery Removal ................................................................................................. 26
Disposal .............................................................................................................. 26
Annex 1. Registration information......................................................... 27
Annex 2. Quick user card detail............................................................ 30