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Bedienungsanleitung
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel D’Utilisation Manuale Di Istruzioni Manual De Instruccions...
  • Page 2 Figure A Direction Lights • Richtungsanzeige • Affichage de la Direction • Spie Luminose di Direzione • Luces Direccionales • Distance Indicator/Battery Power Display • Distanzanzeige/Batterieladeanzeige • Indicateur de Distance/Témoin de Batterie • Loudspeaker • Indicatore di Distanza/Display del Livello Batteria •...
  • Page 3 Dial Switch • Drehschalter • Composer Passer • Pulsante di Accensione • Interruptor • Sliding Lock • Transmit Mode Schiebeverriegelung • • Sendemodus Curseur de Verrouillage • • Mode émission Blocco Scorrimento • • Modalità Trasmissione Pestaña Deslizante de • •...
  • Page 4 20 meters. Do not place cellular phones, communication radios, GPS devices, digital cameras, or any other electronic equipment within 16” (40 cm) of Tracker3 while performing a transceiver search. In receive mode, irregular readings,...
  • Page 5 Avalanche Awareness This is a basic introduction to avalanche safety and awareness. We encourage you to read this manual thoroughly. On our website, you will also find a list of avalanche instructors. We strongly suggest taking an avalanche course in your area before venturing into the backcountry.
  • Page 6 Avalanche Awareness Travel with considerate partners: • Cross potentially dangerous terrain one at a time. • Identify and practice stopping in safe zones. • Have an escape route in mind if the slope does avalanche. • Communicate with your partners before moving on to the slope. When traveling in a group, be aware of the errors groups typically make: •...
  • Page 7 Note: the battery percentage is approximate. Replace batteries well before reaching 20 percent. When in transmit mode, the Tracker3 cannot be turned to off or search without pulling back the sliding lock. Search mode: Pull the sliding lock and rotate the dial switch to the search (“SE”) position.

  • Page 8: Power Supply

    Familiarization Adjustment/Fitting Tracker3 can be worn with or without its harness. When used with a harness, Tracker3 should be worn underneath your outer garments, as shown in Figure D. Figure D Shoulder Strap Waist Strap Lanyard Waist Attachment Buckle Lanyard Attachment Loop Distance/directional display should be against your body and transmit light should be exposed and visible.

  • Page 9: Operating Instructions

    It is fully compatible with all avalanche transceivers adhering to this standard. Do not use with 457 kHz transceivers designed for firefighter rescue. When searching, keep Tracker3 at least 16” (40 cm) away from electrical equipment, including cell phones and video cameras. Turn all electrical equipment off if possible.
  • Page 10 20 meters. Prior to the signal search, be sure that all transceivers are turned to search mode. Rotate Tracker3 slowly in all directions (Figure G) while moving along your signal search pattern. While searching, be aware of other physical clues, such as equipment or extremities protruding from the snow surface.
  • Page 11 Tracker3 is now pointed in the direction of the strongest signal. The four lights on either side of center tell you which way to rotate Tracker3 to engage the center light. The distance indicator tells you, in approximate meters, how far you must travel (1 meter = 1.1 yards or 3.3 feet).
  • Page 12 Move Tracker3 slowly readings. in a straight line along the surface of the snow during the final three meters of the fine search.

  • Page 13: Multiple Burials

    “lock” onto that signal and mask out the others. Once this signal is isolated, Tracker3 will behave very similar to how it does in a single beacon search. Once you have located and excavated the first victim, turn his or her beacon off if you determine the conditions are safe.

  • Page 14: Advanced Options

    Advanced Options For detailed descriptions and operating instructions for the following Tracker3 features, please read the Advanced Tracker3 Manual at www.backcountryaccess.com. • Isolating multiple victims • Special techniques for close-proximity multiple burials • Automatic revert from search to transmit mode •...

  • Page 15: Warranty Information

    This warranty does not cover damage to the product caused by improper use or excessive wear and tear. Direct all warranty claims to BCA or your retailer. All claims must include proof of purchase and a return authorization number. To ensure warranty protection, please return the enclosed warranty registration card.
  • Page 16 Backcountry Access, Inc. 2820 Wilderness Place, Unit H Boulder, Colorado USA Phone: 303.417.1345 www.backcountryaccess.com BCA /K2 Europe K2 Sports Europe GmbH Seeshaupter Strasse 62 82377 Penzberg Germany Fon: +49 8856 901 – 0 europe@backcountryaccess.com...

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