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Step 5
Attaching activation handle
In order to attach the activation handle, align the pin with the
brass coupler and push the handle in . With the other hand flip
up the plastic flap, thus administering counter pressure .
The brass coupler will automatically snap back .
Only then is the handle
attached properly and
ready to use . Dose the
coupler with a drop of
ABS oil at regular inter-
vals so that the handle
can be attached and
detached easily . This
prevents accidental
activations . If the
handle will not attach
refer to point 13 .1 .
If the handle is not
attached properly and
is stuck due to the coupler snapping back into place, a proper
activation will be impossible .
Attention! Only attach the handle if a full cartridge has been
screwed in. When activating without a cartridge or with an
empty one, the system will be damaged, see 13.1
If you followed all the steps up to this point your ABS-System
is now operational .
Step 6
Velcro closure
The Velcro closure secures the activation handle in order to avoid
unwanted activations .
Before you leave a patrolled area, the
Velcro closure must be completely loosened and attached
behind the activation handle to facilitate an unhindered activa-
tion.
A tightly fastened Velcro usually prohibits an activation .
In order to completely eliminate unwanted activations we
recommend that you remove the activation handle . Particularly
in situations when you could endanger yourself and other people
such as on chairlifts, in gondolas, in or around a helicopter, the
bus, train, automobile, etc .
For the wireless activation handle please consult the special
instruction manual .
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Step 4
Checking the activation handle
ATTENTION:
Before attaching the activation handle, make sure
that a full cartridge is screwed in.
The activation handle is charged with a small pressurized
capsule, which contains 0.19 grams of explosives. It can
therefore only be used once after which it must be replaced for
a refill. By pulling the attached activation handle the pressurized
capsule explodes. The resulting pressure punctures the cartridge
and the airbags are filled.
The pressurized capsule functions for a limited time only.
Wetherefore do not recommend the use of unused cartridges
after 3 winter seasons.
The pin has to be firmly fixed and the red line should not be
visible. If the red line is visible on the pin, the handle has not
been charged and therefore will not function properly!
Do not use damaged handles as this might cause it to burst
during the activation function.
Do not try to pull the pin
out of the coupler –
there is a risk of injury!
Protect the handle from
contamination!
Always store the handle
away from children!
For the wireless activation
handle please consult the
special instruction manual.
English
Step 4
Checking the activation handle
The activation handle is charged with a small pressurized capsule,
which contains 0 .19 grams of explosives . It can therefore only
be used once after which it must be replaced for a refill .
By pulling the attached activation handle the pressurized capsule
explodes . The resulting pressure punctures the cartridge and the
airbags are filled .
The pressurized capsule functions for a limited time only .
We therefore do not recommend the use of unused cartridges
after 3 winter seasons .
The guaranteed service life is indicated on a red cap that covers
the side opening of the activation handle . It indicates the year of
expiry . The month of expiry is always May of the year shown .
Unused, expired activation handles can be exchanged for a fee .
The pin has to be firmly fixed and the red line should not be
visible. If the red line is visible on the pin, the handle has not
been charged and therefore will not function properly!
Do not use damaged handles as this might cause it to burst duri-
ng the activation function .
Do not try to pull the pin
out of the coupler –
there is a risk of injury!
Protect the handle from
contamination!
Always store the handle
away from children!
For the wireless activation handle please consult the special
instruction manual .
English
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