Emerald Marine ALERT418 User manual

TESTING THE ALERT418 TRANSMITTER
1. The transmitter is in a continuous armed
state.
2. Remove ALERT418 Transmitter from
spray-tight pouch. Wet fingers and touch
oth metal pro es on the clear (cap) portion
of the transmitter. Don't test the unit in its
spray-tight pouch if possible as a wet
pouch may continue to set the
transmitter into transmit mode.
ALERT418™ MAN-OVERBOARD ALARM
SYSTEM USER’S GUIDE
3. A green LED will link. Followed y a red
LED linking. Within a second, the row of
six white LED lights will egin to flash. If
only red LED flashes, replace atteries. If
white LEDs fail to flash, call 800-426-4201.
The ALERT418™ Man-Over oard Alarm System
consists of an ALERT Receiver and one or more
ALERT Transmitters. In addition, an optional
ALERT2 Man-Over oard Porta le Direction
Finder™ can e utilized to home in on an ALERT
transmission signal from up to 1 nautical mile.
4. To stop transmission, press 'RESET' utton. ALERT4 8 Transmitter is shipped armed.
5. If testing additional ALERT418
Transmitters, power off the ALERT
Receiver and repeat procedures 1 through 5.
ALERT418 Transmitter FCC ID LYFAT100 and Industry Canada
CAN2726102449. Device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
su ject to the following two conditions: (1) device may not cause harmful
interference and (2) device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. See owner's manual for
operating restrictions. Use at your own risk.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT ALERT MAN-OVERBOARD ALARM PRODUCTS
TRANSMITTER PLACEMENT:
Product is shipped in a spray-tight pouch. Also included in the package is a clip that can e used to attach the
transmitter (sans spray-tight pouch) into a self-inflating Personal Flotation Device (PFD).
For wearing transmitter with the spray-tight pouch, place the unit high on the chest, as radio waves do not travel
underwater;
1. Use wire ties through slots at top and ottom of 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 lanyard is attached to the ottom of the ALERT418 Transmitter in the pouch, to improve transmitting
signal. If possi le, man over oard should raise the device a ove their head. The est transmission is
when the transmitter is inline with the antenna of the ALERT Receiver.
For wearing transmitter in a self-inflating PFD;
1. Remove the transmitter from the spray-tight pouch and cut the lanyard attach to the pouch ut keep the
lanyard attached to the transmitter.
2. Attach included clip to the sides of the Transmitter. The clip will rest in the indents on the Transmitter.
3. Place the round circle part of the clip over and through the “ low-tu e” in the self-inflating PFD.
4. Attach the other end of the lanyard to the low tu e of the self-inflating PFD.
5. In the event of a fall over oard, the self-inflating PDF should inflate and the unit will get wet and initiate
a transmission. If possi le, use the lanyard attached to transmitter and low tu e to raise the device
a ove head to improve on transmission to vessel.
---OVER---

BATTERY REPLACEMENT:
. Replace atteries after emergency use, or if red LED continues to flash upon testing.
2. Uses two (2) CR123A lithium atteries. Do Not use non-lithium or rechargeable batteries.
3. Remove cap y unscrewing two metal screws holding cap to ody of transmitter using appropriate size
allen wrench.
4. Install new atteries (follow polarity arrows on inside la el – positive up on oth atteries).
5. Use dielectric grease to lu ricate etween the ottom and top cap. The dielectric grease will also prevent
water seepage into the cap area.
6. Using allen wrench attach cap to ottom.
7. Test the unit y su merging in water and making sure water does not seep into cap area. The metal
pro es should e dried and Reset utton pressed to re-arm unit. If unit stops transmission the cap is
sealed from water seepage. If unit continues to transmit, seepage may have occurred. You can dry out
cap and reseal with more dielectric grease or return to Emerald Marine Products for servicing.
DIGITAL CODE:
All ALERT418 Transmitters and Receivers use an 8- it digital code. The code is factory set with one code for
each customer to prevent interference etween customers. If you choose to change the code, please contact
Emerald Marine Products as this is only possi le y Emerald Marine Products.
ALERT PRODUCTS PARTS AND WARRANTY
The ALERT418 and ALERT2 Products come with a 3-year product warranty on parts and la or.
It is highly advised to test the ALERT products monthly. To sign-up for testing reminder emails, visit the
we site: http://eepurl.com/ZdlvL or call 206-965-8207.
For additional information a out the ALERT Man-Over oard Alarm System, including information on the
ALERT2 Porta le Direction Finder and OSCAR: Man Over oard Training Dummy™, contact us at the address
and we site listed elow.
Emer ld M rine Products
811 Alder Street
Edmonds, WA 98020
206-965-8207
www.EmeraldMarineProdu ts. om
Manufa turer of the ALERT Man-Overboard Alarm System
Do ument version 2018 1.2