Black Diamond GUIDE BT Instructions page 6

1.3 WARRANTY CONDITIONS
The manufacturer provides a 2-year warranty covering manufacturing and material defects of the BLACK
DIAMOND GUIDE BT/RECON BT from the date of purchase. Exceptions are the battery, carrying system, hand-loop
and bag as well as any damage caused by improper use or dismantling of the device by unauthorized persons. Any
other warranties and liability for consequential damage are expressly excluded. For warranty claims, please take
proof of purchase and a description of the fault to the point of sale.
Register your BLACK DIAMOND GUIDE BT/RECON BT in the PIEPS APP (iOS, Android) or at my.pieps.com and get:
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a warranty extension from 2 to 5 years!
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important information on software updates!
1.4 MANUFACTURER ADDRESS & SUPPORT
Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. 2084 East 3900 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84124
Europe: Black Diamond Europe Hans-Maier-Straße 9, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
For technical problems, please contact the support:
1.5 INTENDED USE
The BLACK DIAMOND GUIDE BT/RECON BT serves as an avalanche victim search device (avalanche transceiver) for
the localization of buried persons and must only be used as intended. Any other use requires the written consent
of Black Diamond Equipment. Improper use can put individuals at risk and result in the device being damaged.
The BLACK DIAMOND GUIDE BT/RECON BT is not an automatically functioning device with partly automated
functionalities – for this reason, the BLACK DIAMOND GUIDE BT/RECON BT may only be commissioned after
having read and understood the documentation. Failure to use the device as intended will result in all liability and
warranty claims being rejected. The BLACK DIAMOND GUIDE BT/RECON BT is to be operated only under the
conditions of use described in the documentation.
1.6 TARGET GROUP AND PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE
An avalanche beacon should be part of the avalanche emergency equipment of everyone who ventures off from
the secured piste into open, unsecured terrain (e.g. ski touring, freeriding, mountain rescue operations, etc.).
Users of the BLACK DIAMOND GUIDE BT/RECON BT must meet the following conditions:
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Read and understand this operating manual.
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Users with impaired vision must ensure that they can read the labelling and displays on the device as well
as the instructions in the documentation without problem.
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If users with impaired hearing are unable to hear the acoustic signal, they must ensure that they can
correctly interpret the display indications in accordance with the instructions in the operating manual.
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Regular training ensures safe and efficient use of the BLACK DIAMOND GUIDE BT/RECON BT.
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