Kannad SafeLink SOLO User Manual page 4

ActIVAtIng the SAFeLInk SoLo
Only ever activate in situations of grave or imminent danger.
1) Flip up the red pull handle,
Pull the antenna cover off
ImPortAnt
The antenna cover is an anti-tamper seal,
once broken it cannot be refitted. If accidently
removed, you will need to contact your
supplier for a new cover.
2) hold the end of the antenna.
unwrap the antenna until
it stands vertical
cAutIon
Spring action antenna deployment; tilt the
PLB away from your face before deploying
the antenna.
3) Press the on button
Transmission of the first emergency alert message
takes place 50 seconds after initial activation.
In the event of an accidental or false activation
this delay allows time for the user to turn off the
SafeLink SOLO before the first alert is transmitted.
dePLoyIng the PLB
• Always position the PLB so that the antenna stands vertical
• If it is windy, rotate the PLB so that the white indicator light faces into the wind
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use around water
The SafeLink SOLO is waterproof to 10 metres and will float when used
with the accompanying buoyancy pouch. To avoid loss when in the water, fit
the retaining lanyard through the eye hole in the base of the PLB and fasten it
securely to your wrist, clothing or personal flotation device.
The PLB is not a substitute for an EPIRB that may be required under maritime
regulation.
Note: The PLB will not float if the buoyancy pouch is not correctly fitted on the unit. The PLB is not
designed to float in an upright position or transmit a distress alert when floating in water.
Do NOT allow
no
the PLB to
tip over
Do NOT hold
no
the antenna
Do NOT
cover the GPS Do NOT allow
antenna zone the antenna
to sit in a puddle
of water
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