FUTURE OCEANS Whale Pinger User manual

Pinger
Technical Specifications
and Instructions
Using Pingers saves you money!
• Let Whales, Porpoises and Dolphins
know where your gear is at.
• Avoid costly fishing interruptions,
saving time fuel and labor.
• Save on expensive net repairs or
replacement.
• Be responsible – fish sustainably!
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Technical Specifications
Whale
Pinger
Porpoise
Pinger
Dolphin
Pinger
Operational
Specifications Patent Pending
Frequency 3 kHz 10 kHz 70 kHz
Sound pressure level 135 db 132 db 145 db
Emission interval 5 secs 4 secs 4 secs
Emission duration 400 m/s 300 m/s 300 m/s
Battery life* 30 Days 9 Months
(based on 12 hrs
soak per day)
9 Months
(based on 12 hrs
soak per day)
Design Specifications
Highly Durable Casing
CNC machined from
solid Copolymer rod
Water Contacts
Hands free operation,
water activated
electronic switch
Weight
200 grams
Length
150 mm / 5.9”
Width
44 mm / 1.7”
Operating
confirmation LED
Internal light blinks at
intervals of:
5 secs 4 secs 4 secs**
Internal LED is visible in daylight.
Pinger operation commences approximately 30 seconds after submersion.
Pingers stop operating 60 seconds after water contacts are dry.
*Pinger Warranty will be null and void if Future Oceans batteries are not used.
**Dolphin Pinger is inaudible to humans.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do Pingers scare fish?
No. All major scientific trials using Pingers over the past 20 years
shows that Pingers have no adverse effects on fish species.
Do I have to do anything to the Pingers to make them operate?
No. Future Oceans Pingers are designed to work as a hands free
product. The two water contact switches turn the Pingers on
once they are immersed in water and the Pingers stop operating
automatically when the water contacts are dry.
How many Pingers do I need on my net?
Under European EC standards, and USA NMFS regulations,
the 10kHz Porpoise Pingers must be spaced every 100 meters,
300 feet or 50 fathoms on gill nets. We apply this same spacing
recommendation for our Dolphin Pinger. We recommend spacing the
Whale Pingers every 50 meters or 25 fathoms on all gear.
Do Pingers work on all gear?
Yes. Provided spacing requirements are met and you are using
the right Pinger for the right species, the Pingers will alert marine
mammals to whatever gear they are deployed on – set nets, purse
seiners, line and trap gear, aquaculture facilities, in fact any
infrastructure that might accidentally entangle Whales, Porpoises
and Dolphins can be fitted with Pingers.
How long do the batteries last in each Pinger?
The Porpoise and Dolphin Pinger batteries will last 9 months
based on 12 hours soak per day. The Whale Pinger batteries
will last 40 days based on 12 hours soak per day.
How do I change the batteries?
Changing batteries is a very simple operation. Simply unscrew the
two ends of the Pinger, slide out the battery tray which houses
the battery, remove the battery and replace it. Do this in a dry
environment.
Where do I get replacement batteries and are they expensive?
Replacement batteries cost about US $10.00 (may vary slightly
country to country). Future Oceans batteries MUST be used to
ensure our warranty remains valid. Batteries must be disposed of in
compliance with local regulations. PLEASE DO NOT dump batteries
irresponsibly.
Do I have to maintain the Pingers?
If the Pingers are well maintained you will get better life
expectancy. It does not hurt to wash the Pingers down with fresh
water. Always check the condition of the O ring when changing
batteries. If it looks worn, replace it with a -026 size O ring.
Add silicone based grease to the O ring and male threads.
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Live and let live

Use 3mm, 1/8” braided, very low stretch, net twine to
serve Pinger to head line. Cut two pieces of twine for
each Pinger about 450mm / 18” long. Insert twine into
end hole in Pinger casing. Push twine out of side hole.
Tie a figure 8 stop knot in the end of twine with
minimum tail. Pull figure 8 knot tight.
Pull figure 8 knot tight inside Pinger casing.
Clip tail if it protrudes outside of Pinger casing. This
offers a smooth non-fouling twine connection to
Pinger. Repeat twine attachment procedure on both
ends of Pinger.
Using a fid, pull twine through head line. Pull Pinger as
tight as possible to head line.
Lay a minimum of 6 rolling hitches around head line
while ensuring the end of the Pinger stays as tight to
the headline as possible. Pull rolling hitches as tight
as possible.
Using a fid, lead the twine tail through the headline
two or three times to seize the serving. Leave bitter
end of tail inside of head line to avoid fouling. Repeat
process on other end of Pinger.
It is critical to keep the head line as tight and as close
as possible to the Pinger casing. The head line will
stretch and will make the serving even tighter when
under load. When the net is stowed the head line will
relax and the serving will loosen. This why
it is critical to have a very tight Pinger attachment.
Overview:
Properly served Pingers will not foul nets or deck
gear. Pingers that come loose must be reattached
to avoid damage to nets, Pingers and deck gear. This
attachment method allows the use of net reels or net
pounds with minimum risk of net fouling.
Future Oceans is the world leader in the design and
manufacture of Pingers, which are used and trusted by
commercial fishermen all over the world.
If you have any questions about our products please
visit our website.
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Pinger Attachment Instructions
Whales, Porpoises and Dolphins
avoid the net with Pingers deployed.
They pass the net unharmed and
fishing continues uninterupted and
your net remains intact.
Whales detect Pingers and avoid
the lines and traps, leaving your
valuable gear where it should be.
Bouy
Whale Pingers spaced
every 50 meters / 150 feet / 25 fathoms,
Po
rpoise and Dolphin Pingers spaced every 100 meters / 300 feet / 50 fathoms
Whale Pingers spaced
every 50 meters / 150 feet / 25 fathoms
Ocean Bottom
Main Bouy
Toogle
Pinger spacing
50 meters / 150 feet / 25 fathoms
Escape Area:
No Pingers placed 50 metres either side of opening
to allow foraging Porpoises and Dolphins to escape
unharmed.
Pinger spacing
50 meters / 150 feet / 25 fathoms
Gill Nets – Pinger Deployment
Line and Trap – Pinger Deployment
Ocean Bottom
Purse Seine – Pinger Deployment
Po
rpoise and Dolphin Pingers Deployed
Whale Pingers Depl
oyed