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Ocean Guardian eSPEAR User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Warnings & Safety Information 2 How to Use the Documentation 3 Introduction 4 Getting Started and Charging 5 Activate and Deactivate the eSPEAR 6 Operational LED Status Indications 7 Essential Maintenance and Testing 8 Product Specifications 9 Warranty 10 Accessories ©...

  • Page 3: Warnings & Safety Information

    Always hold your hands firmly over each end of the eSPEAR when activating out of the water to absorb tension and to avoid damaging your device. 2. It is recommended that gloves are used when activating and deactivating the Ocean Guardian eSPEAR.
  • Page 4 Holster and Carabiner, use extreme caution to ensure these accessories and the eSPEAR are worn close to the body and will not lead to a diver getting hung-up or caught on anything. Any item that...
  • Page 5 User Manual v1.1 · If lithium-ion batteries are packed with, or contained in equipment, then it is the responsibility of the shipper to ensure that the consignment is packed in compliance with the latest edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods...

  • Page 6: How To Use The Documentation

    Overview of this User Manual Use this manual to learn how to: · Charge the Ocean Guardian eSPEAR. · Turn the Ocean Guardian eSPEAR on and monitor operational status. Manual Conventions Warnings: Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by dangerous voltages or incorrect operation of the equipment.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The eSPEAR features a trigger-activated extendable baton that creates a powerful electrical field to deter inquisitive sharks or protect your catch of the day. Once extended the eSPEAR is automatically ON, with no switches to worry about. With the eSPEAR everyone can enjoy the beauty of the ocean.
  • Page 8 The electric field causes discomfort to a shark and this increases the closer it gets to the electric field, until it becomes intolerable. The electrical field transmitted by Ocean Guardian devices has no known long term effect on sharks. It also has no effect on other marine creatures.
  • Page 9 User Manual v1.1 only travel very short distances through water, the Ocean Guardian creates only a very localized electrical field. Shark electroreceptors can only sense electrical currents at very short distances, typically less than half a meter. When a shark approaches an Ocean Guardian, these electroreceptors are over- sensitized, causing the shark to turn away.

  • Page 10: Getting Started And Charging

    Ocean Guardian eSPEAR Features Charging the Ocean Guardian eSPEAR A specially designed 12VDC Wireless Inductive Charging Dock is used to recharge the eSPEAR in 7 hours. The Charging Dock can be powered using either: 1. International 110/220V AC to DC adapter, or 2.
  • Page 11 2. Hold your hands firmly over each end of the eSPEAR when releasing the electronics module and electrode while it is out of the water. This will absorb tension and avoid damaging the device.
  • Page 12 4. A solid GREEN LED illuminates on the eSPEAR while charging. A GREEN LED also illuminates on the CHARGER. 5. When the eSPEAR is fully charged the GREEN LED is no longer illuminated. 6. Remove the eSPEAR from the charger and safely deactivate the device.

  • Page 13: Activate And Deactivate The Espear

    1. STAGE 1 - PRE ACTIVATION: Components retracted. Point the eSPEAR away from your body and other people. Hold your hand over the eSPEAR end to absorb tension when the device is triggered. 2. STAGE 2 - TRIGGER ACTIVATED: Position your hand over the end of the eSPEAR and then press the RELEASE TRIGGER to deploy the device.
  • Page 14 With hand on C, gently guide it 180° into the active position. The device turns ON automatically when fully deployed. 4. eSPEAR Fully Deployed & ON: B & C in Active Position. Point the eSPEAR in the direction of inquisitive sharks. © Ocean Guardian 2019...
  • Page 15 In-Water Activation When activating the eSPEAR in-water it is not necessary to hold your hand over the end of the eSPEAR. Point the eSPEAR away from your body and other people and then press the RELEASE TRIGGER to deploy the device. Point the eSPEAR in the direction of inquisitive sharks after deploying the device.
  • Page 16 User Manual v1.1 2. Slide the electrode and electronics module back into the body of the eSPEAR until it clicks back into place to automatically deactivate the eSPEAR. © Ocean Guardian 2019...

  • Page 17: Operational Led Status Indications

    User Manual v1.1 6 Operational LED Status Indications The Ocean Guardian eSPEAR has a GREEN LED and RED LED to indicate operation states and the battery charge level. eSPEAR LED State eSPEAR LED Indication Start-up Self-check After activation the GREEN LED flashes quickly...
  • Page 18 User Manual v1.1 Charger LED Indications Charger LED State Charger LED Indication Charging GREEN LED illuminated Fully Charged No LED illuminated © Ocean Guardian 2019...

  • Page 19: Essential Maintenance And Testing

    2. Thoroughly rinse the Ocean Guardian eSPEAR in fresh water after each use. 3. Allow the Ocean Guardian eSPEAR to dry before placing it in storage. Avoid direct sunlight when drying the unit. Store it in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, preferably in the case shipped with the unit.

  • Page 20: Product Specifications

    User Manual v1.1 8 Product Specifications Product Feature Specification Maximum Operating Depth 100 meters (328 feet) Storage Temperature 0°C - 60°C (32°F – 140°F) Operating Temperature 12°C - 40°C (53.6°F – 104°F) Lower temperatures will reduce operating time Battery pack life...

  • Page 21: Warranty

    1.3 To make a claim under the Standard Warranty you will need to: (a). Contact Ocean Guardian to register your claim and provide the details to enable Ocean Guardian to assess the claim. Or visit the Ocean Guardian support section located on the internet, contact details listed below.
  • Page 22 User Manual v1.1 (b). Provide or make the product available to Ocean Guardian or an Ocean Guardian Authorized Service Centre as set out in the below or as otherwise agreed with Ocean Guardian. If you are required to return the product to an Ocean Guardian Authorized Service Centre, Ocean Guardian will provide details of the centre to you.
  • Page 23 3.0 To the full extent permitted by law but subject always to section 1.1: 3.1 Ocean Guardian will not be liable for any loss, damage or alterations to (1) third party hardware or software; or (2) programs, data or information stored on any media or any part of the product, no matter how occurring;...
  • Page 24 User Manual v1.1 All Ocean Guardian electronic products have a 1-year warranty (excludes accessories like Tail Pad / Decal Antennas which have a 3-month warranty). For service, return your product to Ocean Guardian or your local Retailer Service Centre.

  • Page 25: Accessories

    12VDC charging in cars and boats. Part number: Ocean Guardian Tester Unit SKU: SU1806 Place the probes on device electrodes to test the eSPEAR and ensure it is in perfect working order at all times. © Ocean Guardian 2019...

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