bca TRACKER2 Manual De Instruccions página 3

Disclaimer:
No avalanche beacon can save lives without a fully trained
user. Practice frequently with your Tracker before going into
the backcountry. Learn and understand the inherent dangers
of backcountry travel. Become educated in avalanche hazard
evaluation, route selection, and self-rescue. In addition to your
beacon, always carry a probe and shovel—and always travel with a
partner. We also recommend the use of avalanche airbags.
Make sure all rescue equipment is functioning properly before
venturing into the backcountry. Perform a beacon trailhead test
every time you use your Tracker. Check that all transceivers transmit
and receive properly—and that all receive a signal at a minimum
distance of ten meters, the international standard for effective range.
Do not place cellular phones, communication radios, or any other
electronic equipment within 12" (30 cm) of the Tracker2 while
performing a transceiver search. In receive mode, irregular readings,
decreased range and multiple burial indications can be caused by
these and other sources of electrical interference, such as power
lines, electrical storms, and electrical generating equipment. In
transmit mode, keep the Tracker2 at least 1" (2.5cm) from other
electronic equipment. Use only alkaline batteries of identical age
and brand. Do not use rechargeable, lithium, Oxyride, PowerPix, or
any other non-alkaline battery.
This owner's manual covers the basic techniques required
to use the Tracker2 effectively. To increase your efficiency, order our
training DVD's and refer to the advanced techniques described on
our website: www.backcountryaccess.com. Here you will also find
important resources for obtaining avalanche education and updates
on regional avalanche conditions.
To ensure warranty protection and to be notified of periodic software
updates, please complete an online warranty registration at www.
backcountryaccess.com/warranty.
Conforms to the R&TTE harmonized version of the EN 300 718 and
meets or exceeds the requirements of Articles 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3.
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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.
Before leaving, call your local avalanche forecast center and
determine the danger level in the area you intend to visit.
U.S. www.avalanche.org
Canada www.avalanche.ca
Europe www.lawinen.org
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At the trailhead, check that each person has a working beacon probe
and shovel—and knows how to use them. We also recommend the
use of avalanche airbags.
Learn to recognize avalanche terrain:
• Does this slope have a history of sliding?
• What is the angle and aspect of the slope?
• Will recent weather impact snow stability?
Learn to avoid avalanche terrain:
• Is there any evidence of recent avalanche activity?
• Is the slope angle between 30 and 45 degrees?
• Does the slope you plan to use have dangerous terrain traps
(rocks, trees, gullies, cliffs, etc.)?
Avalanche Awareness
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Low
Moderate
Considerable
High
Extreme
Pockets of next danger level
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