MT610G
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PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL ACTIVATION
The signal from a PLB is regarded by authorities as an indication of distress and is
given an appropriate response. It is the responsibility of every owner of a PLB to
ensure that it is not activated unintentionally, or in situations that do not justify
its use.
NOTE: It is highly important to store and handle PLBs responsibly. Most cases of
accidental transmission result from poor/inappropriate storage or failure to totally
disable an old model PLB before disposal.
The MT610G will not commence transmitting until approximately 50 seconds after
activation, providing a period of visual warning. If the PLB is flashing while it is
being carried or stowed, you may still be able to deactivate it during this time
period without actually transmitting a distress signal. If in doubt, it is best to
report the incident to your local authorities.
To minimise the possibility of accidental activation, PLB owners are urged to pay
careful attention to the following points:
1.
Follow the self-testing procedures.
2.
Educate your traveling companions on how and when to correctly
operate the PLB.
3.
Avoid stowing the PLB where it will be exposed to continuous direct
sunlight. This could cause the internal temperature of the PLB to
exceed the maximum storage temperature of +70°C. Long-term
stowage under these conditions could result in reduced battery-life,
poor performance or degradation of the plastics due to excessive UV
light exposure.
4.
Do not allow children to interfere with the PLB.
