Avocet VERTECH II SKI User manual

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VERTECH II
SKI AND ALPIN
SKI FEATURES
• Records vertical feet skied
• Counts number of runs skied
• Maximum, current, and average rate of descent
ALPIN FEATURES
• Aircraft precision altimeter shows altitude to 5 feet
• Records vertical feet hiked or climbed
• Sea level barometer with trend and thermometer
Made in Silicon Valley, California, USA
OPERATIONAND SETUP
OPERATION
FUNCTIONS AND OPTIONS. The flowchart below shows
the way that theVertech II displays information and the effect of
pressing the Function and Option Buttons in different functions.
FUNCTIONS. Press the Function Button to move between the 4
primary functions Altitude/Time (A),Vertical Sports (B),Weather
(C), and Stopwatch (D).
OPTIONS OF FUNCTIONS.Press the Option Button to dis-
play options (sub-functions) of a primary function.
ADJUST MODE. Enter and exit by pressing the Adjust Button
when the function that you want to adjust or reset is displayed.
Move to different functions within a display with the Function But-
ton.Adjust blinking displays with the Option Button.Reset blinking
displays with the Start/Stop Button.
SETUP AND ADJUST
ADJUSTTHE ALTITUDE. In theAltitude/Time function press
theAdjust Button.The altitude digits will blink.Adjust with the Op-
tion Button up or down according to the direction of the toggling
arrow. Press theAdjust Button to exit.
CHANGE BETWEEN FEET AND METERS. In the Altitude/
Time function pressAdjust Button then press the Start/Stop Button
to switch between feet and meters.Press theAdjust Button to exit.
SETTHE CLOCK.PressAdjust Button when you are inAltitude/
Time function.Press the Function Button to go from altitude adjust
Press function and Option Buttons inward, not downward. Brace
your index finger on the contoured top of the Vertech case.
to clock set.Adjust the Clock hour with the Option Button.Move
to the minutes and seconds with the Function Button. Press the
Adjust Button to exit.
SETTHE ALARM AND DATE. Press the Adjust Button in the
Date/Alarm function to makeAlarm hour blink. Set hour with the
Option Button.Go to minutes by pressing Function Button.Go to
the Date by pressing Function Button and adjust in same manner as
Clock.Exit by pressingAdjust Button.
TURN ONTHEALARM Press Start/Stop button when theAlarm
is displayed.The alarm icon shows when alarm is on.
START AND STOPALTITUDE ACCUMULATION. Altitude
only accumulates when the accumulator is turned on.Press the Start/
Stop button when either DailyVertical Feet orTotalVertical Feet is
displayed.The blinking arrow indicates accumulation is turned on.
ADJUST BAROMETER. See “Weather” on other side.The Ba-
rometer does not change until it is adjusted.
STARTAND STOPTIMERS.Press the Start/Stop Button when
the Stopwatch or CountdownTimer is displayed.The Countdown
Timer is set the same way as theAlarm.See other side for Count-
downTimer and Stopwatch details.
SLEEP. Vertechs are shipped from the factory in sleep mode.A unit
canbe returnedtosleepmode if it will not be used forseveralmonths.
See“Vertical Sports Functions” on the other side for details.
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FUNCTION FLOWCHART
ALTITUDE
Temperature
Time
SEA LEVEL BAROMETER
Temperature
BarometricTrend
DATE
Temperature
AlarmTime
MAXIMUMALTITUDE
Temperature
CountdownTimer
ALTITUDE/TIME VERTICAL SPORTS WEATHER STOPWATCH
DAILYVERTICAL FEET
Runs Skied
CurrentVertical Rate
TOTALVERTICAL FEET
Runs Skied
MaximumVertical Rate
VERTICAL RATETIMER
Runs Skied
AverageVertical Rate
SPLITTIME
Split Number
LapTime
SPLITTIME (MEMORY)
Split Number
LapTime (Memory)
FUNCTION IDENTIFICATION. As you move from
function to function, the bar at the bottom of the display
will move so that it is positioned above the icon that
corresponds to the function.
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B1
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B3
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D2
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FUNCTION
BUTTON FUNCTION
BUTTON
FUNCTION
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OPTION
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OPTION
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OPTION
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OPTION
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OPTION
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ALTITUDE /TIME FUNCTIONS
ALTITUDE.TheVertechshowscurrent
altitude above or below sea level from
-4,000 feet to +30,000 feet in 5 foot incre-
ments in the upper display.
ALTITUDEOFFSET.Weatherchanges
produce changes in barometric pressure
thatcauseanoffsetinthedisplayedaltitude
from the actual altitude. This offset is con-
sistent at any altitude, so if you start a hike with the altitude reading 50
feet high, it will remain 50 feet high at any elevation on your hike. You
can remove the offset by adjusting the altitude. When you adjust, you
set the displayed altitude to the actual altitude.
WHEN TO ADJUST ALTITUDE.Altitude offset has no effect on
other Vertech functions, so there is no need to adjust until you want
to use the altitude function. Adjust at a known altitude such as at the
sea side, a marked summit or pass, or a location with an altitude
reference on a map such as a lake. Home or office make convenient
adjustment points after learning their elevations from a topographic
map. Adjust once a day when hiking or climbing or more often to
increase precision.
HOW TO ADJUST ALTITUDE.Press the Adjust Button when in
theAltitude/Timefunction(A1).Thealtitudedigitsblink.Change them
withthe Option Button. Altitude increases when thearrowon the left
ofthe displaypointsup, anddecreaseswhen itpointsdown.Whenyou
reach the correct altitude, press the Adjust Button to exit.
SETTING THE DATE. The date is shown in month / day / year
format. To set the date press the Adjust Button in the Date/Alarm
function (A2), then press the Function Button twice. When the month
digitsblinkadvancethemwiththeOptionButton.Atthecorrectmonth
press the Function Button, then advance the day with the Option
Button. At the correct day press the Function Button and advance the
year with the Option Button. At the correct year press the Adjust
Button to exit.
RESETTING MAXIMUM ALTITUDE. The Maximum Altitude
function shows the maximum altitude reached since last reset to within
5 feet. To reset press the Adjust Button in the Maximum Altitude/
CountdownTimerfunction(A3).Thealtitudedigitsblink.PresstheStart/
Stop button to reset to the current altitude. Press the Adjust Button to
exit or press the Function Button to set the countdown timer.
Adjust when you are at a known altitude such as sea level or at a landmark
with its altitude marked on a map.Adjust the altimeter by pressing the
Adjust Button when you are in theAltitude/Time function.When the altitude
digits flash,adjust in the direction of the arrow with the Option Button.
SWITCHING FROM FEET TO METERS. To change the units
displayed from feet to meters press the Adjust Button in the Altitude/
Time function (A1). When the altitude digits are blinking, press the Start/
Stop Button to switch from feet to meters. When you switch the units,
accumulated vertical is converted to meters, vertical rates display in
meters, the Thermometer is switched to Celsius, and the Sea Level
Barometer displays in millibars.
SETTING THE CLOCK. Press the Adjust Button in the Altitude/Time
function (A1) . The altitude digits blink. Press the Function Button and the
clock hour digits blink. Advance them with the Option Button. In the 12-
hourclock“P”indicatesthat the hour is PM. Atthecorrecthourpressthe
FunctionButton.Theminutesblink.AdvancethemwiththeOptionButton.
AtthecorrectminutepresstheFunctionButton.Thesecondsblink.Press
theOptionButtontozerothem.Theseconds advancecontinually because
theclockrunsintheadjustdisplay.Toswitchbetween12and24hourclock
press the start / stop button in the clock adjust display. After setting the
clock, press the Adjust Button to exit.
To set the clock,press theAdjust Button in theAltitude/Time function.Press the
Function Button to move from altitude adjust to clock set.Set the hour with the
Option Button,then move to minutes and seconds with the Function Button.
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OPTION BUTTON
ADJUSTS
ALTITUDE
OPTION BUTTON
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A2
SETTING ALARM TIME. In the Date/
Alarm function (A2) press the Adjust Button.
TheAlarmhourdigitsblink.Advancethemby
pressing the Option Button. In 12-hour clock
format a “P” above the time indicates PM. At
the desired hour press the Function Button.
The minute digits blink. Advance them with
the Option Button. At the desired minute
press Adjust Button to exit.
TURNING THE ALARM ON AND OFF. In the Date/Alarm func-
tion (A2) press the Start/Stop button to activate the Alarm. When
activatedthealarmsymbolshowsattheleftofthedisplay.Tosilencethe
alarm, press any button in any function.
To reset Maximum Altitude press the Adjust Button in the Maximum Alti-
tude function.When the altitude digits blink, reset them to the current alti-
tude with the Start/Stop button.
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SETTING THE COUNTDOWN
TIMER. Press the Adjust Button in the
Maximum Altitude/Countdown Timer
function (A3). Press the Function Button.
Thehour digits blink. Advance them with
the Option Button. At the desired hour
press the Function Button. The minute
digits blink. Advance them with the Op-
tion Button. At the desired minute press the Adjust Button to exit.
Start and stop the Countdown Timer with the Start/Stop button.
THERMOMETER.Bodyheatwillaffectthermometeraccuracywhen
the Vertech is worn directly against the wrist. The most accurate
readingsaredisplayed when theVertechisworn overajacketor when
it is off the wrist.

VERTICAL SPORTS FUNCTIONS
ACCUMULATING ALTITUDE.
There are 2 altitude accumulators that
record together,and reset separately.The
first one is called DailyVertical Feet (B1)
and is normally reset after a day’s activity.
Thesecond one,TotalVertical Feet,(B2) is
normallyusedtokeepalong-termrecord
over a month,season,or year.
Accumulation can be switched on or off by pressing the Start/Stop
Button when either accumulator is displayed.The arrow at the left
of the display blinks when the accumulator is on. Remember to
turn the accumulators on before beginning your activity and off
when you finish;otherwise you will record no vertical feet or will
record unwanted vertical feet.Both accumulators record up to 299,
995 vertical feet with 5 feet resolution.
Turn altitude accumulation on or off in the DailyVertical orTotalVertical
Feet function with the Start/Stop button.The arrow blinks when vertical
feet are being accumulated.
CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF ACCUMULATION.
Skiers normally accumulate descent,and hikers and climbers,accu-
mulate ascent.To choose the direction of accumulation,press the
Adjust Button when DailyVertical Feet is displayed.WhenVertical
Feet is blinking,press the Option Button to change the direction.
The down-arrow will switch to an up-arrow or vice versa.
CHANGING THE MODE BETWEEN SKI AND HIKE.
Changing the mode has two effects.It switches the vertical rates
between feet per minute and feet per hour,and it activates the run
counter in the ski mode (feet per minute).To switch the mode go
to the Daily Vertical Feet function. Press the Adjust Button, then
press the Function Button twice.A blinking“S” or“H” will appear.
Press the Start/Stop Button to change the mode.
VERTICAL RATE FUNCTIONS. In
Ski mode CurrentVertical Rate (B1) per
minute is calculated from a moving aver-
age weighted toward the most recent
data. In Hike mode the CurrentVertical
Rate per hour comes from a moving av-
erage weighted toward the most recent
data.Resolution is 50 feet per minute in
ski mode or 100 feet per hour in hike mode.
MaximumVertical Rate (B2) records the maximum rate attained in
the direction theVertech is set to accumulate;that is, if it is set to
accumulate descent,maximum rate of descent will be recorded.
The AverageVertical Rate (B3) is calculated over the period that
theVertical RateTimer is running.TheTimer and the Rate start and
reset together. Resolution is 1 foot per minute in Ski mode or 1
foot per hour in hike mode.
SLEEP. TheVertech can be put into power-saving sleep mode if it
will be unused for several months.To enter Sleep, hold the Adjust
Button 10 seconds in the DailyVertical Feet function.When“SLEEP”
appears, release the button immediately. If you fail to reach sleep
because you did not release the button quickly enough, return to
the DailyVertical Feet function to try again.Accumulated vertical
feet are retained in sleep mode,but setup information is lost.Press
any button to exit Sleep.
POINTSTO REMEMBER
1.Don’t forget to turn the altitude accumulators on and off.If you
don’t turn them on, you won’t record your vertical. If you don’t
turn them off when you finish,you will accumulate unwanted verti-
cal while traveling to and from your activity.
2. Set up yourVertech to match your activity. Decide whether you
want to accumulate ascent or descent and whether you want rates
displayedinfeet per minute(Skimode)orfeetperhour(Hikemode).
3.Ski runs are only recorded when theVertech is in“Ski” mode.
4.When you switch between Ski and Hike modes,vertical rates are
reset,but accumulated vertical feet are retained.
To change the direction of accumulation press the Adjust Button in the
DailyVertical Feet function.Then,when the accumulated altitude is blink-
ing,press the Option Button and the arrow will change direction.
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In Ski Mode rates display in feet per minute and Ski Runs are counted. In
Hike mode rates display in feet per hour and Ski Runs is turned off.
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To reset,first press theAdjust Button in the function you want to reset.Then
press the Start/Stop Button to reset the blinking display.
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B1
START/STOP
BUTTON
STARTS & STOPS
ACCUMULATION
OPTION BUTTON
SELECTS DIRECTION
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ACCUMULA
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ADJUST BUTTON
RESETS
ACCUMULATED
VERTICAL
START/STOP BUTT
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CHOOSES SKI OR
CHOOSES SKI OR
HIKE MODE
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COUNTING SKI RUNS. In the Ski
Mode the middle display (B1, B2, & B3)
shows the number of runs skied. A run is
added after an altitude gain of 150 feet or
more is followed by a 150 foot loss.
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RESETTING ACCUMULATED VERTICAL, RUNS, MAX
RATE.You can reset DailyVertical Feet,TotalVertical Feet,Runs Skied,
and MaximumVertical Rate. Press the Adjust Button when you are in
the function you want to reset, then press the Start/Stop Button to
reset the blinking display.Use the Function Button to move from one
display to another.When theVertical RateTimer is displayed, pressing
theAdjust Button resets the timer and the rate.Runs are only shown in
all “Ski” Vertical Sports functions, but can only be reset in the Daily
Vertical Feet function.

STOPWATCH
WEATHER
SEA LEVEL BAROMETER. There
aretwokindsofbarometers;fixedloca-
tion and moving location. Moving ba-
rometers are designed to be used at
varying elevations. The Vertech, like
aircraft altimeters, contains a moving
location barometer. When you set it,
you see both a barometer reading and
analtitude reading.Thealtitudereadingchanges wheneverthereis
achangeinelevationorachangeintheweather,butthebarometer
readingdoesnotmoveuntiltheusersetsitbyadjustingthealtitude.
SETTING THE SEA LEVEL BAROMETER. To find your
current Sea Level Barometer, you must know your altitude. Sea
LevelBarometerdoes not change until you set it, and setting it has
no effect on altitude functions. To set, press the Adjust Button in
the Weather Function (C1). Both upper and lower displays blink.
Use the Option Button to adjust the altitude in the lower display
to your present altitude. This updates Sea Level Barometer in the
upperdisplay.Asealevelbarometerabove29.92inchesisgenerally
associatedwith stableweather,and onebelow29.92 withunstable
weather. If you don't know your altitude, you can set sea level
barometerfroma TV weather reportorbyphoning a local airport
to get the current barometer reading. In this case, adjust the
barometer until it matches the report. The lower display then
shows your current altitude. Exit by pressing the Adjust Button.
BAROMETRIC TREND. The lower display shows Barometric
Trend. A plus sign (+) indicates an increasing trend, and a minus (-)
sign a decreasing trend. Altitude change affects the trend, so trend
information is only accurate when read at the altitude of the last
trendreset.Toresetthetrendtozero,presstheStart/Stopbutton.
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Set the Sea Level Barometer by adjusting the altitude in the lower
display to match your current altitude.In this example when the alti-
tude of 380 feet was adjusted to the actual altitude of 320 feet,the
barometer was corrected from 29.92 inches of mercury to 29.86.
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STOPWATCH. Start and stop the
Stopwatch (D1) by pressing the Start /
Stop button. The upper display is called
the Split Timer and the lower display is
the Lap Timer. They will both display the
same time until you create splits that are
partial times for the lap. Splits and laps of
up to 23:59:59 can be recorded. At
23:59:59 the display resets to zero and continues to count. Resolu-
tion is to .05 second to 29:59.95, then in seconds.
SPLIT AND LAP MEMORY. To reach
Split/Lap Memory (D2) press the Option
ButtonwhentheStopwatchisstopped.The
timeofthelastsplitrecordedalongwiththe
time of its associated lap will be displayed.
The middle display shows the number of
the split from that particular lap and the
“M” memory icon to indicate that you are
in memory. Press the Option Button to scroll through the recorded
splitsandlaps.Press the Function Button to returntotheStopwatch.
As you view a group of splits by pressing the Option Button,the LapTime in
the lower display will be the total of the current and previous splits.
Each time you press the Option Button with the Stopwatch running a new
split is created.Its number is shown in the middle display.
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When you start the Stopwatch,SplitTime (upper display) and LapTime
(lower display) record together and are identical.
SPL
LAP
SPL
LAP
CREATINGSPLITS. Createagroup ofupto 32splitsbypressing
the Option Button while the Stopwatch is running. Each time you
press the Option Button the display will freeze the last split for
viewing (6 seconds), then time for the new split will count in the
upperdisplay.Thelowerdisplaywillcontinuetoaccumulatethetotal
time(LapTime)sincelastreset.Ifyourecordmorethan32splitsand
lapsandfill the memory, you can continue to use the stopwatch, but
no further splits or laps will be saved.
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RESETTING INFORMATION IN MEMORY. To reset all the
splitsandlaps in memory,holddowntheAdjust Button for5seconds
whileyouareintheSplit/Lap Memoryfunction (D2).TheVertechwill
beep to indicate that everything is reset. You cannot reset times in
memory individually.
CREATING SPLITS BY STARTING AND STOPPING. Stop-
ping the Stopwatch (D1) puts the time shown in the Split Timer into
memory. If you start again without resetting, you will create a new
splitintheupperdisplay,andwillkeepyourlaptime.Resetbypressing
the Adjust button.
RESETTINGTHELAP.ResettheLapTimebypressingtheAdjust
Button when the Stopwatch is stopped. The lap and all its splits are
put into memory.
START/STOP
BUTTON STARTS
BOTH TIMERS
OPTION BUTTON
CREATES NEW
SPLITS
OPTION BUTTON
SHOWS
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OPTION BUTTON
ADJUSTS ALTITUDE
AND BAROMETER
TOGETHER

VERTECH II SPECIFICATIONS
ALTIMETER / BAROMETER DETAILS
VERTECH IIWARRANTY
Dimensions. 1.6" wide x 2.05" high x .6" thick
Weight. .9 oz without band; 1.3 oz with ski band
Display. Triple; upper .2" high, middle .1" high, lower .15" high
Operational Temperature Range. 0°F to +122°F
Water Resistance. Water resistant to 10 feet. Detergents will permanently
damage the altimeter sensor
Patents. U.S. Patents #5,058,427 and #5,295,085. Licensed US patent #4,694,694
Country of Manufacture. Made in USA
Altitude
Current Altitude: -4,000 to over 30,000 feet in 5 foot increments
Maximum Altitude: -4,000 to over 30,000 feet in 5 foot increments
Vertical Sports
Daily Vertical Feet: To 299,995 feet in 5 foot increments
(resettable; accumulates only when turned on)
Total Vertical Feet: To 299,995 feet in 5 foot increments
(resettable; accumulates only when turned on)
Vertical Sports (Ski mode)
Current Vertical Rate: 0 to 7,600 ft. per min. in 50 foot per min. increments
Maximum Vertical Rate: 0 to 7,600 feet per minute in 50 foot per minute
increments; resettable
Average Vertical Rate: From 0 to 7,600 feet per minute in 1 foot per minute
increments over a period up to 18 hours; resettable
Runs: To 199 then stops; run counter is tripped by a 150 foot descent
Vertical Sports (Hike mode)
Current Vertical Rate: 0 to 28,000 ft. per hour in 100 foot per hour increments
Maximum Vertical Rate: 0 to 28,000 feet per hour in 100 foot per hour
increments; resettable
Average Vertical Rate: From 0 to 28,000 feet per hour in 1 foot per hour
increments over a period up to 18 hours
Weather
Sea Level Barometer: 28.84 to 31.00 inches of mercury with .01 resolution
Barometric Trend: -9.99 to +9.99 inches of mercury with .01 resolution
Temperature: 0°F to 122°F in 1°increments
Clock
Time of Day: 12 or 24 hour format; to 1 second
Alarm: To one minute
Countdown Timer: To 23:59:00
Stopwatch
Splits: Resolution .05 second to 29:59.95, 1 second 30:00 to 23:59:59
Laps: Resolution .05 second to 29:59.95, 1 second 30:00 to 23:59:59
Memory: Up to 32 splits
Accessories
Vertech Alpin and Ski wrist bands are available separately. Lanyards and
bicycle stem mounts are also available.
Battery
CR2032 Lithium; approximately 3 year life
P.O.Box 180,PaloAlto,CA 94302 USA
HOW THE ALTIMETER WORKS. The Avocet Vertech II
measures altitude by detecting differences in air pressure and
displayingthisinformationasaltitudeabovesealevel.TheVertech
works the same way an aircraft altimeter does.
EFFECTS OF ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE CHANGES.
Achangeinatmosphericpressurewillmakethedisplayedaltitude
differentfromthe knownaltitudeof alandmark.TheVertech can
be adjusted so that it displays the same altitude as the landmark.
Minor atmospheric pressure changes may cause the displayed
altitudetovaryfromtheactualaltitudeby50feet.Withthearrival
ordepartureofaweatherfront,displayedaltitudecanchange100
to200feet,andastormcancauseachangeofmorethan200feet.
Wind, rain, snow, and humidity do not affect altimeter readings.
Atmospheric pressure changes during a day's activity can affect
the accumulated vertical feet very little–usually less than 1%.
DISPLAY UPDATES. The Vertech disregards small vertical
irregularities, and accumulation of vertical feet does not begin
untiltherehasbeen a 30 foot changeinaltitude.Altitude,vertical
feet,andratedisplaysupdatefrequentlyiftherehasbeenachange
in altitude or a button has been pressed recently. During periods
of inactivity, updates are less frequent.
ADJUSTING BAROMETER OFFSET. Barometer offset
(the relation between altitude and sea level barometer) is set at
thefactory.Toensure barometer accuracy you can checkitafter
ayearortwoandcorrectminordriftifnecessary.Toadjustoffset
firstsetthecorrectaltitudeinthebarometeradjustdisplay.Then
call a local airport to get the current sea level barometer. If the
reported and displayed barometers agree, no adjustment is
necessary.Ifthereisadiscrepancy,notewhetheryourbarometer
reads high or low and by how much. Press and hold the Adjust
Button for 10 seconds. The upper digits blink. Adjust them up if
your barometer reads low or down if it reads high. Adjust with
the Option Button by the amount of the discrepancy previously
noted. If necessary, you can adjust thermometer offset by press-
ingtheFunctionButton.Pressthe AdjustButtontoexit.Nowset
the correct altitude again in the barometer adjust display.
Additional information can be found at www.avocet.com.
800193-01
Avocet One-Year Limited Warranty
ThisAvocetVertechIIiswarrantedagainstdefectsinmaterialandworkman-
ship for one year after date of purchase. This warranty expires two years
after the date of manufacture stamped on the back of the unit, regardless of
the date of purchase. Defective products will be repaired or replaced. The
warrantywillnotcoverthe battery, normal wear,damage,orlossandisvoid
if the Vertech II is disassembled by anyone other than an authorized Avocet
Service Center. Battery Replacement
ThebatteryshouldbereplacedonlybyanauthorizedAvocetServiceCenter.
The Service Center will replace the battery, inspect and service the unit and
ship it back to you.
Processing Information
Before sending your Vertech for warranty service or battery replacement,
contact Avocet at www.avocet.com/service or call Avocet at 510.476.1525
forcurrent warranty andservice information,includingbattery replacement
and other service fees.
Warranty claims are to be sent to the Service Center by the owner, not by
theretail storewhere theVertech IIwas purchased.Include a description of
the problem. Only the original, dated cash register or charge card receipt will be
acceptedforproofofpurchasedate(noexceptions).Ifthereisnoproofofpurchase,
warranty will run one year from the date of manufacture stamped on the back of
the unit.
SendyourVertechfreightprepaidtotheServiceCenterattheaddresslisted
below. A traceable method of shipment is recommended in the event that
your shipment to Avocet is lost in transit.
Avocet Service Center
170A University Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Customer service information is available at
www.avocet.com or by calling 650-470-0478 ext 218
Product information is available at
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