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Fastfind owner’s manual Issue 1 Page 1
Recommendations and Safety Notices
This Fastfind or Fastfind Plus Personal Location Beacon (PLB) is an emergency
radio beacon for use only in situations of grave and imminent danger.
False alarms cause expensive disruption to search and rescue services, and
may endanger lives. Deliberate misuse of the PLB can result in a severe
penalty.
WARNING: Some countries have restrictions or prohibitions on the use of PLBs;
make sure you are aware of the appropriate regulations.
Make sure you read this manual and understand how to activate/de-activate
your PLB, and how to change the battery packs. Ensure that the PLB is
registered with your national authority. Failure to register may lead to
prosecution.
The PLB and battery pack contain no user-serviceable parts. Do not dismantle
the PLB or the battery pack. Battery packs contain lithium batteries. Do not
incinerate, puncture, deform, or short-circuit. Dispose of spent battery packs
safely and in accordance with local waste disposal regulations.
The PLB is a radio transmitter, and as such emits radio frequency radiation
when activated. This radiation is classified as harmless because of the levels
and duty cycles; however it is advisable not to handle the antenna while the unit
is transmitting.
Registration and licensing
Each PLB is programmed with a unique digital identity before reaching the
customer. This 15 digit hexadecimal number appears on the programming
information label located on the back of the PLB (visible when the battery pack
is removed), and is pre-printed on the registration card included in the PLB
pack. This is the identity which is transmitted to the satellite system when the
PLB is activated.
The registration form must be completed, signed, and forwarded to your national
authority by fax or mail as soon as possible. (In some countries the registration
form will have been completed at the point of sale, and no further action is
necessary.) Wherever possible, the registration forms are pre-printed with the
correct mailing address and fax number. If your form does not have a
registration address, contact your supplier.
It is usual to receive confirmation when you register. In some countries (eg USA,
UK) you will be sent a sticker which must be attached to the PLB. A space for
this is provided on the PLB body underneath the battery pack. (See “Battery
Packs” section for details of how to remove the pack). The information you
provide on the registration form is used only for search and rescue purposes.
A second form is enclosed with the PLB to register any change of ownership
details.
