USER MANUAL / ENGLISH
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STORAGE, CLEANING & SERVICE LIFE
STORAGE
Store your Float E2 Airbag system in a cool, dry environment. For safety reasons, keep the backpack out of the reach of children. Backcountry Access
Inc. and Alpride SA shall not be liable for any damages and losses due to improper storage.
CLEANING
Use only water (no cleaning products!) to clean the backpack. Ensure that the entire product is dry before using it again to avoid the risk of icing. In
case of a dirty inflator, the inflator system must be cleaned properly with a damp soft microfiber towel.Backcountry Access Inc. and Alpride SA shall
not be liable for any damages and losses due to improper cleaning.
DISPOSAL
The product must not be disposed in the household waste. Do not mechanically disrupt or incinerate the product. This may lead to potential hazards.
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES:
• Never dispose of the electrical appliance in your household waste.
• Return the electrical appliance using the recycling facilities provided.
• Contact your local refuse disposal authority for more details.
AA/LR6 1.5 V Batteries:
• Never dispose of batteries in your household waste.
• They may contain toxic heavy metals and are subject to hazardous waste regulations.
• The chemical symbols of the heavy metals are: Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury, Pb = lead.
• Only dispose of batteries when they are fully discharged.
• Before disposing of the appliance it is essential to first remove the batteries.
• Return batteries using the recycling facilities provided.
• Contact your local refuse disposal authority for more details.
SERVICE LIFE
The product has a limited life time and should be replaced in case of signs of mechanical wear. It is recommended to regularly control your gear
and to replace it at least every five years after first use. The functioning could be reduced due to mechanical wear or improper use. Dispose of the
product if you notice any damage. The Float E2 Airbag system is designed to withstand 50 inflations.
13 TRANSPORT & TRAVEL
The Float E2 Airbag system uses only 2 AA batteries. The Float E2 Airbag system has no Li-Ion / Li-Po battery, no gas cartridges under pressure
and no pyrotechnic trigger.
The Float E2 Airbag system has no restrictions for travelling and shall not be considered as Dangerous Good in the meaning of the Dangerous Goods
Regulations.
Even though there are absolutely no restrictions for travelling with the Float E2 Airbag system, to avoid any misunderstanding with airport security
agents, we recommend to announce to the airlines that you are travelling with an electrical avalanche airbag WITHOUT battery. The Float E2 Airbag
system has a pressure relief valve system.
14 TROUBLESHOOTING
MALFUNCTION TROUBLESHOOTING
The airbag doesn’t inflate when pulling trigger?
1- Is the E2 On? → Check LED
2- Are the supercapacitors charged enough (LED orange or green)?
3- Is the autotest ok? → Check LED
The autotest doesn’t work?
The supercapacitors are not charged enough to run the motor?
→ Wait for orange or green LED
Autotest does not complete → Check LED
Check that ice or snow is not blocking the compressor wheel, dry the
system completely before further use.
Airbag does not inflate fully?
There might be any of the following reasons for the malfunction:
1- If the airbag is rolled instead of properly folded
2- Because there is a webbing or something covering and restraining
the zipper
3- The deflation button is blocked in deflating position and preventing
the non-return valve to close properly
The system does not charge from the AA batteries?
Make sure you are using brand new, premium quality alkaline or lithium
AA / LR6 batteries.
Do not use AA zinc carbon batteries and NiCd or NiMH accumulators
(rechargeable).
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