Users Manual

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Loen Engineering Inc 846 Carrie Street [e-mail]
1.250.216.2527 Victoria, BC, V9A 5R4 www.LoenEngineering.com
Canada
Prior to First Use
The PLI bracelet has a unique ID code. Your local PLI agency will have a record of this number. The
number is laser etched on the back of the housing, above the metal contacts. It is recommended to
record this number and keep it in a safe place. The format is x.x.x.x. For example 10.3.0.122
The bracelet should be fully charged prior to use. This can be done by connecting the external charger
or by leaving the solar cells exposed to direct sunlight for 8 hours.
Cleaning and Maintenance
The PLI bracelet is permanently sealed and fully waterproof. You can clean the bracelet in warm soapy
water if need be. The bracelet housing is polycarbonate (Lexan). It is not recommended to use any
harsh chemicals, solvents, or abrasive materials to clean the bracelet.
Make sure to keep the solar cells on the bracelet clear of stickers. They need to be exposed to sunlight
to charge in the internal battery.
The bracelet is maintenance free. There are no service requirements.
Battery Charging
In most cases the internal battery will be kept charged by the solar cells. 15 to 20 minutes of direct
sunlight per day will keep the batteries fully charged. This is 8 hours of sunlight per month.
In some cases the solar charging is not feasible. For example, if the client does not spend time outdoors,
or if the client always has clothing covering the solar cells. In these cases the PLI bracelet can be
removed once per month a left outdoors in full sun, or placed under an LED houselight for 8 hours. The
recommended bulb is a PAR20 50W equivalent LED bulb. Do not use halogen or incandescent bulbs.
Place the top of the PLI bracelet 2 to 3 inches from the bulb for optimum charging.
An alternative to the solar charging is to use the slip-on charger. This charges the internal battery in 60
to 90 minutes, from fully discharged. The charger also shows the battery level in the PLI bracelet when
it is first slipped over the bracelet. It is possible to charge for 3 minutes each day, or 15 to 20 minutes
per week and keep the bracelet’s battery fully charged.
Safety and Air Travel
The PLI bracelet does not transmit in normal use. Only when it is being actively searched for, will it
generate a radio signal. In must be in range of the trained PLI searchers for it to respond during an
active search.
Due to the listen-only nature of the PLI bracelet, it is perfectly safe for air travel.