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Barryvox User’s Manual

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3.3 “Avalanche Rescue Plan”

The avalanche rescue plan lists all the basic
actions for a promising approach to compa-
nion rescue.
The procedures must be adapted to the 
actual situation.

Memory aid
for companion
rescue

The avalanche rescue plan is split
into four sections:

Search strategy
for one rescuer
on foot or on skis

Search strategy
for multiple rescuers

Searching

for multiple burials

Instructions for the

secondary search phase

Instructions for the

primary search phase

For additional information about companion
rescue, please consult the appropriate 
literature.

Summary of Contents for PULSE Barryvox

Page 1: ...can be restored at any time is the most appropriate one for novices and average users To operate the beacon in this setting only a single key will be used and the functions are limited to the very us...

Page 2: ...the Barryvox 13 5 Harness System Wrist Strap 13 6 Inserting Replacing Batteries 14 7 Startup 15 8 Battery Status Display 16 9 Group Test CHECK 16 10 Transmit Mode SEND 17 11 Search Mode SEARCH 17 12 A...

Page 3: ...tem Before using it for the first time the harness system must be fitted properly to your body When performing a search release the red buckle on the front During the search the Barryvox remains attac...

Page 4: ...three times each time within one second enters the SEARCH receiving mode It is highly recommended to switch off cell phones while searching SEND mode normal operating mode when outdoors SEND LED flas...

Page 5: ...he impending switch over by 20 seconds of warning tone To remain in SEARCH mode press any key during the alarm period In the digital SEARCH mode multiple burials are indicated by the following symbol...

Page 6: ...rticularly dangerous Most accidents occur when after a period of several weeks of fine cold weather a cold front with stormy winds brings the fresh snow which everybody has been waiting for With these...

Page 7: ...e shade the greater the probabil ity of triggering an avalanche The chances of triggering an avalanche are increased by large groups without spacing between group members by taking hard turns when des...

Page 8: ...void all slopes steeper than 35 degrees Slopes steeper than 30 must be crossed one person at a time In this situation give preference to regularly used slopes Treat the snow surface with the utmost ca...

Page 9: ...e conditions CONSIDER slopes medium noises Experience in assessing avalanche ABLE to poor snow Some spontane risk required pack bonding ous avalanches Wherever possible avoid steep only Remote trigger...

Page 10: ...anche Conduct If caught Try escaping to the side Toss poles and release skis They act as an anchor Try to remain on the surface Close your mouth cover your face with your arms Create an air pocket whe...

Page 11: ...l situation Memory aid for companion rescue The avalanche rescue plan is split into four sections Search strategy for one rescuer on foot or on skis Search strategy for multiple rescuers Searching for...

Page 12: ...ials the beacons of rescued persons must be switched off as soon as possible First aid After checking on the patient life saving and life maintaining measures must be started immediately The rescued p...

Page 13: ...devices i e cellular phones or metal parts i e pocket knife in close proximity to a transceiver which is turned on Never drop your Barryvox on the floor transport it with great care and avoid mechani...

Page 14: ...o not use rechargeable batteries and replace all three at the same time Open the battery compartment Press the cover firmly inwards with a finger nail then push the cover horizontally to the left and...

Page 15: ...ted successfully this is confirmed by a triple beep Then the remaining battery capacity is displayed for four seconds as a percentage of full capacity Check your Barryvox at home before you set out fo...

Page 16: ...pressed during the self and battery test until CH is displayed Now check that all the members of the group have their beacons in the SEND mode The test is successful if a beep can be heard clearly at...

Page 17: ...lifies the locating of a victim The analog SEARCH mode is equivalent to the traditional analog search using a bracketing pattern It offers advantages to experienced users under certain special circums...

Page 18: ...een point known Search strategy Last seen point not known In order to obtain the best range slowly turn the beacon in all directions If a signal is received stop moving the beacon Proceed in this dire...

Page 19: ...ss training and makes it easier to locate a victim Due to the laws of physics it is not possible to deter mine the distance with absolute precision The figures shown are only to be interpreted as rela...

Page 20: ...voltage power lines or ski lift cables can interfere with the digital search They can produce misleading indi cations for direction and distance S E C O N D A R Y S E A R C H P H A S E D I G I TA L S...

Page 21: ...Now use an avalanche probe to precisely locate the victim The lowest distance indicated is 0 3 At this point all of the direction indicators are shown As an option the direction indication can be disp...

Page 22: ...st victim has been located you or other helpers should immediately rescue the person To continue the search for further buried victims return to the point previously marked Carry on searching strictly...

Page 23: ...rch strategy for multiple burials wide apart The transceiver is locating the victims 2 4 using the search strategy for multi ple burials in close proximity Within approx 7 m there are 3 victims Within...

Page 24: ...d signal For best results this search mode requires intensive user training In order to be able to use the analog SEARCH mode you must set the search mode to dA in the configuration See the section on...

Page 25: ...Min Max Detailed information about pinpoint search methods can be found in the specialized literature The three dimensional shape of the mag netic flux lines around the buried beacon does not permit...

Page 26: ...MODE key continuously for at least 2 seconds In the absence of any user interaction the beacon automatically reverts to the SEND mode after one minute You are notified of the impending switch over by...

Page 27: ...ne AUTOMATIC REVERT TO SEND The default delay time of 8 minutes is the first choice setting for most users Change this setting only if you have good reason to do so e g as an avalanche dog trainer Thi...

Page 28: ...Search Mode 18 Earphones Standard earphones e g from a Walkman can be used The volume can be adjusted see the section on Personal Settings As soon as the earphones are plugged in the built in speaker...

Page 29: ...oup testing See the section on Group Test PRESS PRESS simply indicates that a key is to be pressed Primary As long as no detectable signal is received search phase from a victim you are in the primary...

Page 30: ...e SEND mode 3 Check the batteries and if necessary replace them 4 If this does not solve the problem the beacon needs repair Please refer to the instructions in the Section Maintenance and Repair E1 E...

Page 31: ...ies 3 L Type IEC LR03 1 5 V alkaline AAA Battery life 200 hours SEND minimum usually more than 300 hours Maximal range about 60 meters Temperature range 20 to 40 C Dimensions L L W L D 108 L 68 L 25 m...

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