W E L C O M E
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Introduction
Digital 3-antenna device focusing on the essentials.
The Barryvox
®
ELEMENT stands out thanks to its
ease-of-use and clear instructions. Its one-button
operation and clearly laid out display make the device
very user friendly. Guaranteeing fast and precise
location. Signal analysis, listing of people and a mar-
king function are additional details to quickly and reli-
ably tackle even complex situations involving multiple
buried people. The extremely robust housing offers
good resistance to impact or breakage. For further
information concerning maintenance Mammut Barry-
vox ransceivers, please consult
www.mammut.ch/barryvox.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
ELEMENT Barryvox
®
This reference manual explains the functionality and
use of the ELEMENT Barryvox
®
.
A transceiver does not protect you against
avalanches!
As a winter outdoor enthusiast, you must consider
all possible avalanche prevention measures and
plan your trips carefully. Companion rescue – the
worst case – must be practiced frequently. Under
the stress of an accident, this is the only way you
will be able to locate and dig out a companion
quickly and efficiently. Despite practice and all the
technological advancements, by far not all of the
completely buried avalanche victims are rescued!
An avalanche burial is always life threatening.
Important information on these topics can be found
in the chapters on companion rescue and avalanche
theory.
ELEMENT Barryvox
®
– Made in Switzerland
Our heritage is compelling. Mammut and Barryvox
follow the time-honored tradition of world-class
precision products made in Switzerland. From its
design to its engineering and production, this
device is completely Swiss-made.
This device is compatible with all avalanche trans-
ceivers that comply with the EN 300718 standard
and operate on a frequency of 457 kHz.
The following documents for the Barryvox transcei-
vers are available at
www.mammut.ch/BarryvoxManual:
Barryvox Legal and Regulatory Guide
Contains information concerning the normative and
legal use of the device, warranty and repair, as well
as the region and country specific differences in the
application of the W-Link data transmission.
Barryvox Emergency Plan
Stick the emergency plan on the back of the battery
compartment lid. It shows the elementary steps for
a successful companion rescue.
Barryvox User manual
The user manual is a practical companion in the
field.
Barryvox Reference Manual
The reference manual is a comprehensive resource
of information for your Barryvox. It includes the
complete system overview, information on mainte-
nance and troubleshooting, but as well on rescue
organization, excavation and avalanche prevention.
Barryvox Application Safety Guide
In addition to the reference handbook the Applica-
tion Safety Guide contains comprehensive instruc-
tions on the safe use and maintenance of your
transceiver as well as possible sources of interfer-
ence. Special considerations are included for effi-
cient fleet management.
(www.mammut.ch/BarryvoxManual)
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