Emerald Marine ALERT2 MAN-OVERBOARD ALARM SYSTEM User manual

TESTING THE ALERT2 TRANSMITTER
1. Arm the ALERT2 Transmitter by turning
the cap clockwise until the cap is closed
tight. Failure to close completely may allow
water to enter electronics compartment
which will damage the unit.
2. Dip the ALERT2 Transmitter in a bucket o
water, or wet ingers and touch both metal
probes on transmitter. One o the metal
probes is located inside the black rubber
boot.
ALERT2 MAN-OVERBOARD ALARM SYSTEM™
USER’S GUIDE
3. A green LED will light up, indicating
transmission to the ALERT2 Receiver has
begun. The green LED will continue to
lash in interval's until the transmitter is
unarmed. The Receiver will produce an
audible sound once transmission has begun.
The ALERT2 Man-Overboard Alarm System™
consists o an ALERT2 Man-Overboard Receiver™
and one or more ALERT2 Man-Overboard
Transmitters™. In addition, an optional ALERT2
Man-Overboard Portable Direction Finder™ can be
utilized to home in on an ALERT2 transmission
signal rom up to 1 nautical mile.
4. ALERT2 Receiver will continue to sound
its Alarm until turned o with the power
switch.
5. Disengage the ALERT2 Transmitter alarm
transmission by unscrewing cap until Green
LED light stops lashing. Make sure unit is
wiped dry i unscrewing the cap
completely. (In the event o changing
batteries).
Upon activation o the Transmitter by either totally
immersing the transmitter in water (salt or resh), or
by manual activation, a coded radio signal will be
transmitted to the ALERT2 Receiver, causing its
alarm to sound.
ALERT2 Transmitter is shipped unarmed. Turn
the cap fully clockwise to arm the transmitter.
6. I testing additional ALERT2 Transmitters,
power o the ALERT2 Receiver and repeat
procedures 1-5
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT ALERT2 PRODUCTS
TRANSMITTER LACEMENT:
Mount Transmitter high on the chest, as radio waves do not travel underwater.
1. Use wire ties through slots at top and bottom o the pouch, secured to work vest, high on chest.
2. Or in a chest or arm pocket, located high on the chest, or around the neck, on a lanyard.
3. A strong line is attached to the bottom o the ALERT2 Transmitter in the pouch, to improve transmitting
signal. I possible, man overboard should raise the device above their head.
BATTERY RE LACEMENT:
1. Replace batteries a ter emergency use, or a ter expiration o 10-year shel li e (see date on battery).
2. Uses two 3.6volt AA-size lithium batteries. Do Not use non-lithium or rechargeable batteries.
3. Unscrew cap. Pull out circuit board. Drop out old batteries.
4. Install new batteries ( ollow polarity arrows on inside label). See Pictures on next page.
5. Install circuit board (see inside label) (align LED on circuit board with word “LED” on label).
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DIGITAL CODE:
All ALERT2 Transmitters and Receivers use an 8-bit digital code. The code is actory set with one code or
each ALERT2 customer to prevent inter erence between customers. You can change your code i desired by
changing the 8-bit switches on the rear o the Receiver, and on the circuit board inside the Transmitter. I you
choose to change the code, please contact Emerald Marine Products and provide us with your new code.
ALERT2 PRODUCTS PARTS AND WARRANTY
The ALERT2 Products come with a 3-year product warranty on parts and labor.
It is highly advised to test the ALERT2 products monthly. To sign-up or testing reminder emails, email
[email protected] or call 206-965-8207.
For additional in ormation about the ALERT2 Man Overboard Alarm System, including in ormation on the
ALERT2 Portable Direction Finder and OSCAR: Man Overboard Training Dummy™, contact us at the address
and website listed below.
Emerald Marine Products
6206 1st AVE NW
S attl , WA 98107
206-965-8207
www.al rt2.com
Manufactur r of th ALERT2 Man-Ov rboard Alarm Syst m
When placing circuit board into ALERT2 shell, make
sure green LED on circuit board is acing opposite
side o black boot that is on outside o shell.
It is easiest to place the batteries into the shell at the
same time. With black boot acing you, have positive
battery on top and negative battery on bottom.