Mammut ELEMENT Barryvox User Manual

Version 1.0 2012
USER MANUAL
Find the Barryvox Reference Handbook at:
www.mammut.ch/BarryvoxManual
Head Office:
Mammut Sports Group AG
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5703 Seon, Switzerland
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North America:
Mammut Sports Group Inc.
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Your Barryvox
®
will not protect you against avalanches!
As a winter outdoor enthusiast, you must consider all possible avalanche prevention measures
and plan your trips carefully. Companion rescue – the worst case – must be practiced fre-
quently.
Technical Data Digital device with 3 antennas / Transmit frequency: 457 kHz / Maximum
range: > 60 m / Search strip width: 50 m / W-Link communication channel / Alkaline batteries:
3 x AAA 1,5 Volt / Battery life: typical 250 h SEND, min 200 h in SEND mode followed by 1 h
in SEARCH / Dimensions: 113 x 75 x 27 mm / Weight: 210 g (incl. Batteries).
Type/Model: ELEMENT Barryvox
®
A10010-10000 (W-Link 868 MHz), A10012-10000 (W-Link
915 MHz), A10013-10000 (W-Link off).
Technical data and specifications are subject to change without notice.
© Copyright by Mammut Sports Group AG and Genswein. All rights reserved.
Barryvox Service Centers, Registration and Additional Resources
For additional information on avalanche rescue, avalanche theory, the registration of your
Barryvox and the official Barryvox Service Centers please visit www.mammut.ch/Barryvox.
The following documents are available for the Barryvox Transceivers at
www.mammut.ch/BarryvoxManual
• Barryvox Legal and Regulatory Guide • Barryvox Reference Handbook
• Barryvox Emergency Plan • Barryvox Application Safety Guide
• Barryvox User Manual
It is absolutely necessary that you read this safety relevant information and familiarize yourself
with the device before you use it in avalanche terrain!

Mammut ELEMENT Barryvox Specifications

General

Frequency	457 kHz
Battery life	200 hours
Category	Avalanche transceiver
Display	Backlit display
Batteries	3 AAA
Operating Temperature	-20°C to +45°C

Summary

Setup and Carrying Positions

Batteries, Handling and Maintenance

Proper battery use, handling precautions, and maintenance advice for the transceiver.

Carrying System and Carrying Positions

Guidelines for using the carrying system and optimal positions for wearing the device.

Carrying the Transceiver in a Pocket

Instructions for safely carrying the transceiver in a pocket, including securing the wrist loop.

Touring

Personal Rescue Equipment

Lists essential equipment for avalanche rescue: transceiver, shovel, and probe.

Main Switch OFF / SEND / SEARCH

Explains the different modes of the transceiver and how to switch between them.

Start-Up / Self- and Battery Test

Describes the device's startup sequence, self-test, and battery status checks.

Single Group Check (GROUP CHECK)

Details the procedure for verifying transceivers among group members before starting a tour.

Search

Emergency Plan

Outlines elementary steps for a successful companion rescue in avalanche situations.

Signal Search

Systematic search of the avalanche surface, looking for visible clues.

Optimization of Range

Techniques to maximize the transceiver's detection range by rotating the device.

Coarse Search

Using the device calmly and concentratedly, holding it horizontally.

Fine Search

Precision search holding the transceiver above the snow surface, following distance readings.

Pinpointing

Exact location of the victim using an avalanche probe after fine search.

Multiple Burials

Strategies for searching for and marking multiple buried subjects.

Auto-Revert to SEND

Function where the device automatically switches from SEARCH to SEND after 8 minutes.

Search Suspension

Procedure to temporarily halt search when signals overlap, indicated by 'Stop' symbol.

Rescue

Excavating the Buried Subject

Practicing and executing efficient digging techniques using shovels.

The V-Shaped Snow Conveyor Belt

Formation and methodology for diggers to efficiently remove snow blocks.