IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
What to Do?
1.
Employ safety procedures
required by the country or state in which you are working.
2.
Always use
protective clothing, gloves and glasses, and work in a well-ventilated area.
3. Treat any receiver or acoustic release pulled from the water as if it has the
potential
to be
pressurized or contain a breached battery. Point it away from yourself and others.
4. If a receiver or acoustic release shows any
signs of internal pressure or breach
, do NOT
attempt to open it. Handle it very gently and store it in an isolated location, then call
VEMCO Customer Support (see section
Such signs may include:
Popped or bulging pressure release
Air or water seeping from seams
Signs of internal water (e.g. sloshing sound)
Excess weight
Signs of physical damage
If a receiver or acoustic release shows
signs of damage or heavy biofouling
, handle with
extreme caution, and use all necessary protective equipment.