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MAINTENANCE
7.1 SELF CHECK
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a The ABS® Avalanche Airbag is virtually
maintenance free if the following points are
observed.
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a Unfold both airbags at least once a year.
We also recommend a yearly practice
activation, preferably at the beginning of the
season. The activation can easily be
practiced on a safe site.
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a Check the release valve in the black
suction and release unit. Push the red
button several times. It must click back into
place completely each time.
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Inspect the condition of the backpack
straps, buckles, airbag compartments and
Velcro closures on a regular basis. Check
whether the puncturing unit which holds the
cartridge is free of dirt.
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Check that the piercing unit into which you
screw the cartridge is not dirty.
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Before each use of the ABS® Avalanche
Airbag, make sure that the filled cartridge is
screwed in tightly and that the release
mechanism is preloaded.
7.2 POST-AVALANCHE CHECK
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Every use can negatively aect the material.
Often the damage is not visible with the
naked eye. We therefore recommend
sending the ABS®- backpack and empty
cartridge to your service centre for a
prophylactic inspection.
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Please fill out the online form for the
avalanche accident database in full and
submit
it
to
the Österreichisches Kuratorium für Alpine
Sicherheit
(Austrian
Alpine
Safety
Board).You can find all the key information
at www.abs- airbag.com.
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If you are unable to send the ABS®
Avalanche Airbag in right away we
recommend
to
check
the
following:
1. Check the airbags visually for punctures
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2. Check the airbag fastening straps for
tears
3. Check the shoulder, waist and chest
straps as well as the seems for tears
4. Check all buckles (adjustment buckles
at the shoulder straps, waist and chest
strap) – check buckles as well as leg
straps for tears and deformation
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Send your ABS® Avalanche Airbag System
to your local Service Center for inspection.
7.3 CUSTOMER SERVICE
After
three
seasons
the
manufacturer
recommends a general inspection. The ABS®
Avalanche Airbag including cartridge and
activation handle has to be sent to your
respective service centre. The ABS customer
service will charge for this inspection. The
customer service includes a much more
extensive inspection of all ABS® parts than the
practice
activation
or
self
check.
The
appropriate ABS® customer service for each of
the countries is listed on our web page
www.abs-airbag.com.
For any further questions, do not hesitate to
contact our customer service at info@abs-
airbag.com.
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A warranty and liability for the function of
the ABS® Avalanche Airbag System
towards the purchaser is excluded in case
of non-compliance with the recommended
maintenance intervals.
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Test release: once a year
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Service by manufacturer: every 3 years
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