bca Tracker DTS User Manual page 4

Quick Reference
Single Burial Search
PRIMARY
SEARCH
>40m
Objective: Locate signal
•If no "last seen point," search entire debris pile
•Rotate Tracker horizontally/vertically
•Max 20m between searchers or switchbacks
SECONDARY
Objective: Move quickly to 10m,
SEARCH
slowly to 3m
3–40m
•Keep flashing light within center 3 windows
•Move quickly in direction Tracker is pointing
•Make sure distance is decreasing
•Slow down at 10m
PINPOINT
Objective: Locate smallest distance reading
SEARCH
(strongest signal)
< 3m
•Use Tracker close to snow surface
•Ignore fluctuations in distance and direction
•Begin probing at lowest distance
•Use Tracker in hole during deep excavations
Multiple Burial Search
If the Tracker displays more than one signal, follow the one
with the lowest distance reading. Once you are within about ten
meters, the Tracker will isolate that signal. Turn off the first bea-
con once it is found. If you can't turn it off, and don't see a second
signal, stay in SE mode. Take three steps back and circle the first
victim. Repeat up to three times (nine steps). If no signal is found,
return to the point at which you abandoned the primary search
and continue the search from there. For advanced multiple burial
searching, read the entire manual or see our website.
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Thank you for choosing the Tracker DTS, the world's first
digital avalanche beacon, and the first beacon with a high-
precision dual antenna system. Regardless of the transceiver,
no avalanche beacon can save lives without a fully trained
user. Practice frequently with your Tracker before going into
the backcountry. Learn and understand the inherent dangers
of backcountry travel. Become educated in avalanche hazard
evaluation, route selection, and self-rescue. Always carry an
avalanche beacon, probe, and shovel—and always travel with
a partner.
Make sure all rescue equipment is functioning properly before
venturing into the backcountry. Perform a beacon trailhead test
every time you use your Tracker. Check that all transceivers
transmit and receive properly—and that all receive a signal at
minimum distance of ten meters.
This owner's manual covers the basic techniques required to
use the Tracker DTS effectively. To increase your efficiency,
please refer to the advanced techniques described on our
website: www.bcaccess.com. Here you will also find important
resources for obtaining avalanche education and updates on
regional avalanche conditions.
To ensure warranty protection and periodic technical updates,
please return the enclosed warranty registration card.
FAMILIARIZATION
Adjustment/Fitting
Harness
Figure A
Waist Strap
(black)
Familiarization
Shoulder
Strap (grey)
Lanyard
Waist Attachment
Buckle
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