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Q. How do I prepare my SPOT unit(s) for initial deployment?

A. Upon placing your initial order with MGM or one of its agents, you will be required to fill out an information form for each magazine location and on this form you are asked how many and which SPOT units are to be associated to each magazine (also if there are any days of the week or times of the day that you do not want any of the SPOT units to be able to disarm each or any of the magazines. When you receive your order you should call the MGM office during business hours at 1-888-614-8273 to activate your SPOT unit(s), ideally this should be done at least two business days before the STU’s are installed onto the magazines (to allow for administrative flow through). On the front of each SPOT unit is a serial number, you will need to provide this number during your setup phone call – this procedure is only required once. After your call is made, open the back battery compartment using a screw driver or the built in rings and swing the belt clip to the side, then loosen the 2 screws holding the cover in place and install the two AA batteries that are provided with each SPOT (see the back of the battery compartment for correct battery orientation – as the unit will not function if the batteries are installed incorrectly). NOTE: use only lithium batteries with the SPOT. After the batteries are installed replace the cover and clip, then tighten the screws.