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Summary of Contents for bca Float series
- Page 1 Owner’s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel D’Utilisation Manuale di istruzioni...
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Page 2: Warranty
This warranty does not cover damage to the product caused by improper use or excessive wear and tear. Direct all warranty claims to BCA or your airbag retailer. All claims must include proof of purchase and a return authorization number. -
Page 3: Instructions And Warnings
Instructions and Warnings Failure to follow these instructions and warnings may result in death or serious personal injury. • The purpose of the Float Avalanche Airbag is to reduce the likelihood of burial during an avalanche. Any avalanche can be deadly. • It is important to practice before taking the system in the field. A practice deployment at least once a year is recommended. • Before taking the Float Avalanche Airbag into the field, inspect all trigger and hose connections and ensure they are properly attached as described in this manual. • The pressure gauge on the cylinder must read between 2500 psi – 2700 psi at 70°F (21°C) or the system may not fully inflate. - Page 4 Equipment Check Compressed Air System release valve cover ejector assembly ” trigger cover trigger cable pressure gauge ’ air hose coupler gauge quick connect fitting air cylinder...
- Page 5 Installing Compressed Air Cylinder 1. Remove packaging caps from pressurized air cylinder. To reach the compressed air system, unzip the main storage compartment and fold back the fabric compressed air system cover. 2. Connect the quick connect fitting on the air hose by pulling the large ring toward the pressure gauge . It should click back into place when air hose is properly connected. Coupler gauge ’...
- Page 6 Using the Avalanche Airbag Equipment Check – Before Every Use Check the Following: System Fittings Follow the previous “Installing Compressed Air Cylinder” steps to verify connections are correct. Verify the trigger cable nut connection by unscrewing the trigger cover and making sure the trigger cable nut is attached securely to the trigger pin . Replace trigger cover.
- Page 7 Using the Avalanche Airbag Pack Adjustments Your pack should be properly fitted before you head into avalanche terrain. The forces of an avalanche can rip the pack from your back if it is not secured to your body. Attaching Leg Strap The leg strap is an important component of this system, and must always be worn by passing it between your legs and threading the loop over one end of the waist buckle.
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Page 8: Maintenance
WARNING: If you have deployed your airbag in an avalanche, the airbag must be inspected by the manufacturer before additional use. Please contact BCA for a free airbag inspection and cylinder refill. Contact information can be found on the back cover. - Page 9 Maintenance Empty Cylinder The Float airbag will not deploy again until the cylinder is refilled or replaced. This can be done at a Float Refill or Exchange Center (see www.backcountryaccess.com/refillcenters). To install the filled cylinder, see “Installing Compressed Air Cylinder.” Removing and Installing the Airbag System The Float packs feature a removable and interchangeable airbag system. The airbag components can be swapped between 2012-13 or newer packs, or removed entirely.
- Page 10 Installing Installing 1. With the airbag unfolded, lay the ejector in the airbag compartment with the orange release valve cover facing up (a). The air hose should be fed through the designated opening (b) into the main storage compartment where the cylinder is kept. 2. Starting on the side with the fixed end of the orange rope, thread the rope downward through the first slit in the airbag. Thread the rope through the first webbing loop then upward back through the first slit. Repeat this step with each slit (c) until you reach the ejector tube.
- Page 11 Installing Moving the Trigger Some Float models allow you to install the trigger in the left or right shoulder strap, depending on your preference. Models with zippered pockets on both shoulder straps allow for this feature. Removing 1. Open the zipper on the shoulder strap containing the trigger. 2. Loosen the small screw that attaches the trigger to the webbing loop inside the shoulder strap. 3. Pull the trigger and cable out (a) through the shoulder strap zipper. Installing 1. Starting at the shoulder strap zipper (a), thread the trigger cable, leading with the trigger cover, back into the pack (b).
- Page 12 Periodic Deployment/Service Life BCA recommends deploying your Float airbag at least once per year, both to make sure the system is operating correctly and to be sure the user knows how to operate the equipment efficiently. Put it on, pull the trigger, repack the airbag and refill the cylinder before the season starts.
- Page 13 Shipping/ Transportation/Markings Shipping And Transportation Guidelines For shipping and transportation guidelines, please visit our website at www.backcountryaccess.com. Certifications and Markings The following marks can be found on Backcountry Access Float Avalanche Airbags. The CE mark of conformity indicates that this product meets the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive (89/686/EEC).
- Page 14 Avalanche Rescue This is a basic introduction to avalanche rescue techniques. On our website, you will also find a list of avalanche instructors. We strongly suggest taking an avalanche course in your area before venturing into the backcountry. Each person needs a working beacon, probe and shovel—and must know how to use them. Before leaving, call your local avalanche forecast center and determine the danger level in the area you intend to visit: US: www.avalanche.org Canada: www.avalanche.ca...
- Page 15 Float save in Montezuma, Colorado, USA. 3rd edition...
- Page 16 Backcountry Access, Inc. 2820 Wilderness Place, Unit H Boulder, Colorado USA Phone: 303.417.1345 www.backcountryaccess.com BCA /K2 Europe K2 Sports Europe GmbH Seeshaupter Strasse 62 82377 Penzberg Germany Fon: +49 8856 901 – 0 europe@backcountryaccess.com...
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