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bca Float series User Manual

bca Float series
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Owner’s Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel D’Utilisation
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bca Float series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Brandbca
ModelFloat series
CategoryAccessories
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Theory of Operation, Disclaimer, and Warranty

Why an Avalanche Airbag?

Explains the purpose of an airbag in reducing burial depth and excavation time during avalanches.

Disclaimer of Liability

States the Float system aids survival but requires correct usage; it does not prevent avalanches.

Manufacturer Warranty

Details the product's three-year warranty, covering parts and labor, with claim requirements.

Instructions and Warnings

Purpose and Practice

Outlines the airbag's purpose and recommends annual practice deployments for user familiarity.

Pre-Field Inspection and Pressure Check

Emphasizes checking all connections, trigger security, and cylinder pressure before use.

Proper Fit and Storage

Stresses wearing waist/leg straps, avoiding sharp objects, proper folding, and dry storage.

Inadvertent Inflation and Repair Policy

Advises on storing trigger handles to prevent accidental deployment and using authorized repair services.

Equipment Check

Compressed Air System Components

Identifies and illustrates the key components of the compressed air system for inspection.

Installing Compressed Air Cylinder

Connecting the Air System

Step-by-step guide for connecting the air hose and trigger cable to the cylinder.

Using the Avalanche Airbag

Pre-Use Equipment Checks

Details essential checks for system fittings, air cylinder pressure, and pack integrity.

Pack Storage and Obstructions

Focuses on securing the airbag compartment and ensuring no external items obstruct deployment.

Using the Avalanche Airbag (Continued)

Pack Adjustments and Fit

Guides on proper pack fitting, attaching the leg strap, and securing the waist buckle.

Deployment Sequence

Describes the action of pulling the trigger handle and the expected airbag inflation process.

Post-Deployment Procedures

Instructions for releasing air, repacking the airbag, and returning components to their original positions.

Maintenance

Packing the Airbag

Detailed, illustrated steps for correctly folding and repacking the airbag into its compartment.

Maintenance (Continued)

Empty Cylinder and Refill

Explains that an empty cylinder requires refilling or replacement for subsequent deployments.

Removing Airbag System Components

Outlines the process for safely disconnecting and removing the airbag system from the pack.

Installing Airbag System

Threading the Airbag Rope

Guides on correctly threading the airbag rope through slits and webbing loops for installation.

Installing Airbag System (Continued)

Moving the Trigger Location

Details how to remove and re-install the trigger mechanism in either shoulder strap.

Storage and Service Life

Proper Storage Conditions

Advises on storing the system in a cool, dry environment and cylinder temperature limits.

Periodic Deployment and Lifespan

Recommends annual practice deployments and discusses the system's expected lifespan and factors affecting it.

Discharging the Air Cylinder

Instructs on safely discharging the compressed air cylinder via practice deployment.

Shipping, Transportation, and Certifications

Shipping and Transportation Guidelines

Directs users to the website for guidelines on shipping and transporting the equipment.

Certifications and Markings

Lists product certifications like CE mark, TÜV SÜD testing, and U.S. patent information.

Avalanche Rescue Techniques

Basic Rescue Overview

Provides an introduction to avalanche rescue steps including beacon search, probing, and shoveling.

Beacon Search Procedures

Details signal, coarse, and fine search methods for locating a buried victim with a beacon.

Probing and Pinpointing

Explains how to probe for a buried victim and pinpoint their location accurately.

Shoveling Techniques

Offers efficient techniques for shoveling debris during an avalanche rescue operation.

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