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Mammut PULSE Barryvox User Manual

Mammut PULSE Barryvox
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completely buried in avalanches are
rescued alive!
This User’s Manual contains important
information about how to operate
the beacon, rescue companions,
as well as some basics of avalanche
awareness.
For your own personal safety, please take
time to read this information.
Before using the Barryvox, remove
the protective sheet from the front
panel and carefully stick the ava-
lanche rescue plan on the cover of
the battery compartment on the back
of the beacon.
The enclosed quick reference chart is
intended to be a useful guide when you are
on your tour.
We wish you lots of fun and
thank you for your confidence!
www.barryvox.com
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FOREWORD
Thank you very much for choosing a Barryvox
avalanche beacon. Barryvox stands for quality-
conscious development, production and
testing. State-of-the-art technology
has been applied for use under extremely
hard conditions. Due to the choice of
personal settings the latest generation
of avalanche beacons are ideally
suited to the user’s needs and abilities.
The default setting, which can be restored
at any time, is the most appropriate
one for novices and average users. To
operate the beacon in this setting
only a single key will be used and the
functions are limited to the very
user-friendly Digital Search Mode.
Advanced and professional users have the
possibility to activate special functions in
order to meet their individual requirements.
The beacon is fully compatible with
all beacons that meet the require-
ments of the ETS 300 718 standard
and operates at a frequency of 457 kHz.
An avalanche beacon does not
provide you protection from ava-
lanches! As an outdoor recreation-
alist you must keep yourself well infor-
med about avalanche prevention.
Also, you should always plan your tours
carefully. Avalanche rescue must be
practiced regularly to ensure quick
success. However, it is only the means of
last resort for the worst case.
Be aware that, in spite of practice
and all the technical advances, only
about half of all victims who have been
The new Barryvox
provides both digital
and analog search
modes.
An avalanche beacon
does not provide protec-
tion from avalanches!
As an outdoor recreationalist
you must keep yourself well
informed about avalanche pre-
vention and always plan your
tours carefully.

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Mammut PULSE Barryvox Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency457 kHz
Range70 m
DisplayLCD
Multiple Burial FunctionYes
Batteries3 AAA batteries
TypeTransceiver
WaterproofIP67

Summary

FOREWORD

QUICK START

Barryvox Quick Start Guide

Step-by-step guide to get started with the Barryvox beacon and essential safety practices.

THE BASICS OF AVALANCHE AWARENESS

Understanding Avalanche Awareness

Provides fundamental information on avalanche safety and the importance of training.

Recognizing Avalanche Danger

Details critical weather situations and factors that increase avalanche risk.

Assessing Avalanche Risk Factors

Explains how to assess risk based on new snow, conditions, and terrain.

Avalanche Safety Precautions

Essential safety measures to take before and during tours in avalanche terrain.

Avalanche Warning Services Information

Guidance on finding up-to-date avalanche warning information.

Further Avalanche Safety Literature

Lists recommended books for deeper understanding of avalanche topics.

International Avalanche Risk Scale Explained

Details the standardized risk levels, snowpack, indications, and tour recommendations.

COMPANION RESCUE

Companion Rescue Overview

Explains companion rescue, its importance, and the race against time for buried victims.

Avalanche Conduct: Caught and Observer Roles

Describes actions for victims caught in an avalanche and for observers.

Essential Personal Rescue Equipment

Lists the critical equipment needed for avalanche rescue.

Avalanche Rescue Plan Structure

Outlines the sections and basic actions for effective companion rescue.

Avalanche Rescue First Aid and Transport

Details first aid measures and safe transport of avalanche victims.

Reporting Avalanche Accidents to Rescue Services

Provides information on what details to include when reporting an avalanche incident.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Handling and Caring for the Barryvox

Guidelines for careful handling, shock avoidance, and proper storage of the beacon.

Barryvox Harness and Wrist Strap Usage

Instructions on wearing and adjusting the harness system for optimal use.

Inserting and Replacing Barryvox Batteries

Detailed steps for battery insertion, replacement, and care.

Barryvox Startup and Self-Test

Procedure for switching on the beacon, its self-test, and battery capacity display.

Barryvox Battery Status Indicators

Explains the battery capacity display and its meaning.

Performing a Barryvox Group Test

Guide to checking all group members' beacons are in SEND mode before a tour.

Barryvox Transmit (SEND) Mode

Describes the normal operating mode for transmitting signals.

Barryvox Search (SEARCH) Mode

Instructions for entering and using the search mode to locate victims.

Automatic Revert to SEND Function

Explains the safety feature that automatically switches the beacon back to SEND mode.

PRIMARY SEARCH PHASE

Barryvox Primary Search Phase

Details the initial search phase and strategies for locating a victim.

SECONDARY SEARCH PHASE DIGITAL SEARCH MODE

Barryvox Secondary Search Phase Overview

Introduces the secondary search phase and its guidance.

Using Barryvox Digital Search Mode

Guide to optical and distance-based guidance in the digital search mode.

SECONDARY SEARCH PHASE MULTIPLE BURIALS

Locating Multiple Burials with Barryvox

Strategies and tips for detecting and locating multiple buried victims.

SECONDARY SEARCH PHASE ANALOG SEARCH MODE

Using Barryvox Analog Search Mode

Explains the acoustic search method and requires user training.

Pinpoint Location and Flux Lines with Barryvox

Techniques for pinpointing a victim's location using flux lines and probes.

PERSONAL SETTINGS

Barryvox Configuration Menu

How to access and change settings like search mode and direction indication.

VARIOUS

Restoring Barryvox Default Settings

Procedure to reset all user settings back to factory defaults.

Barryvox Emergency Search Mode (ESM)

Using the beacon in emergency mode if the display fails.

Using Earphones with Barryvox

Benefits and usage of earphones for improved audio clarity.

Barryvox Maintenance and Repair

Guidance on when to return the beacon for service or repair.

Periodic Barryvox Functional Checks

Recommendation for regular functional testing of the beacon.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Barryvox Glossary of Terms

Definitions of key terms used throughout the Barryvox manual.

PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

Barryvox Troubleshooting Guide

Common issues, problem descriptions, and solutions for the Barryvox beacon.

Barryvox Warranty Information

Details of the warranty period, coverage, and exclusions for the Barryvox beacon.

SPECIFICATIONS

Barryvox Technical Specifications

Key technical data including operating frequency, battery life, and range.

Barryvox Approval and Conformity Statements

FCC and other compliance statements for the Barryvox beacon.

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

EU EC Declaration of Conformity for Barryvox

Official declaration that the product meets EU directives and standards.

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