Power; Replacing Batteries; Section 3: Using Spot Trace - SPOT TRACE User Manual

SECTION 3: USING SPOT TRACE

POWER

One of these power sources:
• (4) AAA Energizer Ultimate Lithium 8x batteries (L92) – installed
®
• (4) AAA Energizer NiMH rechargeable batteries (NH12) – sold separately
®
• Waterproof – DC Power Cable sold separately

REPLACING BATTERIES

1. Loosen the screws to open the back cover.
2. Install 4 AAA Energizer ® Ultimate Lithium 8x batteries or NiMH rechargeable batteries.
3. Replace cover ensuring that the gasket is lined up and free of debris. Tighten screws with a small
screwdriver. It is important that you fully tighten the back cover to maintain SPOT TRACE's
waterproof seal.
4. Keep your batteries installed, even when using an external DC source to ensure proper system
performance in the event that the external DC source is cut or should fail
PLEASE NOTE: NiMH batteries cannot be charged within the SPOT TRACE unit. If using an External
DC source, SPOT Trace will NOT be waterproof unless using the Waterproof – DC Power Cable
(sold separately).
REPLACEABLE BATTERIES - CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect
type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
TO TURN SPOT TRACE ON: Simply locate the Power button on the top of the device, press and hold
the button; lights will illuminate. SPOT TRACE will perform a self-test and then enter Track mode
automatically.
SPOT TRACE SELF-TEST: SPOT TRACE performs a self-test when you initially turn on your device.
During self-test, all lights will blink green in an alternating manner to indicate self-test is in progress.
4
If all visible lights flash red, the SPOT TRACE self-test has found a failure, please call SPOT
Customer Care.
TO TURN SPOT TRACE OFF: Press the power button for 3 seconds. When the device leaves Track
Mode and enters Off Mode from the Power button being pressed, SPOT TRACE will send out a
message indicating the power has been turned off. This is to let you know someone has powered off
the device.
Your SPOT TRACE is always in track mode when powered on. The lights will stop blinking after
20 minutes in order to be unnoticeable. A quick press of the power button will resume blinking
for another 20 minutes.
SPOT TRACE mounted inside a fiberglass
compartment of a boat using the included Velcro
strip and mounting bracket. Notice the unit is
angled toward the sky for optimal performance.
5