User's Manual

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It is ESSENTIAL that you register your PLB
Registration helps reduce the number of false alarms and hoax calls, and so makes
the rescue service more efficient. It is important to update your registration details if
your address or 24 hour contact details ever change.
On receipt of a PLB alert, the SAR organization will firstly try to check that the
registered owner of the PLB has not accidentally activated the beacon. To do this,
they will try to confirm the approximate location by calling the 24 hour contact number
filed at the time the PLB was registered. You should always ensure that your 24 hour
contact details are up to date and that they know where you are likely to be located.
For the same reason, if you ever lend your PLB to anybody you should always know
were they are going.
Carrying your PLB
The standard belt bag provides a convenient way to carrying the PLB hands-free. Fit
the bag to your belt. Invert the PLB and place in the bag with the lanyard uppermost.
To prevent loss of the PLB, attach the free end of the lanyard (clip) securely to your
clothing or belt. Divers can purchase the optional PLB dive canister, turned from solid
marine grade aluminium and pressure tested to 150m (500ft).
PLB Belt Bag
PLB dive canister
option, the ultimate
protection for your PLB
tested to a depth of 150m