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Introduction

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the W420/W420EX

AIS  MSLD,   one   of   the   most   high-tech,   reliable   devices   available   on   the

market. 

The  W420/W420EX  AIS   MSLD,   when   activated,   is   capable   of

transmitting an AIS  signal, useful for locating people who are missing at

sea. 

As the owner of this radio device you are advised to:

Read this manual.

Activate your W420/W420EX ONLY in the event of an emergency.

Prepare and check an emergency plan.

Do   not   activate   your   W420/W420EX   to   check   whether   it   is

working   properly:   follow   the   test   procedures   described   in   this

manual.

This product has been evaluated for compliance with the FCC RF

exposure limits given in CFR 47 part 1.307(b) at a distance of greater than

2 cms. 

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Summary of Contents for W420 Rescue-Me

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Page 5: ...C 15 21 The technical data information and illustrations contained in this manual were believed to be correct at the time of print Wamblee s r l reserve the right to change specifications and other in...

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Page 7: ...o are missing at sea As the owner of this radio device you are advised to Read this manual Activate your W420 W420EX ONLY in the event of an emergency Prepare and check an emergency plan Do not activa...

Page 8: ...rating temperature from 20 C to 55 C Stowage temperature from 30 C to 70 C Battery supply 3 primary LiMnO2 2 3AA batteries CR123 non hazardous Battery replacement 5 year from installation Operations a...

Page 9: ...cket using the mounting bracket and adhesive sticker to fix the antenna The use of the AIS MSLD unit with the antenna around the neck or close to the body dramatically reduce the coverage area and is...

Page 10: ...e manual How to arm your W420 W420EX AIS MSLD To ensure that your device is ready for activation the knob 1 must be set to the ARMED position Press the push button 2 inwards to release the safety lock...

Page 11: ...eeping your W420 W420EX in a waterproof pocket or a zone inaccessible to water will prevent its activation Activation of your W420 W420EX AIS MSLD will be indicated by A red light inside the flash len...

Page 12: ...activate automatically you can proceed with manual activation After checking that the knob 1 is in the ARMED position press the Test Activation push button 5 Once pressed your W420 W420EX device will...

Page 13: ...itioning it to OFF Press the push button 2 inwards to release the safety lock and then continuing to hold the push button down rotate the knob clockwise until the OFF position is reached then release...

Page 14: ...W420EX AIS MSLD does not require special maintenance it is only necessary to make a visual check checking the integrity of the plastic case every time you proceed with a periodic test or if there is a...

Page 15: ...420 AIS MSLD device and allows to emit an AIS test message Make sure the knob 1 is in the TEST position then press the Test Activation pushbutton 5 Lighting of the red indicator light inside the flash...

Page 16: ...ID code The ID code is reported on the external label on the back plane of your W420 W420EX AIS MSLD This code is fixed in the device and cannot be changed by the user Compatibility with AIS Chart pl...

Page 17: ...ee old batteries 8 and replace them with three new ones Make sure they are installed the right way round positive pole facing top of device Press the push button 7 and check the test sequence as descr...

Page 18: ...Shipping Within the delivery of the device remove the internal batteries see Changing the batteries and ship the unit without the batteries using the original container or alternatively a carton after...

Page 19: ...blee products are an aid to recovery only it is the responsibility of the user operator to ensure they are fully conversant with the operation of the equipment and the equipment is kept in full workin...

Page 20: ...Wamblee s r l Via Vittori 19 48018 FAENZA RA ITALY Tel 39 0546 623891 Fax 39 0546 623891 email info wamblee it Made in Italy 20...

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