Setup and Carrying Positions
Batteries, Handling and Maintenance
Only
use alkaline LR03/AAA batteries. Always replace all 3 batteries and use new batteries of the
same type. Never use rechargeable batteries and always replace all the batteries at the same time.
When storing or not using the transceiver for an extended period of time (in the summer), remove
the batteries.
Handle your Barryvox with care. Do not drop it on the
ground and avoid mechanical shocks.
Avoid
having other
electronic devices
(e.g. mobile phones,
radios, headlamps),
metal objects
(pocket knives, magnetic
buttons), or other transceivers close to your running ava-
lanche transceiver.
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 func-
tional test. Press the key on the side during shut-down to view the recommended date of the next
check.
Stick the
emergency plan
on the back of the battery compartment lid.
Carrying System and Carrying Positions
Regardless of the carrying position, the display should always face your body!
Carrying System
(Recommended Carrying Position)
The carrying system has to be put on your innermost layer of clothing prior to beginning the trip
(see illustration on the base plate of the carrying system) and has to be worn on your body for the
duration of the trip.
The transceiver shall always remain covered by one layer of clothing.
Using the green hook on the wrist loop the device should always remain anchored to the base
plate of the carrying system.
Carrying the Transceiver in a Pocket
If you carry the Barryvox in a secure pant pocket, the zipper must remain closed for the duration
of the trip. If possible, attach the wrist loop to your pants or secure it around your belt.
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Before a party takes off, the transceivers of all party mem-
bers must be checked. The group members switch their
transceivers to SEND.
The group leader switches his device to “group check” by
turning it from OFF into the SEND and presses any key
within the first 5 seconds.
Now, the group leader checks the device of each participant:
The test is successful
if you can
clearly hear beep
sounds
from each participant's transceiver within the range
indicated on the display.
The
test distance is 1 m, the spacing between the par-
ticipants is 2 m. The indicated test distance must not
be shortened
. In case the device discovers that the dis-
tances are too short a distance warning and alarm sound
warns the user.
If your ELEMENT Barryvox
®
detects that the transmit fre-
quency of the tested device is not within the normative reg-
ulations, an «E6» warning message will be shown. In this
case, repeat the test with 5 m distance between the partic-
ipants to identify the defective transmitter. Such devices
must be checked/repaired by the manufacturer.
When all devices of the participants have been tested, the
group check is finished. The group leader switches his de-
vice now as well to SEND by pressing the key on the side.
How to solve a problem:
If no tone is heard within the
indicated range, the device may not be used.
1. Check if the device is switched to SEND.
2. Replace the batteries.
3. Have the device checked by the manufacturer.
Main Switch OFF / SEND / SEARCH
Start-Up / Self- and Battery Test
Single Group Check
Touring
Rescue
Troubleshooting
OFF
OFF
SEND
SEARCH
OFF
SEND
SEARCH
OFF -> SEND
SEND -> OFF
OFF
SEND
SEARCH
SEARCH
OFF
SEND
SEARCH
SEND -> SEARCH
SEARCH -> SEND
While starting, the device conducts a selftest. If the self-test fails, an error
message is displayed for 20 seconds along with an acoustic warning. If
the battery power falls below 20% or the battery icon is displayed, the bat-
teries must be replaced as soon as possible!
Mode SEND
The SEND mode is the normal operating mode outdoors or in all other sit-
uations in which there is a risk of avalanches. Each time the SEND mode
has been activated, this is confirmed by a triple beep sound. Each indi-
vidual signal pulse is tested. If the test is successful, this is confirmed by
a blink of the red SEND-Control LED. The LCD display is automatically de-
activated in the SEND mode.
Always make sure that the switch locks into position mechanically to avoid an undesired
change of mode.
Error message / failure description
Solution
Transceiver doesn’t turn on /
1. Check and replace batteries.
No self-test at startup
2. If this doesn’t help, the device
must be repaired.
E1: Battery empty!
The batteries must be replaced as soon as
E2: Battery weak
possible. Refer to the instruction in the
chapters «Batteries, Handling and Maintenance».
E3: 457 SEND failure!
1. Make sure that no metal objects or
SEND LED doesn’t blink
1. Make sure that no metal objects or electronic
devices are close to the transmitter.
2. Check and replace batteries.
3. If this doesn’t help, the device
must be repaired.
E4: 457 SEARCH failure!
1. Make sure that no metal objects or electronic
devices are close to the transmitter.
2. Turn the transceiver off for approx. 1 minute
and turn it back on.
3. If this doesn’t help, the device
must be repaired.
E5: Device malfunction!
1. Turn the transceiver off for approx. 1 minute
and turn it back on.
2. If this doesn’t help, the device
must be repaired.
E6: Group test
When testing another device, an error message
appeared. Refer to the instructions in the chap-
ter «Single Group Check».
Personal Rescue Equipment
Avalanche Trans Probe
The additional use of a Mammut or Snowpulse Airbag System significantly reduces the risk
of a complete burial and therefore leads to considerably higher survival chances.
GROUP-
TEST
SEND
Excavating the Buried Subject
Digging must be practiced, as it uses by far the biggest amount of time.
Cut out blocks of snow with the shovel.
The V-Shaped Snow Conveyor Belt:
• Position diggers in a «V» formation
• The first two rescuers are in a distance of one shovel length from each other,
all additional rescuers are in a distance of two shovel lengths from each other.
• Length of «V»:
· Flat terrain: 2x burial depth
· Steep terrain: 1x burial depth
• Amount of rescuers: 1 per 80 cm length of «V»
• Rescuer at the tip of the “ V” digs alongside the probe to the buried subject
• Diggers rotate frequently (approx. every 4 min) clockwise on command of the rescuer
at the tip of the «V».
In multiple burial situations, the transceiver of a rescued subject should be turned off
as soon as possible.
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