TESTING THE ALERT418 TRANSMITTER
1. The transmitter is in a continuous armed
state.
2. Remove ALERT418 Transmitter from
spray-tight pouch. Wet fingers and touch
both metal probes on the clear (cap) portion
of the transmitter.
Don't test the unit in its
spray-tight pouch if possible as a wet
pouch may continue to set the
transmitter into transmit mode.
ALERT418™ MAN-OVERBOARD ALARM
SYSTEM USER’S GUIDE
3. A green LED will blink. Followed by a red
LED blinking. Within a second, the row of
six white LED lights will begin to flash. If
only red LED flashes, replace batteries. If
white LEDs fail to flash, call 800-426-4201.
The ALERT418
™
Man-Overboard Alarm System
consists of an ALERT Receiver and one or more
ALERT Transmitters. In addition, an optional
ALERT2 Man-Overboard Portable Direction
Finder
™
can be utilized to home in on an ALERT
transmission signal from up to 1 nautical mile.
4. To stop transmission, press 'RESET' button.
ALERT418 Transmitter is shipped armed.
5. If testing additional ALERT418
Transmitters, power off the ALERT
Receiver and repeat procedures 1 through 5.
ALERT418 Transmitter FCC ID LYFAT100 and Industry Canada
CAN2726102449. Device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) device may not cause harmful
interference and (2) device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. See owner's manual for
operating restrictions. Use at your own risk.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT ALERT MAN-OVERBOARD ALARM PRODUCTS
TRANSMITTER PLACEMENT:
Product is shipped in a spray-tight pouch. Also included in the package is a clip that can be used to attach the
transmitter (sans spray-tight pouch) into a self-inflating Personal Flotation Device (PFD).
For wearing transmitter with the spray-tight pouch, place the unit 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 lanyard is attached to the bottom of the ALERT418 Transmitter in the pouch, to improve transmitting
signal. If possible, man overboard should raise the device above their head. The best transmission is
when the transmitter is inline with the antenna of the ALERT Receiver.
For wearing transmitter in a self-inflating PFD;
1.
Remove the transmitter from the spray-tight pouch and cut the lanyard attach to the pouch but keep the
lanyard attached to the transmitter.
2.
Attach included clip to the sides of the Transmitter. The clip will rest in the indents on the Transmitter.
3.
Place the round circle part of the clip over and through the “blow-tube” in the self-inflating PFD.
4.
Attach the other end of the lanyard to the blow tube of the self-inflating PFD.
5.
In the event of a fall overboard, the self-inflating PDF should inflate and the unit will get wet and initiate
a transmission. If possible, use the lanyard attached to transmitter and blow tube to raise the device
above head to improve on transmission to vessel.
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