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WELCOME
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Thank you, for your purchase of the ABS®
Avalanche Airbag System. This manual provides
you with information about the function and use
of the ABS® Avalanche Airbag System. It
applies to every out of bounds snow sport
enthusiast. Please read this manual carefully
before you use this equipment. Pay special
attention to the warning notices and strictly
adhere to the information within. In order to be
able to easily consult this user manual we
suggest that you keep it in a convenient location.
Make sure you include it if you choose to pass
this equipment on.
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The ABS® Avalanche Airbag System is an
emergency equipment, which under certain
conditions can prevent a total burial if activated.
It cannot prevent the release of an avalanche.
An element of deadly risk remains even if the
user doesn’t get buried. Every avalanche is
absolutely life threatening regardless of any
equipment. Therefore, the ABS® Avalanche
Airbag System should not encourage you to take
greater risks.
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For the functioning of the ABS® Avalanche
Airbag you need an activation unit (car
handle). Each ABS® system is tested prior to
delivery.
The extreme situation of an avalanche requires
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Practiced approach to the ABS® system.
ABS® therefore recommends a training
activation as part of your personal training.
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Please read the user manual before you
complete the warranty form online under:
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Your warranty claim will then be extended
to 4 years.
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Make sure you have load the System and
you have attached a full cartridge.
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Always change the cartridge after an
activation of the system!
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The system is ready for use again when it
gots loaded and the cartridge has been
exchanged.
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Remove the activation handle when airbag
is not in use. Always use the ABS®
Avalanche Airbag System in combination
with an avalanche transceiver, shovel and
probe.
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A warranty and liability for the function of the
ABS® Avalanche Airbag System vis-à-vis the
purchaser is excluded in particular in the event of
improper handling, attempted repairs or parts
replacement by unauthorized persons, operation
or connection with third-party components not
authorized by ABS, as well as non-compliance
with the recommended maintenance intervals.
Test release: once a year
Service by manufacturer: every 3 years