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Safety information
Please read all safety information and instructions and keep
the safety information and instructions for future reference.
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Keep the Rescue Transmitter out of the reach of children.
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Wrongful triggering of the Rescue Transmitter is not a
minor offense and may lead to consequential costs.
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The Rescue Transmitter uses lithium batteries, the
replacement of which may only be performed by an
authorized distributor. The device may be damaged if you
use the wrong battery type when performing a
replacement on your own.
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If the Rescue Transmitter is used at a temperature
below -20°C or over 55°C, the charging capacity of the
batteries will decrease. Keep the Rescue Transmitter away
from heat and hot environments. Should these warnings
be ignored the batteries in the Rescue Transmitter may
overheat, explode or catch fire and can cause damage to
the device.
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The battery capacity amounts to 10 years. According to the
SOLAS requirement, the batteries must be replaced after 5
years and the Rescue Transmitter must be sent back to the
distributor for servicing. After being used in an emergency,
the Rescue Transmitter requires a check-up by the
manufacturer.
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The strong internal VHF transmitter may possibly affect
medical devices, such as pacemakers, in their functionality.
Please observe a minimum distance of > 0.3 m!
