bca Tracker DTS Manual De Instruccion página 3

Disclaimer:
No avalanche beacon can save lives without a fully trained
user. Practice frequently with your Tracker before going into
the backcountry. Learn and understand the inherent dangers
of backcountry travel. Become educated in avalanche hazard
evaluation, route selection, and self-rescue. In addition to your
beacon, always carry a probe and shovel—and always travel
with a partner.
Make sure all rescue equipment is functioning properly before
venturing into the backcountry. Perform a beacon trailhead test
every time you use your Tracker. Check that all transceivers transmit
and receive properly—and that all receive a signal at a minimum
distance of ten meters, the international standard for effective range.
Do not place cellular phones, communication radios, or any other
electronic equipment within 12" (30 cm) of the Tracker DTS while
performing a transceiver search. In receive mode, irregular readings
and decreased range can be caused by these and other sources
of electrical interference, such as power lines, electrical storms,
and electrical generating equipment. In transmit mode, keep the
Tracker DTS at least 1" (2.5cm) from other electronic equipment.
Use alkaline batteries only. Do not use rechargeable, lithium,
Oxyride, PowerPix, or any other non-alkaline battery.
This owner's manual covers the basic techniques required
to use the Tracker DTS effectively. To increase your efficiency, order
our training DVD's and refer to the advanced techniques described
on our website: www.backcountryaccess.com. Here you will also
find important resources for obtaining avalanche education and
updates on regional avalanche conditions.
To ensure warranty protection and periodic technical updates,
please return the enclosed warranty registration card.
Conforms to the R&TTE harmonized version of the EN 300 718 and
meets or exceeds the requirements of Articles 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3.
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This is a basic introduction to avalanche safety and awareness. We
encourage you to read this manual thoroughly. On our website, you
will also find a list of avalanche instructors and guides. We strongly
suggest taking an avalanche course in your area before venturing
into the backcountry.
Before leaving, call your local avalanche forecast center and
determine the danger level in the area you intend to visit.
At the trailhead, check that each person has a working beacon probe
and shovel—and knows how to use them. We also recommend the
use of avalanche airbags.
Learn to recognize avalanche terrain:
• Does this slope have a history of sliding?
• What is the angle and aspect of the slope?
• Will recent weather impact snow stability?
Learn to avoid avalanche terrain:
• Is there any evidence of recent avalanche activity?
• Is the slope angle between 30 and 45 degrees?
• Does the slope you plan to use have dangerous terrain
traps? (Rocks, trees, gullies, cliffs, etc.)
Travel with considerate partners:
• Cross potentially dangerous terrain one at a time.
• Identify and practice stopping in safe zones.
• Have an escape route in mind if the slope does avalanche.
• Communicate with your partners before moving on to the slope.
When traveling in a group, be aware of the errors groups
typically make:
• Recreating at an area that's been visited without incident
before and feeling confident in its stability.
• Not speaking out or communicating concerns about a path
or slope, fearing conflict.
• Being overconfident in the groups' abilities.
• Determination to reach a destination without re-evaluating
terrain and conditions.
If in doubt, it is always best to avoid questionable terrain and
return when the snow is stable.
Avalanche Awareness
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