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- Page 1 REDUCED TO PROTECTION GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG | INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE | MANUEL D‘UTILISATION | ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO...
- Page 2 Netztasche...
- Page 3 G Handle cable opening G Accès au câble de poignée G Accesso cavo maniglia H AVABAG-Klippfixierung H AVABAG clip fastening H Fixation à clip AVABAG H Fissaggio a clip AVABAG AVABAG-Klettfixierung I AVABAG hook-and-loop I Fixation scratch AVABAG I Fissaggio con fibbia a J Führungskanal...
- Page 4 BEING PREPARED EDUCATION AND PRODUCTS FOR MAXIMUM PROTECTION We show you how to stay safe – in the SAFETY ADADEMY LAB on ortovox.com...
- Page 5 DEUTSCH 03 – 29 ENGLISH 30 – 57 FRANCAIS 58 – 85 ITALIANO 86 – 113 ENGLISH...
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Page 6: Behavior On The Mountain
• An avalanche is always absolutely life threatening for you and the people around you. • You should never take greater risks with the AVABAG avalanche airbag than you would without it. • An AVABAG can prevent burial, but offers only limited protection against traps in the terrain (ditches, brooks, etc.), from a fall or from a collision with rocks, trees or other obstacles. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
System preparation The ORTOVOX AVABAG avalanche airbags are designed for the enormous Practicing instructions for the AVABAG avalanche forces that can be encountered in airbag an avalanche. Therefore, all AVABAG Storing/adjusting the length of the ... -
Page 8: Function And Operating Principle
In this way, the AVABAG avalanche airbag surrounding environment and the 160 liter AVABAG can reduce the risk of total burial. It can also keep your balloon (N) inflates within three seconds. -
Page 9: Avabag Advantages At A Glance
• REVOLUTIONARY AIRBAG DESIGN: • ERGONOMIC GRIP: The fully welded AVABAG balloon is air tight, tear The innovative shape makes it easier to activate resistant and has a very small pack size. while wearing gloves, regardless of whether you are right or left handed, and the length can be •... -
Page 10: Components
For a complete, ready-to-use AVABAG avalanche airbag, you need the following components. All components are also available separately from your specialist dealer. Detailed labels of some components can be found on the envelope of the AVABAG instructions for use. 1. ORTOVOX AVABAG backpack 2. - Page 11 1. CORRECTLY INSTALLING THE AVABAG SYSTEM (P) Ensure that the AVABAG system (P) has been installed correctly. For this, the AVABAG system (P) must be installed correctly, the activation cable with silver ball (O) must be able to pass through the feed channel with no restrictions (J) and the AVABAG balloon (N) must be correctly folded (see pages 46 –...
- Page 12 SYSTEM PREPARATION CHECK BEFORE EACH USE: 3. CHECKING / RE-ARMING THE AVABAG SYSTEM (P) ACTIVATION MECHANISM ✔ Control the piercing needle (Q1): Check if the piercing needle (Q1), inside the cartridge bushing (Q), is intact. piercing needle should be easily visible.
- Page 13 AVABAG cartridge and the AVABAG avalanche airbag would then no longer be usable. a. Screw the AVABAG cartridge into the cartridge bushing (Q) right up to the stop so that the sealing ring can no longer be seen on the AVABAG cartridge.
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Page 14: System Preparation
WARNING: The safety fastening closes the deflation valve under the deflation mark (E). If the valve safety fastening (D) is open, it can cause air to leak out and therefore the AVABAG avalanche airbag to activate incorrectly. -
Page 15: Use
2. Fasten both buckles on the hip and chest straps (L) one after the other and ensure that they are properly locked into place (see image below). If you have followed all of the system preparation and usage points, your AVABAG avalanche airbag is ready to use. - Page 16 ACTIVATING THE AVABAG AVALANCHE AIRBAG: In the case of an avalanche, activate the AVABAG avalanche airbag immediately. It is better to activate once too often than once too seldom. To do this, pull the activation handle abruptly and as firmly as possible.
- Page 17 SKIING AREA, ETC. SO THAT YOU ARE AS AVABAG avalanche airbag safely and get a feeling for SURE AS POSSIBLE WHEN HANDLING THE AVABAG the required activation force in an avalanche. You AVALANCHE AIRBAG.
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Page 18: Storing/Adjusting The Length Of The Activation Handle
STORING/ADJUSTING THE LENGTH OF THE ACTIVATION HANDLE The activation handle can be set in two different length positions (illustration left and middle), (S = SHORT; L = LONG). Change the length of the grip only when the CARTRIDGE HAS BEEN REMOVED, otherwise it may cause a failed or false activation. -
Page 19: Removing/Dismantling The Activation Handle
REMOVING/DISMANTLING THE ACTIVATION HANDLE Remove the cartridge before removing the activation handle (T). Remove the activation handle (T) from the feed channel (J) using the following steps: a. Open the lock on the position slider (X) on the back of the activation handle (T) by pressing on the lock with a suitable object. -
Page 20: Mounting The Activation Handle
MOUNTING THE ACTIVATION HANDLE (T) a. Lead the activation cable with silver ball (O) through the cable inlet (V) in the activation handle (T). b. Position the silver ball on the activation cable (O) so that the silver ball is in the position slider (X) in the position for the desired length setting L or S (W1/2). -
Page 21: Removing The Avabag System
If the cartridges are still full, store them with AVABAG eyelets (S). the protective cap screwed on in their original 5. Open the orange AVABAG hook and loop fastener (I) packaging in a safe place, out of the reach of children, at room temperature (approx. 20°C). -
Page 22: Installing The Avabag System
INSTALLING THE AVABAG SYSTEM WARNING: THE AVABAG BACKPACK MODELS HAVE DIFFERENT HANDLE CABLE OPENINGS (G) Handle cable opening (G) for ASCENT 30 / 28 S Handle cable opening (G) for FREE RIDER 22 / 20 S // ASCENT 22 1. To open the AVABAG compartment (Z2) open the 5. -
Page 23: The Right Way To Pack
(Z1) into the AVABAG compartment so that they block the activation of the AVABAG balloon (N). When the AVABAG system is installed, you should not pack any items in the AVABAG compartment (Z2). SKI/SNOWBOARD TRANSPORT AND PACKING THE BACKPACK:... -
Page 24: Re-Use After Activation
Make sure, as shown in b. & d., to fold the outer 3. Deflate the AVABAG balloon completely (N) using the wings WITH the AVABAG eyelets (S). deflation valve (R), by pressing the deflation mark In steps c, d (second image) and e, the folds should be about HAND WIDTH. - Page 25 7. If there is any air still in the AVABAG balloon (N) 10. Close the cover for the burst zipper (B) and make when folding, this can be removed by repeatedly sure that the yellow burst zipper (A) is not under pressing the deflation mark (E) on the outside tension.
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Page 26: Avabag Cartridges
• AVABAG cartridges must not be manipulated • Do not expose AVABAG cartridges to heat (direct sunlight; stovetop; oven; radiator). • Store AVABAG cartridges at room temperature (approx. 20°C) in a safe, dry place in the original packaging and with the protective cap screwed on. -
Page 27: Annual Check-Up
(Q). This must be easily visible balloon for possible damage and fold it back up (see image). (see page 50 / 51). Ensure that the entire AVABAG system (P) is completely dry when installed. 2. Carry out a practice activation WITHOUT CARTRIDGE at least once per year. -
Page 28: Maintenance, Storage, Transport
MAINTENANCE AFTER AVALANCHE DEPLOYMENT: STORAGE: Each avalanche deployment can push the material to The AVABAG system must be stored in a dry place, its limit and damage the AVABAG avalanche airbag. out of the reach of children, at room temperature (approx. 20°C). - Page 29 SERVICE LIFE: SENDING THE AVABAG CARTRIDGES: Provided that the recommended maintenance If you wish to send the AVABAG cartridge, inform the schedule, the annual check-ups and appropriate transport company about the filled cartridge. The information required by the transport company handling are correctly adhered to, the AVABAG system has a maximum service life of 10 years.
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Page 30: Warnings
AVABAG cartridge. should take your AVABAG system to your specialist dealer. • Store your AVABAG system in a dry place, out of • The AVABAG system may only be used in combi- nation with one of the following AVABAG backpack the reach of children, at room temperature (approx. -
Page 31: Technical Information
TECHNICAL INFORMATION The AVABAG avalanche airbag system is certified by TÜV Süd Product Service GmbH in the context of a GS • Airbag volume: approx. 160 liters mark audit (a product safety mark), in accordance with • System weight: approx. 690g PPE directive 89/686 EEC as well as the CE guidelines. - Page 33 AVABAG-La- and to receive the best formé sur les innovations del tuo AVABAG , registra il winenairbag auf unserer service for your AVABAG, ou besoins de mainte- tuo prodotto.
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