User manual ABS PETER ASCHAUER GMBH AVALANCHE AIRBAG SYSTEM

[. . . ] Als einziges Selbst-Rettungs-System hat ABS® seine Wirksamkeit eindrucksvoll bewiesen, indem bei mittlerweile 262 dokumentierten Unglücksfällen mit ausgelöstem ABS® System 97% der Personen überlebt haben:* Avoiding being buried themselves is the top priority of avalanche experts. the benefits of the ABS® TwinBag System are based on 10 principles. ABS® is the only self-rescue system and has impressively demonstrated its efficiency ­ in meanwhile 262 recorded accidents with a triggered ABS® System, 97% of people have survived:* La règle suprême des experts en avalanches est d`empêcher l'ensevelissement des personnes. Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the ABS Avalanche Airbag System. [. . . ] The proper position of the activation handle should be between chest and shoulder. Step 8 Remove activation handle In order to remove the handle, undo the Velcro closure and push the coupler upwards. do not pull the charged activation handle , the system will be activated!If you are not able to remove the activation handle refer to point 12. Remove the handle when ABS backpack is not in use and store it in the pocket located at the hip strap. Make sure that the activation handle is not obstructed by clothing and that it can be easily reached. A retail shop will be able to attach the activation handle on the right hand strap if so desired by left-handed clients. Practice activation We want you to feel 100% comfortable with the ABS-System. We therefore strongly recommend that you practice the triggering as part of your training so that the functional principle can be demonstrated as realistically as possible. Please ensure that during the practice activation the distance to people and objects is approximately 1 m (3. Background noise after inflation is caused by the release valve, which automatically equalizes the pressure. The inflation of the airbags varies according to the outside temperature and elevation. Therefore please fold the airbags according to the following instructions. Lie the airbags down with the suction and release valve facing the ground. Step 10 Deflate airbags First open the net cover over the suction and release valve. Now fold up the red cover and press the release valve in the center of the black suction and release valve. Now fold the airbag three times towards the backpack ensuring that each fold is approx. In case you are still in an avalanche prone area, leave the airbags inflated. 4 Questionnaire for statistical analysis Please report each activation you had to perform with your ABS Avalanche Airbag. the Federal Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research in Davos (SLF) conducts a central statistic. The findings from actual activations are very important for the further development of the system. You can request the Questionnaire directly from us or download it from our website. [. . . ] It is important to perform the suggested practice activation by activating the ABS System once year. If the backpack / carrying system shows signs of wear and tear it is possible to transfer the ABS Avalanche Airbag into a new backpack/carrying system or into the Freeride pack. If there is any damage to the carrying system, the buckles or the airbag itself is damaged, by a puncture for example, the system must be exchanged. 1 Troubleshooting Malfunction I pulled the activation handle without the cartridge Troubleshooting ­ the undamped explosion pressure will damage the or with an empty cartridgesystem and render it unuseable and must be repaired ­ Direct all queries to your respective service center ­ Put a drop of ABS oil into the coupler. [. . . ]