EXTENDED REFERENCE GUIDE
BARRYVOX
®
5
HANDLING THE BARRYVOX
®
Like all transceivers, the Barryvox
®
contains shock sensitive
ferrite antennas. Therefore, you should handle it with utmost
care!
Store the device and the carrying system in a dry spot that is
protected from extreme cold or heat and direct sunshine.
Always check the result of the self- and battery test, pay atten-
tion to alert messages and carry out the group check.
It is your responsibility to frequently check your Barryvox
®
for
mechanical damage of the casing, proper function of the main
switch, battery compartment cover as well as cleanliness and
mechanical integrity of the battery contacts.
To ensure the proper performance of the transceiver, it is
highly recommended that you send your device to an official
Barryvox
®
service center once every three years for a functional
test. The recommended date of the next check can be viewed
under «Maintenance» in the shut down sequence of the device.
(see chapter «Periodic Checks» of the Barryvox
®
S Extended
Reference Manual).
Interferences
Always avoid having other electronic devices (e.g. mobile
phones, radios, headlamps, cameras), metal objects (pocket
knives, magnetic buttons), or other transceivers close to
(20 cm in SEND; 50 cm in SEARCH) your running avalanche
transceiver.
You should not wear clothing with magnetic buttons! Users of
pacemakers are advised to carry the device in a secure pants
pocket (no vital data detection). Consult the manufacturer’s
instructions with regard to the impact on pacemakers.
When searching, hold the device at a minimum of 50cm
away from these objects and turn off any electronic
devices, if possible. It is highly recommended to turn OFF
mobile phones!
HANDLING THE BARRYVOX
®
