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MAINTENANCE
7.1 SELF CHECK
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The ABS ® Avalanche Airbag is virtually
maintenance free if the following points are
observed.
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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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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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The activation handle should easily fit into the
coupler. You can add a drop of ABS
®
oil to the
coupler if you have problems removing the
handle. A sample tube of ABS
®
oil is included
and can be ordered from ABS
®
.
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Make sure that the full cartridge is screwed
in tightly each time before using the ABS
®
Avalanche Airbag.
7.2 POST-AVALANCHE CHECK
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Every use can negatively affect 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
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
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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.
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