Introduction; Licences To Use Vhf Radio Devices; Safety And Maintenance Instructions; Batteries And Charging Device - ULTRACOM AVIUS Instructions Manual

Ultracom Avius

1. Introduction

Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing an Ultracom Avius device.
We trust you will be satisfied with it.
Read these instructions carefully before you use the
device. When you know how the device works, you will
be able to use it correctly, safely and as diversely as
possible.
The device has a two-year guarantee. The guarantee
does not cover damage to the device due to incorrect
use. The terms and conditions of the guarantee are
included in these instructions.
You can find the most up-to-date version of the
instructions on our website: www.ultracom.fi/en

2. Licences to use VHF radio devices

Use of the device may be subject to national frequency
licensing requirements.
One-way use of the device (no commands are sent to
the collar) may require one radio licence and two-way
use (commands are sent to the collar) may require two
radio licences.
The owner of the device must check the radio licensing
requirements and, if necessary, acquire the necessary
licences from the communications authorities in the
country of use.
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Ultracom Oy accepts no liability for unauthorised use
of the device.
Further information about radio licences can be
obtained from the communications authorities in
the country of use.

3. Safety and maintenance instructions

3.1 Batteries and charging device

Use only approved 3.7 V 18650 Li-Ion batteries and
chargers as recommended by the manufacturer. The
battery must be equipped with a protective circuit.
Batteries can be recommended by Ultracom Oy's
authorised retailers or by the product manufacturer
itself.
Take note of the (+) and (-) symbols on the battery when
you are inserting it into the device or charger.
To ensure that you obtain the best possible life cycle for
the battery, only charge it when necessary. Do not allow
the batteries to remain unused for extended periods.
Always follow the recommendations of battery and
charger manufacturer.
Before you begin using the device, charge the batteries
that will be used in the collar and host device. The
batteries do not need to be removed from the device
after every use. However, it is recommended that the
batteries be removed for long periods of storage.
The capacity and operating duration of the batteries
will decrease when the batteries are used a lot or it they
are occasionally not used at all. It is recommended that
the batteries be replaced annually to ensure that the
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device functions flawlessly and has a long operating
duration.

3.2 Changing and shortening the collar part

You can detach the collar part from the device as
follows. Hold the device in one hand with your other
hand on the device's battery compartment. With your
other hand, pull the collar from the clasp away from the
collar device. The collar part will slide away from the
device with ease.
To install a new collar part into the device, thread the
collar carefully into the device with the tip facing
forward, beginning at the battery compartment.
You can also shorten the collar by cutting it to the
desired length. Do not cut sections of the collar
between the casings!
The collar can be washed without chemical cleaning
agents.

3.3 Changing the antenna

You can change the antenna on the Avius host device
yourself. Turn the antenna anticlockwise by hand. Fix
the new antenna by rotating it into the connector
clockwise. Do not overtighten the antenna! (Figure A)
Note: The antenna on the collar cannot be changed by
the user. The antenna must be changed by an official
Ultracom maintenance organisation.

3.4 Other matters of note

The accuracy provided by the GPS device may be
impacted by factors such as unfavourable satellite
locations, large buildings, natural obstructions and the
prevailing weather conditions.