Ortovox Sportartikel ORTOVOXS1 Avalanche Transceiver User Manual 02 GAL s1 englisch
Ortovox Sportartikel GmbH Avalanche Transceiver 02 GAL s1 englisch
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Scanning the avalanche track for transmit-
ters and locating each signal quickly and
exactly are the decisive advantages of the
ORTOVOX avalanche transceiver S1. An im-
mediate search with an avalanche transcei-
ver and a rescue using avalanche shovels and
a probe that is carried out by the tour parti-
cipants themselves offers the best chance of
survival for an avalanche victim. When third
party help has to be called to the scene it
usually arrives too late! Pay attention to the
avalanche report and select safe routes. Al-
ways take the avalanche transceiver S1 with
you together with the necessary ORTOVOX
SAFETY PRODUCTS such as an avalanche
shovel and a probe. Read the S1 operating
instructions carefully and practice both the
handling of your avalanche transceiver S1
and avalanche search procedures.
Information on ORTOVOX products and safety
notices can be found on the ORTOVOX web-
site at www.ortovox.com
Contact us by e-mail at
ortovox@ortovox.com
ORTOVOX wishes you wonderful, safe tours!
CONTENT
Operating elements 25
Technical data 26
EU Declaration of
Conformity 26
Quick reference 27
Basic avalanche know-how 30
Operating instructions 34
Coarse, refined and
pinpoint location 36
Menue at a glance 39
Daily function check 40
Locating several
avalanche victims 40
Acoustic emergency
reception 41
Interfernce 42
Battery changes 42
Protective case and
wrist strap 42
Guarantee/ service 43
Service addresses 112
www.ortovox.com
Current avalanche warning
service information!
1ON/ OFF button
(and MENU function
button)
2Screen with display of
victim location
3Sensor for back-
lighting
4Transmission
indication lights
5Loudspeaker
6Bottons to release
open
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OPERATING ELEMENTS
3
1
2
10
11
9
8
7
6
5
4
7‘Select’ button for
menu and for flagging
8Battery compartment
(on rear)
6
4
9Protective case with
carrying strap
10 Quick lock
11 Shoulder strap
markings (SILVER)
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TECHNICAL DATA
DEVICE DESIGNATION: ORTOVOX S1
FUNCTION: digital with acoustic emergency
operation
CASING: ergonomic, waterproof, impact-resistant
DIMENSIONS: 120 x 80 x 30 mm (closed);
215 x 80 x 30 mm (open)
FREQUENCY
Transmitting: 457 kHz +-80 Hz
The S1 can receive signals from any standard
avalanche transceiver with no limitations
DIGITAL RECEPTION RANGE: up to 65 m
SEARCH STRIP WIDTH: up to 40 m
TEMPERATURE RANGE: -20° C to +45° C
POWER SUPPLY:
3 alkaline AAA Mignon 1.5 V LR 03 batteries
OPERATING TIME
TRANSMITTING: about 250 hours
RECEIVING: about 10 hours
WEIGHT: approximately 260 g incl. batteries and
wrist strap, carrying case approximately 120g
The ORTOVOX S1 surpasses the high requirements
of European standard EN 300 718.
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer:
X-log Elektronik GmbH
Responsible person:
Johann Nowotny,
Bahnhofstr. 95,
D-82166 Gräfelfing
declares that the product:
Type: ORTOVOX
Model: S1
Intended Purpose:
Searching for avalanche victims
when used as intended satisfies the
basic requirements in accordance
with Article 3 of the R&TTE guide-
lines, Directive 1999/5/EC, and
that the following standards have
been applied:
1. Health
(Article 3.1.a of the R&TTE guidelines)
ETS 300 718 issue: 05/01
2. Safety
(Article 3.1.a of the R&TTE guidelines)
ETS 300 718 issue: 05/01
3. Electromagnetic compatibility
(Article 3.1.b of the R&TTE guidelines)
ETSI EN 300 718-1
issue: 05/01
4. Efficient use of the radio
frequency spectrum
(Article 3.2 of the R&TTE guidelines)
ETSI EN 300 718-2
issue: 05/01
5. Electromagnetic compatibility
and radio spectrum matters
(Article 3.3.e of the R&TTE
guidelines)
ETSI EN 300 718-3
issue 2004/02
Gräfelfing, 04/24/2006
(City/date of the Declaration of Conformity)
p. p. Andrea Reintges
(name)
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QUICK REFERENCE for the ORTOVOX S1 avalanche transceiver
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Avalanche transceivers are
designed to support the assi-
stance offered by companions
in the event of avalanche bu-
rial! Your presence in areas
where avalanche hazards ex-
ist is fraught with potential
risk; only remain in such are-
as in the company of experi-
enced participants. Effective
use of an avalanche transcei-
ver requires appropriate trai-
ning and constant practice.
Wear your avalanche transcei-
ver close to your body under
your outer clothing. ORTOVOX
strongly recommends that you
carefully read the operating
instructions provided with the
avalanche transceiver. Always
take a shovel and a probe
when you go off-piste in areas
where avalanche hazards
exist, and never tour alone.
Give due consideration to
worldwide, current avalanche
situation reports prior to plan-
ning your off-piste activities:
www.ortovox.com. Before you
travel in an area where an ava-
lanche hazard exists, ensure
that all avalanche transceivers
are functioning properly and
that all batteries are in good
operating condition.
The S1 fulfils the highest
safety requirements and is
characterized by its clear
and uniquely simple illustra-
tion of the search situation
on the graphic display!
TO OPEN
Take the S1 from
the protective case,
press both release
buttons (6) at the
same time and then
open the S1.
SWITCH ON
Press the ON/OFF
button (1) to switch on
the S1and wait for the
result of the transceiver
self-test.
SWITCH OFF
Press the ON/OFF
button (1) for
5 seconds.
TRANSCIEVER
SELF-TEST AND
TRANSMISSION
Following a positive
transceiver self-test
(symbols for transmissi-
on, receive, additional
function and battery
capacity appear on the
screen and are marked
as positive) close the S1.
The S1will now transmit
and the transmission
indication lights on the
side (4) will flash.
INFORMATION FOR THE USER
Changes or modifications to this device not approved
by ORTOVOX can void the users authority to
operate the equipment.
FCC ID KF5ORTOVOXS1
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) the device may not cause harmful interference and (2) the device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to com-
ply with the limits for an intentional radiator pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment gene-
rates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encou-
raged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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PINPOINT LOCATION:
The sensors, the 3 reception antennas and the paten-
ted circular illustration on the S1 simplify pinpoint
location and make it more precise.
The process of pinpoint location begins automatically
at a distance of 3m. The search is approaching the
victim: the arrows show towards the centre of the cir-
cle. The closer he comes to the victim the faster the
acoustic signal sounds.
Hold the S1 steady in front of you. Do not turn, tip,
or rotate the S1 during pinpoint location!
The searcher is approaching the victim:
the distance is 2m, the circle becomes smaller and
the arrows are pointing to the centre of the circle.
The searcher is moving away from the victim.
The circle becomes larger, the arrows are pointing
outwards as the distance increases.
The previously achieved, closer position is stored and is
referenced by the inner, lighter circle shown on the screen.
The searcher is once again approaching the victim.
The circle is becoming smaller, the arrows are pointing
to the centre and the distance to the victim is reducing.
The victim has been buried at a depth of 0.9m.
No smaller numbers and no smaller circles are visible.
Use the select button (confirmation button) to mark
the beacon.
The first victim has been found and is marked using
the confirmation button (“select”, 7).
Now the search can begin for the second and third
victims (at distances of 10m and 15m respectively).
COARSE SEARCH:
If there is no transmission signal being received then the
screen will automatically display instructions to carry out
a coarse search. Search the avalanche track in search
strips of 40m!
REFINING LOCATION:
At approximately 55 m distance from the victim the
victim symbol will appear on the display screen (2)
with the digital distance measurement “55”.
The searcher aims the vertical line to the middle of
the victim symbol and then moves towards the victim.
The acoustic signal from the loudspeaker will sound
faster as the distance reduces and thus confirm the
measurement result.
The S1 should be moved deliberately and precisely,
the closer to the victim.
The distance to the victim is now 20m. Two further
victims are shown at distances of 25m and 30m.
Press both release
buttons (6) at the same
time and open the S1.
The search situation will
be displayed automati-
cally on the screen (2).
RECEIVE = SEARCH:
Hold the S1 in a horizontal (flat) position during the search! Do Not Rotate!
A
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
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AVALANCHES
Four fundamental fac-
tors influence the avalan-
che situation. Weather,
terrain and snow cover
are inseparably connec-
ted - these factors in-
fluence each other and
make an evaluation very
complex. Man (Human
factors) and his beha-
vior represent the
greatest uncertainty fac-
tor. The prerequisite for
slab avalanches is cohe-
sive snow (usually drift
snow) in conjunction
with a weak layer that is
sensitive to interference,
on a steep slope.
Only man makes ava-
lanche danger a risk!
TERRAIN
SLOPE FORM
Terrain forms influence
avalanche formation
because they exert a
deciding influence on
wind direction and
speed, and thus the
scope of snow loading.
Thus terrain is the help-
ful partner in evaluating
the avalanche danger.
Good visibility and a lot
of experience are ne-
cessary in order to make
such an evaluation.
Terrain forms influence
avalanche formation.
ASPECT
The slope form (also
referred to as aspect)
influences the tempera-
ture of the snow cover
and its structure. On
shaded slopes (direction
NW to NE) the snow
cover settles very slowly
due to low sun inci-
dence. Existing dangers
remain intact for a
longer period and new
dangers occur.
70% of all avalanche
accidents occur on
north aspects
(W via N to E).
SLOPE
The steepness of a slope
is the essential prere-
quisite for formation of
a snow slab. This factor
plays a major role in the
evaluation and the de-
cision making process.
When determining slope
incline, the steepest
point of a slope should
be considered.
If you do not go to
steep slopes, the
risk of triggering an
avalanche can be
significantly reduced.
WEATHER
PRECIPITATION
The amount of precipi-
tation, (in conjunction
with wind, temperature,
and the existing old
snow cover), is a cen-
tral value to evaluate
avalanche danger.
Critical new snow
accumulation (within the
previous 1-3 days)
10–20cm for unfavor-
able conditions
20–30cm for moderate
conditions
BASIC AVALANCHE KNOW-HOW
Terrain - Weather - Snow pack - Human factors
SNOW COVER
Depending on the
weather situation and
the stability of the ter-
rain differences occur
in the snow cover
(snow slab prerequisites
are "cohesive snow"
and "bed surface").
The following applies:
• Stability on the specific
slope can vary greatly.
• Over so-called hot
spots (very weak slope
areas, where there is
practically no connec-
tion to the underlying
layer), it is particularly
easy for a skier to
trigger the avalanche.
In this case the ava-
lanche can be triggered
by the added load on
the snow pack caused
by one skier.
Alarm signals are:
Breaking noises in the
snow cover (“WUMPF”),
tears in the snow cover,
snow slabs that have
already been released.
Alarm signals indicate
significant avalanche
danger.
HUMAN FACTOR
Man is the most decisi-
ve avalanche factor.
Experience, knowledge,
personal skill, and beha-
vior are also crucial cri-
teria for avoiding avalan-
ches. Conscientious
tour planning, alert
observation and cons-
cious, risk-reducing
decisions are the indis-
pensable components
of any type of off-piste
activity.
The avalanche situation
report is available at
www.lawinensicherheit.de
and www.ortovox.com
or via telephone.
30–60cm for favorable
conditions
New snow accumula-
tion is not the only
deciding criterion; the
conditions during and
after the snowfall are
the deciding criteria!
TEMPERATURE
Low temperatures and
warm air incidence exert
a massive influence
on the transformation
processes within the
snow cover, and thus
the avalanche situation.
WIND
Wind is the master
builder of an avalanche,
because it ensures
formation of snow slabs
through snow loads.
In this process particles
of snow are reduced
in size, loaded, and
deposited as cohesive
drift snow.
The stronger the wind,
the greater the accu-
mulation of drift snow.
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Decision-making stra-
tegies are necessary
when planning a tour.
For more information
contact the avalanche
warning services and
Alpine organisations
in each country.
PROPER TOUR PLANNING REDUCES THE RISK!
Average time needed to free a person
from a snow depth of approximately 1m:
The illustration shows the
effect of useful equipment
in rescuing an avalanche
victim from a depth of 1m.
You should check the emergency equipment on
the day before the tour to ensure that it is com-
plete and functionall (e.g. avalanche transceivers).
EVERY MEMBER OF THE
GROUP SHOULD HAVE
THE FOLLOWING BASIC
EQUIPMENT:
Avalanche transceiver
Mere possession of an ava-
lanche transceiver does not
suffice. Each member of
the group must be familiar
with his device and practise
with it regularly. (See
www.lawinensicherheit.de
for practice opportunities)
Avalanche shovel
Rescuing avalanche victims
is only possible with a shovel.
Avalanche probes
A probe is required for
fastest possible precise
location with the pinpoint
search procedure.
First-aid kit
For administration of first-
aid to the injured
Bivouac sack
Protects against hypother-
mia and can be used as a
transport aid.
Supplemental equipment
for added safety:
Mobile phone for organi-
zing professional help
Each member of the
group has an avalanche
transceiver on their
person and a shovel and
probe in the backpack.
Avalanche transceiver, probe + shovel
11 minutes
Avalanche transceiver + shovel
25 minutes
Illustration: Dominique Stumpert
Only avalanche transceiver, hands, ski, snowboard
1–2 hours
Why and where …
Natural avalanche very unlikely.
Human triggered avalanches
unlikly. Generally stable snow
with isolated areas of instability.
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Human triggered avalanches
possible. Unstable slabs possi-
ble on steep terrain.
Natural avalanches possible.
Human triggered avalanches
probable. Unstable slabs proba-
ble on steep terrain.
Natural and human triggered
avalanches likely. Unstable slabs
likely on a variety of aspects
and slope angles.
Widespread natural and human
triggered avalanches certain.
Extremely unstable slabs cer-
tain on most aspects and slope
angles. Large destructive ava-
lanches possible.
What to do …
Travel is generally safe,
normal caution is advised.
Use caution in steeper
terrain on certain aspects.
Be increasingly cautious
on steeper terrain.
Travel in avalanche terrain is not
recommended. Safest travel is
on windward ridges of the lower
angle slopes without any steep
terrain above.
Travel in avalanche terrain
should be avoided and travel
confined to low angle terrain
well away from avalanche
path run-outs.
Level of Risk
1
LOW
2
MODERATE
3
CONSIDERABLE
4
HIGH
5
EXTREME
AVALANCHE HAZARD SCALE
10
11
9
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WEARING THE
PROTECTIVE CASE
Hold the shoulder strap
on the protective case
by the silver-coloured
application (11) with
the label ‘shoulder’ and
place this over your
head and shoulder.
Pull the free end of the
strap around your back
and connect to the
case using the snap
buckle (10).
TO OPEN
Take the S1 from the
protective case, press
both release buttons (6)
at the same time and
then open the S1.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for the ORTOVOX S1 avalanche transceiver
SWITCH ON
Press the ON/OFF
button (1) to switch on
the S1 and wait for
the result of the equip-
ment self-test.
SWITCH off
Press the ON/OFF
button (1) for
5 seconds.
EQUIPMENT
SELF-TEST AND
TRANSMISSION
Following a positive
equipment self-test
(symbols for transmit,
receive, additional
function and battery
capacity appear on the
screen and are marked
as positive) close the S1.
The S1 will now trans-
mit and the transmission
monitoring lights on the
side (4) will flash.
TRANSMISSION AND
AUTOMATIC SAFETY
SWITCH FOR TRANS-
MISSION:
If the S1 is closed while
switched on the equip-
ment will continue to
transmit and the trans-
mission monitoring
lights will flash.
If the S1 is not moved
for 90 seconds while
open then the trans-
mission mode will also
be automatically activated
from every operation
type. In the event of a
subsequent avalanche
the S1 switches to
transmission after 90
seconds (time can be
set at between 30 and
120 seconds).
RECEIVE = SEARCH:
Open the S1. The
search situation will be
displayed automatically
on the screen (2).
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REFINING LOCATION:
Hold the S1 in a horizontal position during the
search!
If there is no transmission signal then the screen
will automatically display instructions to carry out
a coarse search. Search the avalanche track in
search strips of 40m!
At approximately 55 m distance from the victim
the victim symbol will appear on the display screen
(2) with the digital distance measurement “55”.
The searcher points the vertical line to the symbol
and moves towards the victim. The acoustic signal
from the loudspeaker will sound faster as the
distance reduces and thus confirm the measure-
ment result.
The S1 should be moved deliberately and
precisely, the closer the distance to the victim!
The distance to the victim is now 20m.
Two further victims are shown at distances of
25m and 30m.
Move through the presumed
search area in strips with
a width of 40m while ensu-
ring 20m distance from the
side edge of the avalanche.
COURSE SEARCH
(= search for first signal):
Several searchers:
The distance between
searchers is 40 m.
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PINPOINT LOCATION:
The sensors, the 3 reception antennas and the patented
circular illustration on the S1 simplify pinpoint location
and make it more precise.
The process of pinpoint location begins automatically at
a distance of 3m. The searcher is approaching the victim:
the arrows show towards the centre of the circle.
The closer he comes to the victim the faster the acoustic
signal sounds. Do not turn or tip the S1 during pinpoint
location!
The searcher is approaching the victim:
the distance is 2m, the circle becomes smaller and
the arrows are pointing to the centre of the circle.
The searcher is moving away from the victim.
The circle becomes larger, the arrows are pointing
outwards as the distance increases. The previously
achieved, closer position is stored and is referenced
by the inner, lighter circle shown on the screen.
The searcher is once again approaching the victim.
The circle is becoming smaller, the arrows are pointing
to the centre and the distance to the victim is reducing.
The victim is buried at a depth of 0.9m. No further and
no smaller circles are visible. Use the select button to
mark the position.
The first victim has been found and is marked using
the confirmation button (“select”, 7). Now the search
can begin for the second and third victims (at distances
of 10m and 15m respectively).
The reverse arrow signals that the searcher should turn
around and move in the opposite direction.
MENU:
In order to call up the menu of the S1 open the S1 while it is switched on
and press the ON/OFF button (‘menue’). The following symbols will appear
in the display.
Search (A)
Switch off (B)
Temperature and slope angle (C)
Compass (D)
Tool (E)
Acoustic search (F)
Fast group test (G)
Demand to close the equipment (H)
Using the ON/OFF button (‘menue’)
it is possible to switch from one
symbol to the next. The function of
the symbol is called up using the
‘select’ button. (1) (7)
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
AB
E
C
F
H
G
D
The ORTOVOX emergency
safety setting allows an
acoustic search when
battery capacity is low.
If batteries have been
allowed to run too low
(remaining capacity less
then 20%) the micro-
processor and the dis-
play will switch off auto-
matically to conserve
the battery power.
Now only acoustic
reception is available.
Emergency acoustic
reception can, however,
also be switched on via
menu item 6 (acoustic
search) for practice
purposes.
Switching off emergency
acoustic reception: close
the S1 and open it
again or hold down both
buttons for 5 seconds.
If the battery capacity is
very low (less than 20%)
the S1is automatically
switched to the highest
ACOUSTIC EMERGENCY RECEPTION (SAFETY SETTING)
Volume
Increase Deacrease
Receiver Transmitter
START TARGET
possible reception level
for emergency acoustic
reception. The ON/OFF
button (‘menue’) is used
to reduce the signal.
The ‘select’ button is
used to increase the
volume level.
After initial reception
the loudspeaker will
sound the transmission
signal. TURN the S1 in
order to determine the
direction with the stron-
gest reception. Now the
searcher will move in
this direction for 5 m,
reducing the volume if
necessary. Then the
searcher once again
turns the S1 to the
direction with the highest
volume and again moves
5 m in this direction.
The volume increases
as the searcher moves
closer to the avalanche
victim.
During the pinpointing
phase (= lowest recep-
tion level) do not turn
or tip the S1. Now
mark the point in the
longitudinal direction
with the loudest signal.
A search is also made
for the loudest signal to
the right and left of this
point. The avalanche
victim is located at the
point with the loudest
signal.
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DAILY FUNCTION TEST BEFORE STARTING A TOUR!
FAST GROUP TEST
The group leader sets his/her S1 to receive using menu item 7
(‘fast group test’).
If the S1 receives an audible (via the loudspeaker) and visible
signal (circle with 2 persons) from each individual avalanche trans-
ceiver then the transmission function of the units to be tested and
the reception function of the group leader are in order.
In the event of discrepancies from the functions of the avalanche transceiver
as described above please send the S1 directly to your ORTOVOX service
office for inspection (see page 112).
LOCATING SEVERAL AVALANCHE VICTIMS (SIGNAL SEPARATION):
With the S1 signal separation is carried out by marking the
first victim to be located.
It is necessary to have a short pause between the signals. It
may take slightly longer to be able to separate three or more
signals due to signal overlap. The receiver needs adequate
time to differentiate between each additional transmitted
signal.Thus it is practically impossible to separate more than 3-4 signals
within a reasonable time and to show them on the display. The S1 therefore
automatically reduces its range until the number of signals has been reduced
to a quantity that can be displayed in a reasonable time. If there are more
than 3-4 avalanche victims we recommend repeating location from a greater
distance (at least 20 m from left or right) after they have been located and
marked in the avalanche area. Before a re-start the previous signal separa-
tion must, however, be deleted with the ‘select’ button.
CAUTION:
it is, of course, possible to get a bearing on signals
that have already been located. The searcher should
then concentrate on signals that have not
yet been marked in the avalanche area.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
Remove the batteries from the avalanche transceiver during the summer
months.
The ORTOVOX factory guarantee is invalidated by damage due to battery
leakage. Never use rechargeable batteries (rechargeable batteries such as
Ni-Cd cells). Rechargeable batteries have significantly lower operating voltage,
and thus lower range and limited service life.
In addition defective rechargeable batteries cannot be detected immediately.
Once they have been recharged they show full battery voltage, however they
can drop off to 0 after extremely short service (life threatening hazard!).
If you delay changing batteries (capacity <20%), the micro-processor, the
distance display, and direction display will switch off. In such case, approxi-
mately only twenty hours of emergency analog transmit operation and one
hour of emergency receive operation are possible.
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INTERFERENCE IN TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING PERFORMANCE
Transmitting and receiving performance can be interferred by lightnings, ski
lifts, power lines and plants, walkie-talkies, mobile phones and headlamps with
voltage regulators.
When in use, we recommend switching off mobile phones and walkie-talkies.
Minimum distance of 30 cm between two avalanche transceivers, metal, wal-
kie-talkie, mobile phone, etc.
Der erforderliche Neustart (RESET) wird durch Unterbrechung eines Batterie-
kontaktes (10 Sekunden) erreicht.
CHANGING BATTERIES (when the equipment is switched off)
Remove the screw from the battery compartment (8) on the back of the S1
and remove the batteries from the battery shaft using the strap. Replace three
fresh AAA Alkaline batteries 1.5V LR 03 and make sure the positive and nega-
tive poles are inserted correctly. Use only brand name batteries. Cheap batte-
ries can be slightly slimmer and/or shorter and thus correct contact with the
battery poles cannot be ensured.
No rechargerable batteries and no lithium batteries.
SEPARATING THE PROTECTIVE CASE FROM THE AVALANCHE
TRANSCIEVER AND ATTACHING THE WRIST STRAP
The protective case can be separated from the avalanche transciever for cleaning
purposes.
The wrist strap can be attached in place of the protective case.
Open the battery compartment on the rear of the S1 and remove the fixing rod
with the rubber cord. Now replace the fixing rod for the wrist strap in the same
space and screw the battery compartment closed.
For safety reasons, ORTOVOX only recommends using only the protective
safety case that is supplied with the transceiver.
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STORAGE
After the tour take off
the S1 and store it in
its switched off status
in a well-ventilated dry
location. Most often,
the well-designed casing
prevents condensation
for the most part. To
ensure that the device
will function for several
years we recommend
a gentle drying of the
carrying system and the
avalanche transceiver,
itself. If your transceiver
gets wet, do not use
direct heat, i.e. hair
dryer, to dry it out.
Heat applied in such a
direct manner may cause
permanent damage.
Protect the avalanche
transceiver from exces-
sive moisture or exces-
sive heat. Protect the
batteries from cold
temperatures.
GUARANTEE
With the purchase of a
new ORTOVOX avalanche
transceiver and submis-
sion of the filled-out gua-
rantee card (page 45) a
full five-year factory gua-
rantee starting from the
date of manufacture is
provided. The valid gua-
rantee period is shown
on the test seal in the
battery compartment
and on the device packa-
ging. For example,
if the symbols IV/11 are
written on the test seal,
it means that the factory
guarantee will expire at
the end of the 4th quar-
ter 2011.
Also, the seal is a
reminder of the time
period during which the
recommended device
inspection is free of
charge. Within the gua-
rantee period, faulty
parts will be repaired or
replaced at no cost. The
exceptions are damage
due to improper hand-
ling and normal wear
and tear. The ORTOVOX
factory guarantee is
invalidated if there is
damage due to battery
leakage. Any further per-
formance guarantees
and subsequent dama-
ges are expressly exclu-
ded. Guarantee services
performed neither cause
the guarantee period to
be extended or restarted.
11
2011
In case of service please fill out this card and send it to
the responsible ORTOVOX service center (see page 112).
IMPORTANT!
Please hold in
safe keeping
GUARANTEE CARD
Ms/Mrs/Mr
Street
Postal code, City E-mail
Telephone Model ORTOVOX S1
Serial number
(inside of battery compartment lid)
Purchased at
Please provide below a detailed explanation and description of your unit`s faulty performance!!!!
✃
www.ortovox.com
SERVICE
The ORTOVOX S1 is a
rescue device. Its per-
fect operation might be
crucial for life. To ensure
your unit is functioning
properly, send the device
for factory inspection
according to the dates
shown on the test seal.
Please use our inspec-
tion service in the
summer months, so
that your device will be
ready for operation
when winter starts.
For repair or factory
inspection please send
the avalanche trans-
ceiver directly to our
service center
(see page 112).