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APEX BACKPACK
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SECTION 7
ELECTROFISHING SAFETY
ELECTROFISHER OPERATION
Electrofish only as far as you can safely wade.
Some areas are unreachable with a backpack
electrofisher.
Touching an active electrode is not
recommended, even while wearing Lineman
gloves and waders.
Never electrofish with spectators on shore.
Electric fields can travel large distances through
buried pipes, metal culverts, and metal sheet
piling.
If spectators show up during electrofishing, stop
the operation and go to explain to them what
you are doing. Explain the risks to them being
there and ask them to please leave for their own
safety. If they refuse to leave, stop electrofishing,
load the equipment and leave the area.
WARNING:
Operating this equipment
in a manner not specified in this manual,
making modifications, or using accessories
not approved by Smith-Root may impair
the protection offered by the equipment.
• Have electrical circuits checked only by quali-
fied technicians.
• Turn off the electrofisher before making any
connections or part replacements.
• Release chest strap before entering the water.
• Shut off power before entering or leaving the
water.
• Stop work immediately if you get water in wad-
ers or gloves.
• Operate slowly and carefully to prevent slips
and falls.
• Always be sure that all crew members are clear
of electrodes before turning power on and be-
fore energizing electrodes.
• Do not operate an electrofisher if you have any
prior heart ailments, wear a pacemaker, or are
pregnant.