On/Off And Auto-Test; Airbag Inflation; Terrain Use And Led Statuses; Handling During Avalanche Incident - Scott ALPRIDE E1 User Manual

NOTE : Only alkaline or lithium (AA batteries) should be used (for quick recharging at very low temperatures).
Use brand new, premium quality Alkaline AA / L R6 batteries.
Do not use AA zinc carbon batteries and NiCd or NiMH accumulators (rechargeable). These are often not strong enough
to sufficiently charge the SuperCapacitors.
Depending on the AA batteries technology, recharge and autonomy can vary :
• Alkaline batteries :
– are capable of 1 recharge OR 3 months autonomy of normal use (1.5 month if constantly on).
– it is strongly recommended to change the batteries after 1 recharge of the system.
• Lithium batteries :
– are capable of 3 recharge OR 5 months autonomy of normal use (3 months if constantly on).
– it is strongly recommended to change the batteries after 3 recharges of the system.
MICRO-USB PORT
The micro-USB port (5V – 2 A) makes it possible to recharge the SuperCapacitors using the USB / m icro-USB cable pro-
vided. Charging can be completed with a standard USB charger (not included), like those used for cell phones. Recharging
the SuperCapacitors with the micro-USB cable takes priority over recharging via the 2 x AA batteries.
The SuperCapacitors can be recharged with the micro-USB cable even in the absence of the AA batteries.
• V. ON / OFF AND AUTO-TEST
To turn on the E1 System, use the ON / O FF switch. This safety switch prevents undesired activation inside the bag. Pull the
switch up, turn it clockwise and hold for 2 seconds.
Each time it is turned on, the E1 System conducts an auto-test to verify that the motor, SuperCapacitors and electronics
are functioning properly.
During this auto-test, the motor completes a first rotation at low speed, switching on the green LED.
If the auto-test is succesfully completed, the motor rotates a second time and the green / o range LED will blink
The system is ready for use.
If the auto-test detects a malfunction, the motor will rotate 4x and the red LED will remain on
the system and it is not operational.
If the system detects a malfunction and it is charging, the red LED will remain on and the orange LED will blink rapidly.
To turn the system OFF, pull the switch and turn it clockwise (same procedure as for turning ON). The motor will rotate 1 x
and the red LED will turn on and off again to indicate that the system has shut down.
NOTE : The LED blinking speed indicates that the system is either charging (2 x per second) or in standard ON mode (1 x
every 3 seconds).

TERRAIN USE AND LED STATUSES

To use the E1 System on terrain, you will need to :
1- Turn ON the E1 System (see section V .)
2- Verify that the auto-test is okay (see section V .)
If the green LED blinks, the system is operational with at least six hours of autonomy
If the orange LED blinks, the system is operational with less than six hours of autonomy.
If the red LED blinks, the system cannot guarantee 100% inflation (but it will still attempt to inflate the airbag as much
as possible)
If the red LED remains on, the system is defective and should not be used.
NOTE : The LED blinking speed indicates that the system is either charging (2 x per second) or in standard ON mode (1 x
every 3 seconds).
To activate the airbag inflation, pull hard (between 5 to 10 k g) on the activation trigger.
• VI. AIRBAG INFLATION
In the event of an avalanche, pull hard (between 5 to 10 k g) on the activation trigger. The airbag will inflate in 3-4 seconds.
The compressor will operate for six seconds and then stop.
The airbag will remain inflated for a minimum of three minutes and then slowly begin to deflate.
Once inflation is complete, the SuperCapacitors will automatically recharge thanks to the two AA batteries if installed (see
section I V.)
NOTE : In compliance with the EN 1 6716 standard "Certification of Avalanche Airbags", the airbag must remain inflated for
a minimum of three minutes. An avalanche airbag is not a life vest; therefore, it is normal that it does not remain inflated at
full pressure for more than three minutes.

HANDLING DURING AVALANCHE INCIDENT

In the event of an avalanche, always try to reach a place of safety or escape from the path of the snowslip. If on them, try
also to remove your skis or snowboard, as these have an anchoring effect in an avalanche. Once the avalanche appears to
be losing momentum, close your mouth and hold your arms in front of your face to create a life-saving air pocket. Once the
avalanche has stopped moving and you can extract yourself, do not remove the airbag and help others. Only remove when
you are confident there is no more risk of a second avalanche.
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