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Mammut PULSE Barryvox Instruction Manual

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®
IMPORTANT:
The PULSE Barryvox
is designed for ski,
snowboard, snowshoe, and snowmobile
travel off maintained trails. All winter sport
activities are inherently dangerous.
Knowledge and experience are essential to
reduce the risk of injury or even death.
Do not enter avalanche terrain without an
experienced guide or equivalent training.
Apply common sense at all times. Never
pursue these activities alone.
DO NOT use the device in avalanche terrain
before you have read and understood the
manual! Improper use can seriously com-
promise the performance and safety of the
device.

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  • Page 1 ® IMPORTANT: The PULSE Barryvox is designed for ski, Apply common sense at all times. Never snowboard, snowshoe, and snowmobile pursue these activities alone. travel off maintained trails. All winter sport DO NOT use the device in avalanche terrain activities are inherently dangerous.
  • Page 2 Front view Over view Information on the buried subjects for the rescuer Group check Vital sensor test Settings Buried subject not selected Language Main switch SEND-Control LED Buried subject selected German English French Buried subject: Italian Spanish Increased Swedish chances of survival Norwegian Japanese Display...
  • Page 3 Mammut Sports Group Inc., 135 Northside Drive, Shelburne, VT 05482 ceivers in a test area. In addition to comprehensive blanket – all stowed in a backpack.

  • Page 4: Welcome

    PULSE Barryvox – Made in Switzerland ® PULSE Barryvox Our heritage is compelling. Mammut and Barryvox follow the time-honored tradition of world-class pre- This user manual explains the functionality and use of cision products made in Switzerland. From its design ®...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Operation Front view Operation Welcome 1.1 Main Switch OFF / SEND / SEARCH Operation ........................ 3 The main switch is located on the top side of the device. It can be moved by pressing down on the button. By applying lateral pressure to the switch, it can be set to SEND at any time.

  • Page 6: Operation

    1.2 Use of Keys One Function Setup 2.1.2 Device Setup The PULSE Barryvox® clearly excels through its ease 2.1 Initial Setup When turning the device on for the first time and of use. The device is operated using the two lateral switching to SEND, the user language must be selec- keys.
  • Page 7 2.4.1 Carrying System transceiver on and monitor the self-test and the bat- ® transceiver. The PULSE Barryvox contains a magnet- (Recommended Carrying Position) tery level. This gives you the opportunity to replace ic compass. You should not wear clothing with...
  • Page 8 Setup 2.6 Battery Level Indicator 2.7 Group Check After 5 minutes in the group check, the transceiver automatically switches to the SEND mode. The user is The following table gives you average values for the Before a party takes off, the transceivers of all the warned ahead of time by an acoustic alarm.

  • Page 9: Send Mode (Send)

    SEND Mode SEARCH Mode SEND Mode In case of a burial (or whenever the transceiver stops SEARCH Mode 4.1 Search Phases moving), the device records the burial duration and The SEND mode is the normal operating mode out- detects vital data. These are displayed on the buried Electronic devices and metal objects can interfere In an avalanche search, the following phases are dis- doors or in all other situations in which there is a risk...

  • Page 10: Standard Mode

    ® The PULSE Barryvox uses the symbol as a • Pinpointing Phase: Pinpointing occurs in the approaching the buried subject.
  • Page 11 SEARCH Mode 4.4.1 Transceiver Operation 4.4.2 Search for a Single Buried Subject User interface in Using the Standard Mode the standard mode Coarse Search key is used to manual- ly select a specific buried sub- ject. The analog tone is the first signal that is received at Below 3 meters: long distance.
  • Page 12 SEARCH Mode Start the search at a high speed and reduce this Pinpointing Hold the transceiver Erase Mark directly above the snow speed as you close in on the buried subject. Operate surface while pinpointing! the transceiver in a quiet and concentrated manner - At this point, you must hold the transceiver just A mark can be removed by selecting the buried sub- avoid rapid movements.
  • Page 13 SEARCH Mode 4.4.3 Search for Multiple Buried Subjects Procedure Using the Standard Mode In standard mode, the transceiver attempts to analyze The device favors the closest subject first. Locate the all the detectable signals and to determine the num- various buried subjects using the transceiver and ber of buried subjects.

  • Page 14: Analog Mode

    The device favors the closest subject. ® You can find more information on triage criteria and mal search path. The PULSE Barryvox will indicate In the analog mode, the transceiver shows distance The detection of multiple burials may vary based on vital data in the chapter «Triage Criteria and Vital...
  • Page 15 SEARCH Mode 4.5.2 Search Tactics with Multiple, Widely Scattered Burials Continue to search for other buried subjects by returning to the previously marked point. Mark the location on the avalanche where the «multi- Strictly adhere to the primary search pattern and ple burial»...
  • Page 16 SEARCH Mode 4.5.3 Search Tactics with Multiple Burials in Close Proximity Maintain the orientation of the transceiver during this phase and concentrate on the increase or decrease of The interpretation of the acoustic signals is extremely the distance indication as well as the volume of the important in this situation.

  • Page 17: Advanced Features

    SEARCH Mode Advanced Features 4.5.4 Further Search Methods Advanced Features Display in analog mode Orthogonal Search System (on the second lowest Secondary Search Phase) volume setting) There are further methods to search for multiple 5.1 Manual Volume Control in Analog Mode buried subjects in close proximity.
  • Page 18 Interpretation of the Test Results: 5.3. Settings Hold the transceiver vertically. ® Search quickly. The PULSE Barryvox uses a highly sensitive motion No tone: The default settings of the device are configured opti- The volume only changes sensor to detect vital data in buried subjects.
  • Page 19 If you disable this setting, you Backspace ® the PULSE Barryvox a full-fledged avalanche trans- will always see the warning symbol in SEARCH Due to restrictions in the number characters per line Save and exit ceiver.

  • Page 20: Additional Information

    5.3.8 W-Link 5.3.9 Calibrate Compass 5.3.11 Reset Device Additional Information ® The PULSE Barryvox uses a W-Link radio transmission. The electronic compass provides a rapid adjustment The function «Reset device» allows you to restore all 6.1 Tone-only Mode (TOM) Different countries have varying frequency regulations.
  • Page 21 2. If this doesn’t help, the device must be repaired. There are various test and configuration adapters more comprehensive than the self-test or group ® available for the PULSE Barryvox , which allow check. Preferably, you will have the periodic check Battery empty! The batteries must be replaced as soon as possible.
  • Page 22 Hi-Fi earphones duration of the warranty. There is a six-month warranty ® The PULSE Barryvox complies with the EN 300718 standard on spare parts. Warranty repairs will only be conducted if the device is sent in along with the receipt. The 6.11 Approval / Conformity (see also chapter «Declarations of Conformity»)

  • Page 23: Companion Rescue

    Pinpointing and excavate a buried subject quickly and efficiently. 7.1 If an Avalanche Occurs Mammut offers a variety of suitable probe poles and shovels. As a Victim: Coarse search Escape to the side...
  • Page 24 The data are displayed on the buried subject’s trans- ceiver and also sent across the W-Link radio connec- ® 7.4.1 Triage The PULSE Barryvox contains highly sensitive sen- tion to the transceivers of the rescuers. Based on the sors (g-sensor) that can detect slight motion of the...
  • Page 25 Companion Rescue 7.5 Pinpointing with Transceiver and Probe Pole If the buried subject is hit with the probe pole, the 7.6 Rescue – Excavating the Buried Subject Cut out blocks of snow with the shovel. The lead shov- pole is left in the snow. It serves as a guide while eler of the group should be relieved from time to time.
  • Page 26 Companion Rescue 7.7 Burial and Vital Duration By pressing any key in the SEND mode, you can recall 7.8 First Aid Message: the burial data of the five last resting periods of the In case of a burial, the transceiver records the burial transceiver.

  • Page 27: Introduction To Avalanche Theory

    Introduction to Avalanche Theor y Introduction to Avalanche Theory Rapid and strong warming (downslope wind, rain) can Humans as Trigger of the Trap Precautions also cause an increase in avalanche danger, which We would like to provide you with some basics on decreases again with falling temperatures.
  • Page 28 Introduction to Avalanche Theor y 8.3.2 Minimize Stress on the Snowpack Untracked steep slopes (> 30 degrees): 8.5 International Avalanche Danger Scale § spacing of at least 10 m. Adequate spacing is an effective method to minimize Outside of the forecasted aspect or altitude Danger Level Snowpack Typical Indications...

  • Page 29: Index

    Index ABCs ..... . . 7.8 Calibrate compass ..2.1.2/5.3.9 g-sensor ....7.4.2/6.8 Safety precautions.

  • Page 30: Declarations Of Conformity

    Declarations of Conformity – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim- that to which the receiver is connected.

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