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SECTION 6: CARE AND SUPPORT
BATTERY LIFE AND USAGE
For reliable performance, use AAA Energizer
®
Ultimate Lithium 8x batteries (L92) or NiMH rechargeable
batteries. The power LED will blink red when batteries are low. Colder conditions and extreme heat can
impact battery life. Always carry an extra set of batteries with you. Non-lithium batteries will work with
SPOT Gen4 but are not recommended for optimal performance. Test your SPOT Gen4 before each trip by
sending a Check In message to yourself.
SPOT Gen4 performance and battery life may be degraded in operating environments where the SPOT
GPS chip must take a longer time to acquire your GPS location, such as trying to send a message under
dense foliage. For optimal performance, operate your SPOT Gen4 with the logo side up in clear view of
the sky. Using non-recommended battery types may degrade the performance of your SPOT Gen4’s
message transmission.
SPOT Gen4 is designed to be rugged for outdoor use. Dropping the unit on hard surfaces (while not
recommended) should not damage it, but can cause a loss of power and may damage the batteries.
Power loss turns off your SPOT Gen4, stopping any current mode of operation. If dropped, SPOT
recommends replacing the batteries for optimal performance.
Warning – Replaceable Batteries - CAUTION:
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Warning – Blasting Area:
To avoid interference with blasting operations, turn your SPOT Gen4 off when in a
“Blasting Area” or in areas posted “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions.
Warning – Potential Explosive Atmosphere:
Turn off the SPOT Gen4 when in any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions.
Warning – Pacemakers:
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum
separation of six (6”) inches be maintained between the SPOT Gen4 and a pacemaker to avoid potential
interference with the pacemaker.
Aircraft Use Warning:
Keep SPOT Gen4 at least 12 inches away from aircraft navigation systems or GPS
antennas. SPOT Gen4 may interfere with the signal reception of GPS based devices, causing intermittent
loss of GPS information and momentary operational disruptions.
