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1. Start searching for a signal based on one of the two diagrams below Slowly rotate back and forth ARVA in the direction of to try to detect the signall s the avalanche parallel to the slope and not pointing upwards towards the sky gt COARSE SEARCH i Ju a cf During the coarse search e Carefully follow the distance and direction indicators on the screen e Point the device in the direction of the signal e Search ina calm and focused manner e Slow down as you approach the fine search e f the displayed distance starts to increase even though you are moving In the direction indicated by the arrow turn around e In a complex situation with multiple victims the device may have trouble analyzing the signal In this case move a few steps away and then return towards the critical point by following another direction DURING THE SEARCH PAY ATTENTION TO VISUAL CLUES SUCH AS POLES SKIS CLOTHING ETC gt FINE SEARCH Once within 3 meters of the victim your ARVA no longer indicates a direction and you must start bracketing searching in a cross pattern 1 Lower your device to near snow level 2 Move your device ina cross pattern to locate the point where the distance reading is the lowest It is then much quicker to start probing once you have defined the probable burial zone within a less than one meter range Example of fine search technique2. interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation H LO 5 o USER MANUAL SALS snow safety equipment TaN gt DEVICE USE INSTRUCTIONS INSERTING BATTERIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS The ARVA EVO4 only operates with 4 standard Alkaline AAA LRO3 batteries Open the compartment on the back of the device to insert the 4 batteries The 4 batteries should always be from the same brand and replaced at the same time NEVER USE RECHARGEABLE OR LITHIUM BATTERIES These batteries lose their charge all of a sudden and do not discharge gradually Remove the batteries when the device is not in use for long periods of time especially in summer If the batteries leak inside the device the warranty no longer applies IMPORTANT FOR SWITZERLAND APPENDIX 4 10 FOR STANDARD SR 814 013 APPLIES TO BATTERIES CAUTION THERE IS A RISK OF EXPLOSION IF THE BATTERY IS THROWN INTO A FIRE OR REPLACED BY THE WRONG TYPE OF BATTERY FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES LABEL FOR PRODUCT SERVICE A sticker indicating the unique reference number for your device and the warranty date is located inside the battery compartment Please leave this sticker in place in order to properly service the device PRACTICE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES OF YOUR ARVA KNOWING YOUR DEVICE WILL MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE TAKE THE TIME AT THE BEGINNING OR END OF THE SEASON TO
3. SEND YOUR ARVA IN FOR MAINTENANCE gt INITIAL START UP Nae WEARING THE DEVICE Your ARVA must always be worn on top of your base layer Your ARVA should always be covered by at least one layer of clothing to protect it from the cold and impacts CLIP FOR SAFE Once you are wearing your transceiver it automatically turns on as soon as you connect the strap This is a simple and easy way to be 100 certain that your ARVA is working as soon as you start your outing For more advance users professionals who do not want to use the clip for safe feature a special holster is available for purchase as an accessory BATTERY CHECK Just after turning on your device it will indicate the battery level We recommend that you replace the batteries as soon as they drop below 50 gt GROUP CHECK e The Group Check function allows the group leader to verify that all other transceivers are working properly e To enter Group Check mode press the marking button within 5 seconds after turning on the device in transmit mode e The device will verify all transmitting signals within a 0 5 to 1 5 meter radius and emit a beep to confirm that they function properly e To exit Group Check mode press the marking button gt SWITCHING TO SEARCH MODE SEARCH MODE To switch to search mode push the S T button up with your thumb Itis important to point your gt SIGNAL SEARCH
4. SaiSiny SoUlOniveint 5 YEAR WARRANTY FOR THIS DEVICE REGISTER YOUR DEVICE ON WWW ARVA EQUIPMENT COM gt MULTIPLE BURIAL INDICATOR gt PROBING gt INTERFERENCE gt TECHNICAL FEATURES 25 25 Search for the victim Certain electronic devices as well as electrical and electromag R amp TTE Declarations of Conformity l Hereby Name of manufacturer AsteelFlash France Adress 43 rue du Vieux victim you have the SHOVELING option of marking the location in order to continue searching for another signal In the illustration example you can mark victim A Statistically shoveling takes at least as much time as the ARVA search It is important to take a methodic approach to shoveling The V shaped conveyor technique allows you to optimize the excavation phase of shoveling As soon Move all metallic and electronic devices at least 50cm away from your transceiver During an active search we recommended turning off all devices except Analog radio e Headlamp without dimmer e Watch without a radio function e Backup devices in the event of a secondary avalanche Means of communication We recommend turning off all digital telephones and radios can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc tion may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular in stallation If this eq
5. TIM i i The compliance of the device has been evaluated according to the Electromagnetic e 3 antennas TRANSMIT seseerseneecensensonsensenseseeees distance point detected e carried smart phone analog radio camera heart rate compatibility standard test FCC CFR 47 part 15 Subpart C The complete decla eee eae ieee eatin E E EE E BUTTON 4 OR MORE BURIALS by your ARVA Probe monitors GPS etc ration of conformity is available at the address above Name TORREA Fonction e Distance and direction indicator o OOO FER E rrr eee Establishment Development Director Date 19 08 2011 Signature perpendicular to the e permanent relay towers power lines electrical generating Seeeeinvex ece Bereeaiannensnes A sire speideno eiee pkedisd tiedn MARKED slope equipment ski lifts etc e Marking function for multiple burials VICTIM In order to reduce the risk of signal deterioration we recom FCC requirements FCC ID O9BARVAADV4 interference by one or more of the following An icon for 1 2 3 or more victims _BUTTON F E gt MARKING FUNCTION mend that you keep your transceiver as far as possible from iiei U ie e Dl cle enc meh ee eae listherstsststttttesssectettteteessiee O g P alia to comply with the limits for a Class igital de Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna so uee eke eae nee vice pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These Increase the separation between the equip e 40m search bandwidth n limits are designed
6. to provide reasonable protec ment and receiver When you are less IN SEARCH MODE tion against harmful interference in a residential Connect the equipment into an outlet on cir ON OFF than 3m from the first installation This equipment generates uses and cuit different from that to which the receiver is ttetetetrereTteeserererereeeeserererenesneneneneneneeneneneneneneenesenerenenneneneneneneenenenenene eocoocoococsoosooocosooocosoooooo To mark the victim press on the as the person is uncovered during the active search phase All calls should be made at La ensure a ae oaa E E aei for public health Bandwidth Antennas Multiple akna ana o Se a divs or more information regarding the closest recycling center to your res Relea hag arking func on ma rking button The device will it is Important to turn their least 25m away from the individuals conducting the active idence contact your local city hall waste management company or the i re Antennes igh caon Marquage switch to victim B transceiver off immediatel search store where you purchased the product reCnercne ndication de la victime y multi victimes IN TRANSMIT MODE o R This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two 1 0 0 Yj d g t Move all metallic and electronic devices at least 20cm away conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any x o d from your transceiver
7. uipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Information to user Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment C Disposal of electronic instruments by users from private house holds in the European Union This symbol stamped on the product or its packaging indicates that the product is not allowed to be disposed of with household waste It is your responsibility to bring your electronics waste to a designated recycling office for proper disposal Separate disposal and recycling of your waste will contribute to preserving our natural resources by probing in concentric netic installations can significantly interfere with transceiver Ch ne Zip Code 38240 City Meylan Country France Declares that the ava _ a UNMARKED VICTIM Spirals progressively signals lanche beacon Type designation EVO4 Trademark ARVA is in compliance with o 100 digital SEARCH Gaueb s GaueeSescecseseucessesecsees away from the minimum These sources are the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directive 1999 5 EC eeeseceseceseceseeceTeceseoeseceecesesscecsoeseccecesessoeoesesescecoseososseoesescecsesessoeseceseoee r MARKED VIC
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