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Intended Use
USES
AquaEye® is intended for use identifying
human bodies underwater. Using ultra-
sound and artificial intelligence technol-
ogies, AquaEye® will scan open water
areas up to 50 meters in accordance
with instructions contained herein and
display visual representations of victims
within the search area. The display allows
emergency responders to locate and
respond to drowning victims. AquaEye®
is a life-saving aid for first responders and
will not prevent drowning or injury.
AquaEye® is intended for use in unob-
structed open bodies of water, including
the following environments:
• lakes and oceans,
• retention ponds and swimming holes,
• rivers with limited underwater debris.
USERS
AquaEye® is intended for use by
trained first responders, including:
• lifeguards,
• search and rescue,
• police,
• firefighters,
• armed forces,
• paramedics
• first aid personnel.
Improper use can put individuals at risk
and result in the device being damaged.
AquaEye® is to be operated only under
the conditions of use described in this
documentation.
EXCLUDED USES
AquaEye® is not intended for use in small,
enclosed bodies of water, including:
• submerged vehicles and buildings,
• pools, wave pools and water slides,
• holding tanks and wells.
Device Safety
Precautions
All operators should review these
safety considerations before placing
AquaEye® into service. These operating
instructions describe the functions and
proper operation of AquaEye®. This
manual does not substitute for in-person
or video training. Proper emergency
response procedures require that oper-
ators be thoroughly familiar with proper
device operation.
Follow all recommended maintenance
instructions. If a problem occurs, obtain
service immediately. Do not use the
device until it has been inspected by
appropriate personnel.
Follow recommended storage tempera-
ture instructions. Do not leave the device
in direct sunlight for extended periods of
time. If temperature damage is suspected,
obtain service immediately and do not use
the device until it has been inspected by
appropriate personnel.
AquaEye® is IP68 rated up to 5 meters.
Submerging AquaEye® to depths greater
than 5 meters may damage the device.
If damage is suspected due to exceeding
depth rating, obtain service immediately
and do not use the device until it has
been inspected by appropriate personnel.
There are no user replaceable parts in
AquaEye®. Do not disassemble the device.
A shock hazard exists. Refer all problems
to authorized service personnel.
Subject to natural battery decline,
AquaEye® must only be used if it
operates in “as new” condition.
The use of third-party accessories
is not recommended. VodaSafe Inc.
makes no representations or warranties
regarding the performance or effective-
ness of its products when used with
third-party accessories.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE.
Operator Safety
Precautions
Do not use AquaEye® until entry to the
water has been determined to be safe,
including, without limitation, that the
body of water be:
• free of electrical current,
• free of hazardous substances,
• free of unsafe currents,
• free of hazardous waves or tsunami risk,
• free of submerged debris.
Do not attempt to perform a water rescue
unless you are trained to do so.
Do not attempt to perform an ice rescue
unless you are trained to do so.
AquaEye® floats its own weight. It is not
a personal floatation device. Never pro-
ceed with a rescue or recovery without
following life-saving best practices for
the operator’s personal safety.
AquaEye® contains a high capacity
lithium battery and hazardous voltage
circuitry. Do not use AquaEye® if the
enclosure is damaged. Opening the
device may result in a severe electric
shock. There is also a risk of battery
explosion if the device’s temperature
range is exceeded.
Limited Warranty
VodaSafe Inc. provides a non-transferable
one (1) year limited warranty from the date
of purchase of a new AquaEye®. This
limited warranty covers manufacturing and
material defects of AquaEye®. Exceptions
are natural battery decline as well as dam-
age caused by improper use or disassem-
bly of the device by unauthorized persons.
Please ensure your AquaEye® has been
registered at:
vodasafe.ca/registration
upon purchase.
VodaSafe Inc. offers ongoing AquaEye®
maintenance services for an additional
fee. Both scheduled maintenance and
owner-requested maintenance are
available in order to maintain detailed
product specifications. Contact us at:
vodasafe.ca
for more information
regarding maintenance plans.
NATURAL BATTERY DECLINE
AquaEye® devices contain lithium ion
batteries. A lithium battery’s lifespan
is based on its “chemical age,” which
includes charge cycles and device usage
patterns. VodaSafe Inc. anticipates that
AquaEye® batteries will maintain 70%
of their charge capacity through 100
charge cycles. VodaSafe’s Maintenance
Agreement excludes natural battery
decline. Subject to availability, the
device Owner may opt for a new
battery for an additional cost.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING AQUAEYE®.
