USER MANUAL / ENGLISH
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the ALPRIDE E2 AIRBAG system.
This manual provides you with information about the function and use of the ALPRIDE E2 AIRBAG system. It applies to every out of bounds snow
sport enthusiast.
Please read this manual carefully before you use the device. Pay special attention to the warning notices and strictly adhere to the information within
the user manual. In order to be able to easily consult this user manual we suggest that you keep it in a convenient location.
The ALPRIDE E2 AIRBAG system is an emergency equipment, which under certain conditions can prevent a total burial if activated. It cannot prevent
the release of an avalanche. An element of deadly risk remains even if the user doesn’t get buried. Every avalanche is absolutely life threatening
regardless of any equipment. Therefore the ALPRIDE E2 AIRBAG system should not encourage you to take greater risks.
In the event of an avalanche, the user must tug on the trigger handle in order to activate the inflation: this inflates the 162 litres avalanche airbag
within 3 seconds.
The ALPRIDE E2 AIRBAG system concept is based on the physical principle of inverse segregation. This is a phenomenon whereby, given a uniformly
moving mass of particles, the smaller particles sink downwards and the larger ones float to the surface. The inflated airbag increases the victim’s
volume and greatly amplifies this inverse segregation effect. The avalanche backpack helps prevent total burial in the snow. The airbag’s shape
protects the back and the head of the user. Moreover, the rounded shape gives optimal float efficiency on the avalanche and the bright airbag color
helps rapid localization.
The ALPRIDE E2 AIRBAG system is certified by TÜV Süd (Daimlerstr. 11, 85748 Garching bei München, Germany.) to meet the requirements of the EU regulation
(EU 2016 / 425).
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WARNING & APPROPRIATE USE
• All safety equipment has its limits. carefully read and follow all the instructions.
• The intended and reasonably foreseeable use of this backpack is solely: skiing,
snowboarding, snowshoeing. it cannot be used in water.
• Do not submerge the system in water.
• The ALPRIDE E2 AIRBAG system cannot prevent avalanches from occurring.
• Avalanches are life-threatening, no matter what equipment is deployed.
• Users must not take more risks simply because they are wearing a ALPRIDE E2 AIRBAG system.
• Use of a avalanche backpack is no guarantee that total burial in snow will not occur.
• The ALPRIDE E2 AIRBAG system requires careful handling and proper inspection before each use.
• When packing the airbags make sure that nothing can tear or damage the airbag, inflator system and its fabric cover. also make sure that the
airbag can open up freely.
• Fold the airbag according to the instructions. improper folding inhibits the opening of the airbag, can lead to malfunctioning and can damage the
backpack.
• Alpride sa cannot be held responsible for injuries caused by an avalanche involving its ALPRIDE E2 AIRBAG system.
• Hazard is best avoided by avoiding hazardous situations.
• Keep children away from the ALPRIDE E2 AIRBAG system.
• Be careful not to endanger other people when practicing the activation of the air-bag.
• In order to avoid an unwanted or inadvertent activation where other people could be harmed by such an accidental activation, it is recommended
that you stow the trigger handle in the shoulder strap sleeve with the covered zipper, especially on chairlifts, in gondolas, in or around a helicopter,
the bus, train, automobile, etc.
• the ALPRIDE E2 AIRBAG system does not replace conventional avalanche rescue equipment: transceivers, shovels and probes should always be
taken on off-piste tours.
• the ALPRIDE E2 AIRBAG system has to stay clean all time. in case of a spoiled inflator system, the function of the airbag system is not granted.
• do not use the alpride E2 with unauthorized carrying systems (backpack, vest, etc.).
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