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DISPOSAL
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
a
The activation unit is to be returned to the
manufacturer for disposal. The avalanche
backpack may be recycled or disposed of with
normal household waste.
12
WORKING LIFE
a
By adhering to the manufacturer recommended
maintenance schedule of 3 seasons, the working
life mainly depends on the degree of usage and
mostly refers to the backpack. If used according
to instructions, we recommend replacing the
ABS
®
system after 10 years of use or after
twenty activations. It is important to perform the
suggested practice activation by activating the
ABS
®
System once a year.
14.1 TROUBLESHOOTING MALFUNCTION
a
I pulled the activation handle without the
cartridge being installed:
1. The undamped explosion pressure will
damage the puncture unit and render it unsafe
and unusable.
2. It must be checked and replaced. Direct all
queries to your respective service centre.
a
Activation handle does not attach:
1. Put a drop of ABS
®
oil into the coupler. Push
up the coupler, attach and remove handle
several times until the coupler is functioning
properly.
2. If this doesn’t work the system has to be sent
to your respective service centre.
3. Do not try to attach the handle with force. If
you are out in the field and you have no ABS
®
oil
with you, push the coupler up, attach the handle
and then push the coupler down.
a
The charged activation handle does not come off:
1. You must leave the full cartridge in place.
2. Gently push the coupler upwards, wiggle the
handle from side to side and carefully try pulling
it down.
3. In addition, apply a drop of ABS
®
oil to the
handle and turn it to increase lubrication.
4. If this does not work the system has to be sent
in for service.
a
The airbags are difficult to remove from the
compartments and are hard to inflate:
1. Were the airbags folded properly?
2. Did the weight of the cartridge match the
filled weight?
3. If you answered both with yes you must send
the airbag in for service.
4. If you are unsure about either one of these
points, perform a practice activation.
5. If the problem persists send the ABS
®
-System
in for service.
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