TESTING THE ALERT2 TRANSMITTER
1. Arm the ALERT2 Transmitter by turning
the cap clockwise until the cap is closed
tight. Failure to close completely may allow
water to enter electronics compartment
which will damage the unit.
2. Dip the ALERT2 Transmitter in a bucket of
water, or wet fingers and touch both metal
probes on transmitter. One of the metal
probes is located inside the black rubber
boot.
ALERT2 MAN-OVERBOARD ALARM SYSTEM™
USER’S GUIDE
3. A green LED will light up, indicating
transmission to the ALERT2 Receiver has
begun. The green LED will continue to
flash in interval's until the transmitter is
unarmed. The Receiver will produce an
audible sound once transmission has begun.
The ALERT2 Man-Overboard Alarm System
™
consists of an ALERT2 Man-Overboard Receiver
™
and one or more ALERT2 Man-Overboard
Transmitters
™
. In addition, an optional ALERT2
Man-Overboard Portable Direction Finder
™
can be
utilized to home in on an ALERT2 transmission
signal from up to 1 nautical mile.
4. ALERT2 Receiver will continue to sound
its Alarm until turned off with the power
switch.
5. Disengage the ALERT2 Transmitter alarm
transmission by unscrewing cap until Green
LED light stops flashing. Make sure unit is
wiped dry if unscrewing the cap
completely. (In the event of changing
batteries).
Upon activation of the Transmitter by either totally
immersing the transmitter in water (salt or fresh), or
by manual activation, a coded radio signal will be
transmitted to the ALERT2 Receiver, causing its
alarm to sound.
ALERT2 Transmitter is shipped unarmed. Turn
the cap fully clockwise to arm the transmitter.
6. If testing additional ALERT2 Transmitters,
power off the ALERT2 Receiver and repeat
procedures 1-5
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT ALERT2 PRODUCTS
TRANSMITTER PLACEMENT:
Mount Transmitter high on the chest, as radio waves do not travel underwater.
1. Use wire ties through slots at top and bottom of the pouch, secured to work vest, high on chest.
2. Or in a chest or arm pocket, located high on the chest, or around the neck, on a lanyard.
3. A strong line is attached to the bottom of the ALERT2 Transmitter in the pouch, to improve transmitting
signal. If possible, man overboard should raise the device above their head.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT:
1.
Replace batteries after emergency use, or after expiration of 10-year shelf life (see date on battery).
2.
Uses two 3.6volt AA-size lithium batteries.
Do Not use non-lithium or rechargeable batteries.
3.
Unscrew cap. Pull out circuit board. Drop out old batteries.
4.
Install new batteries (follow polarity arrows on inside label). See Pictures on next page.
5.
Install circuit board (see inside label) (align LED on circuit board with word “LED” on label).
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