Recco R9 User manual

RECCO THEORY
SEARCH METHODS
DETECTOR
QUICK GUIDE
RECCO THEORY &
SEARCH METHODS
R9

RECCO THEORY
SEARCH METHODS
▸ Charging time: 2 hours
▸ Operating time: 2 hours
▸ Battery life: 5 years / 400 charging cycles
▸ Battery warning: Short beep = change/recharge battery immediately
ON
457
< 5 m
4 - 20 m
18 - 60 m
OFF
ON
ALT
SENSITIVITY
OFF
RECCO
2
4
5
3
7
13
10
9
12
11
8
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RECCO R9 DETECTOR CONTROLS
1. RECCO power control
2. Blue LED light
3. RECCO on/off
4. ALT (channel) switch
5. Serial number
6. 457 Sensitivity
7. 457 ON/OFF
8. Handle
9. Internal speaker
10. Battery
11. Headphone jack
12. Charging port
13. Security strap holder
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RECCO THEORY
SEARCH METHODS
RECCO REFLECTOR
RECCO TECHNOLOGY
90º
POLARISATION
TERRAIN AND DEBRIS OBSTACLES

RECCO THEORY
SEARCH METHODS
Air
Snow - dry
Snow - wet
Water
RANGE
Relative affects on range caused by different mediums.
up to 120 m
up to 20 m
up to 10 m
up to 0.2 m
RANGE CHECK
80+ m with reflector 1.5 m above the ground 10+ m with reflector on ground
!Refer to the detector
check form.

RECCO THEORY
SEARCH METHODS
DETECTION ZONE
!
The detection zone shape is 3-dimensional, and its vertical
shape is similar to its horizontal shape.
Be sure to aim the detector toward the snow
to get the best combination of signal range
and signal depth.
!

RECCO THEORY
SEARCH METHODS
DETECTING A RECCO SIGNAL
90º
12
39
1
2
11
10
SWEEP ROTATE TURN

RECCO THEORY
SEARCH METHODS
PREPARATION
!
Self Scan:
▸ Reduce power to lowest level and then increase power 2 steps
(clicks.)
▸ Perform a self scan from head to toe to identify personal sources
of distracting signals.
▸ Eliminate distracting signals by moving devices (transceiver, GPS,
radio, etc.) to your back, covering with RECCO shields or vest, or
removing and leaving behind.
▸ When aiming the detector on max power toward a clear horizon
and have no distracting signals you are ready to search.
Take time before getting called for a
rescue to practice self scans to identify
problem gear so you know what causes
and how to eliminate distracting signals.
SHIELD VEST

RECCO THEORY
SEARCH METHODS
SIGNAL SEARCH
DEBRIS SCAN
When searching for a signal
combine the sweep and rotate
movements. After each sweep
across the body rotate the
detector.
SEARCH CORRIDORS
!In very irregular debris search around
and over mounds and along troughs.

RECCO THEORY
SEARCH METHODS
COARSE SEARCH FINE SEARCH
!
When following a signal hold the
detector steady. Do not continue to
sweep or rotate the detector while
moving.
TRANSITION FROM COURSE
SEARCH TO FINE SEARCH
no signal no signal
no signal
no signal

RECCO THEORY
SEARCH METHODS
SEARCHING ON SKIS SEARCHING AMONGST
RESCUERS
!Be alert for distracting signals
caused by skis and boot buckles.
!
Reducing power may reduce distracting si-
gnals from close-by rescuers, but reducing
power also significantly reduces range.

RECCO THEORY
SEARCH METHODS
MULTIPLE BURIALS
THREE CIRCLE TANDEM BURIALS
1 m
▸ transceivers
▸ radios
▸ cell phones
▸ digital cameras
▸ gps units
▸ headlamps
SEARCHING FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES