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of their life or less left. If the ON/OFF light flashes red, or if you are unsure as to the battery
life remaining, replace the batteries. Always test and verify your SPOT device before any trip.
• Under normal usage a SPOT messenger with fully charged batteries should meet or exceed
the following:
– Power ON, unused: Approx. 1 year
– SPOTcasting tracking mode: Approx. 14 days
– 9-1-1 mode: Up to 7 consecutive days
– HELP mode: up to 1900 messages
– SPOTcheck OK/√: up to 1900 messages
Operating Conditions and Climate
Your SPOT Satellite Messenger is designed to go anywhere. However, like all electronic
devices, it has its limits. SPOT relies upon GPS and low earth orbit satellites to fix your
location and send your messages. To work, the SPOT logo (which is directly above the
transmitter) needs to have an unobstructed view of the sky, either outdoors or in a glass-
enclosed area such as in a vehicle. For safety, keep the following in mind regarding the care
and usage of SPOT:
• SPOT floats, but the SPOT logo needs to be facing the sky for the unit to work
• Waterproof to a depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes
• Operating Temperatures: -40ºF to +185ºF
• Operating Altitude: -300 ft to +21,300 ft
• Humidity and Salt Fog Rated
• OSHA Certified Intrinsically Safe to Class 1, Division 1, Group A-D standards
Cleaning
Follow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your SPOT messenger:
• Make sure power is OFF.
• Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth. Avoid excess moisture near buttons or openings.
• Don’t use aerosol sprays, solvents, alcohol or abrasives.
• Do not attempt to open the SPOT unit case.