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The technical data, information and illustrations contained in this manual were believed to be correct at the time of print. Wamblee s.r.l. reserve the right to change specifications and other information contained in this manual as part of our continual improvement process.
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As the owner of this radio device you are advised to: Read this manual. Activate your W400/W400EX ONLY in the event of an emergency. Prepare and check an emergency plan. Do not activate your W400/W400EX to check whether it is working properly: follow the test procedures described in this manual.
65 x 125 x 25 mm (antenna excluded) Weight 200 g Standard applied and RTCM 11901.1 + Addendum 1&2 compliance EN60945 ETSI EN 300 152-1, -2 & -3 ITU-R M.690-1 Approval FCC ID : XLK-W400 ATEX approval (for W400EX version)
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Installation The W400/W400EX device has been designed to be worn by the user. The device can be installed directly on lifejacket using the mounting bracket and adhesive sticker to fix the antenna. The use of the MSLD unit with the antenna around the neck or close to the body, dramatically reduce the coverage area and is not recommended.
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Press the push button (2) inwards to release the safety lock. Then, keeping the push button pressed, rotate the knob anticlockwise until it reaches the 'ARMED' position, then release the push button (2). Your W400/W400EX is ready to be activated in the event of an emergency.
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5-10 seconds. The ‘water contact’ sensors are located on the rear of your device (3) and must be externally accessible; keeping your W400/W400EX in a waterproof pocket or a zone inaccessible to water will prevent its activation.
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Should your W400/W400EX MSLD fail to activate automatically you can proceed with manual activation. After checking that the knob (1) is in the 'ARMED' position, press the 'Test/Activation' push button (5). Once pressed your W400/W400EX device will be activated the same way as it is in automatic mode.
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Deactivation To turning off your W400/W400EX it is necessary to rotate the knob (1) clockwise, repositioning it to 'OFF'. Press the push button (2) inwards to release the safety lock and then, continuing to hold the push button down, rotate the knob clockwise until the 'OFF' position is reached, then release the push button (2).
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In case of accidental activation In the case of accidental activation involving transmission of a 121.5 MHz signal, the user should deactivate the W400/W400EX MSLD and notify the appropriate search and rescue authorities (e.g., U.S. Coast Guard or Rescue Coordination Centre serving the geographic area) at the earliest possible time.
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A series of beeps in rapid succession indicating battery charge status. Once the check has been run all the indicator lights go out. Device status Green indicator Beeps Battery charged 4 rapid beeps Battery almost charged 3 rapid beeps Battery almost flat 2 rapid beeps Battery needs changing...
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Changing the batteries The supplied batteries must be changed 5 years after their installation. Batteries must only be of the specific models approved by WamBlee; of unapproved models may involve the malfunction or breakdown of the device . To change the batteries proceed as follows: ...
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Troubleshooting Should the device fail to pass the periodic check it will be necessary to send your W400/W400EX to our after-sales service, which will restore proper performance. A list of after-sales centres authorised to carry out maintenance on your device can be consulted on our website: www.wamblee.it...
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Wamblee s.r.l. does not accept any responsibility or any claim for direct or indirect consequences of defects of the equipment, either during the guarantee period or at a later stage.
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Wamblee s.r.l. Via Vittori 19 – 48018 FAENZA (RA) ITALY Tel. +39 0546 623891 / Fax +39 0546 623891 / email:info@wamblee.it Made in Italy...
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