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. [. . . ] Step 8 Remove activation handle In order to remove the handle, undo the Velcro closure and push the coupler upwards. The activation handle will pop out without you pulling on it. 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. A special handle plate is therefore needed. 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. 28 feet) in order to avoid adverse affects. Activate the handle with a strong, rapid pull. 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. This can lead to malfunction and damage to the backpack!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. At the same time, compress the airbag until it is completely empty. Now fold the airbag three times towards the backpack ensuring that each fold is approx. [. . . ] 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. Push up coupler, attach and remove handle several times until the coupler is functioning properly ­ If this doesn't work the system has to be sent to your respective service center ­ Do not try to attach the handle with force ­ If you are out in the field and you have no ABS oil with you, push the coupler up, attach the handle and then push the coupler down Malfunction The charged activation handle does not come off Troubleshooting ­ You must leave the full cartridge in place ­ Gently push the coupler upwards, wiggle the handle from side to side and carefully try pulling it down ­ In addition apply a drop of ABS oil to the handle and turn it to increase lubrication ­ If this doesn't work the system has to be sent in for service ­ Were the airbags folded properly? Did the weight of the cartridge match the filled weight?­ If you answered both with yes you have to send the airbag in for service ­ If you are unsure about either one of these points, perform a practice activation ­ If the problem persists send the ABS-System in for service The airbags are difficult to remove from the compartments and are hard to inflate Malfunction After inflating the airbags there is a definite background noise Troubleshooting ­ This noise is due to the release valve equalizing the pressure ­ After a few minutes the pressure drop should not be clearly visible any more ­ If the pressure drop is still clearly visible, the system needs to be repaired. [. . . ]