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Self check
• The ABS Avalanche Airbag is maintenance free if the following points are observed.
• 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.
• Check the release valve in the black suction and release unit. Push the red button several times. It has to completely click back into place each time.
• 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
• The activation handle should easily fit into the coupler. You can add a drop of silicone oil to the coupler if you have problems removing the handle. A sample tube of silicone oil is included and can be ordered from ABS.
• Make sure that the full cartridge is screwed in tightly each time before using the ABS Avalanche Airbag.
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Post-avalanche check
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. Please attach the filled out questionnaire to be used for statistical analysis of avalanche accidents.
If you are unable to send the ABS Avalanche Airbag in right away we recommend to check the following:
– check the airbags visually for punctures
– check the airbag fastening straps for tears
– check the shoulder, waist and chest straps as well as the seems for tears
– check all buckles (adjustment buckles at the shoulder straps, waist and chest strap)
– check buckles as well as leg straps for tears and deformation
In any case send the ABS Avalanche Airbag System to your respective service center for inspection.
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Customer service
After three seasons the manufacturer recommends a general inspection. The ABS Avalanche Airbag including cartridge and activation handle have to be send to your respective service center. 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 under contacts.
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