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Disclaimer
No avalanche transceiver can help save lives without a fully trained user.
Practice frequently with your Tracker before going into the backcountry.
Learn and understand the inherent dangers of backcountry travel. Become
educated in avalanche hazard evaluation, route selection, and self-rescue.
In addition to your transceiver, always carry a probe and shovel—and
always travel with a partner. We also recommend the use of avalanche
airbags and group communication devices, such as two-way radios.
Make sure all rescue equipment is functioning properly before venturing
into the backcountry. Perform a transceiver trailhead test every time
you use your Tracker. Check that all transceivers transmit and receive
properly—and that all receive a signal at a minimum distance of 20 meters
(65 feet).
Do not place cellular phones, communication radios, GPS devices, digital
cameras, or any other electronic equipment within 50 cm (20 inches) of a
Tracker while performing a transceiver search. In receive mode, irregular
readings, decreased range and multiple burial indications can be caused
by these and other sources of electrical interference, such as power lines,
electrical storms, and electrical generating equipment. In transmit mode,
keep the Tracker at least 20 cm (8 inches) from other electronic equipment
or large metal objects. Use only alkaline batteries of identical age and
brand. Do not use rechargeable, lithium, Oxyride, PowerPix, or any
other non-alkaline battery.
This owner's manual covers the basic techniques required to use a
Tracker effectively. To increase your efficiency, refer to our website:
www.backcountryaccess.com. Here you will also find important
resources for obtaining avalanche education and updates on regional
avalanche conditions.
To ensure warranty protection and to be notified of software updates,
please complete an online warranty registration at:
www.backcountryaccess.com/warranty.
All BCA avalanche transceivers have a recommenced service life of 5
years. After 3 seasons of service, it is recommended that your transceiver
is returned to an authorized BCA service center for service. During this
service, the beacon will be updated and calibrated as necessary to
guarantee peak operating performance. To ensure you are not left without
your transceiver, we recommend you send it in for service is over the
summer. Please contact BCA customer service to find your nearest service
center.
Conforms to the R&TTE harmonized version of the EN 300 718 and meets
or exceeds the requirements of Articles 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3.
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