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TERMS & CONDITIONS
The OLAS systems are products from Ultimate Sports Engineering Ltd.
OLAS wireless systems utilise OLAS transmitters (OT) and OLAS receivers (OR).
OLAS transmitters consist of the OLAS tag and OLAS Float On.
OLAS receivers include the Guardian, the Core, the Extender and the OLAS mobile application (OLAS app)
Before using any OLAS wireless system it is imperative that you read the DISCLAIMER and the LIMITATION
OF LIABILITY which follows. There is legal presumption that by using OLAS wireless systems you have read,
understood and accepted the DISCLAIMER and the LIMITATION OF LIABILITY statement.
Setup
Start and setup all OLAS systems before you leave the dock and ensure all OTs are connected. Connecting
the OLAS app allows visual indication of connected OTs.
Check the battery level of OLAS tags using the OLAS app. Check the battery level of OLAS Float-On's using
the inbuilt color coded battery indicator.
The OLAS App
Ensure GPS is running in the background on your mobile device. Keep your mobile device plugged in to a
charger as GPS drains the battery. It is advised that the app is running in the foreground to enable maximum
response time. It can take up to 30 seconds for the system to respond if the phone is in locked mode.
Test the Connection Whilst In Dock
Test the connection between the OR and the OT by leaving the OR in its planned location and walk the OT
to the furthest point on the vessel. Check that all OT's being used are working correctly by submersing them
in more than 4 inches of open water which will activate the alarm on the receiver.
Advice
As soon as a MOB situation occurs ensure a crew member keeps visual contact and points at the MOB.
Contact the emergency services and give them the co-ordinates from your vessels GPS navigation system
and the time since the MOB occurred.
Use OLAS Systems frequently as a practice aid for a MOB situation.
Disclaimer:
OLAS wireless systems are an aid only and should be used alongside existing safety products and
procedures. They should not be used for navigation or lifesaving procedures. The OLAS app GPS
coordinates cannot be relied upon to be accurate. Whilst accuracy of between 10-30 metres can be
achieved, many factors can cause larger variations. The OLAS app cannot and does not take the external
environment into consideration. Wind, tide, current and other factors will affect the position of the MOB.
The OLAS app can only assist you in getting back to the position that the automatic alert was issued. The
OLAS app is not warranted to be accurate. GPS reception is variable and cannot be relied on. The phone
can take up to 40 seconds to get a good GPS lock even when GPS connectivity is available.
The OLAS app will be more accurate if already running for 1 minute before grabbing the GPS location. It is
advised that the app is running in the foreground to enable maximum response time. It can take up to 30
seconds for the system to respond if the phone is in locked mode. The OLAS App should only be used to
complement other MOB methods and procedures.
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