bca Float series - Using the Avalanche Airbag; Pre-Use Equipment Checks; Pack Storage and Obstructions

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Equipment Check – Before Every Use Check the Following:
System Fittings
Follow the previous “Installing Compressed Air Cylinder” steps to verify connections are correct.
Verify the trigger cable nut connection by unscrewing the trigger cover
z and making sure the
trigger cable nut
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is attached securely to the trigger pin
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.Replacetriggercover.
Air Cylinder
Check the pressure gauge
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onthecompressedaircylinderandmakesureitisbetween2500and
2700psi(172to186bar)atroomtemperature(approximately70°For21°C).Pressuremust
be checked at room temperature for the reading to be accurate. Check pressure before every use.
WARNING: PRESSURE MUST BE IN THIS RANGE OR THE SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION
PROPERLY. Once the system is exposed to cold, the pressure will drop. If the pressure is ever
observedbelow2000psi(138bar),atanytemperature,theairbagmaynotfillcompletely.
Inspect the cylinder. Do not use a cylinder that is dented or damaged.
Pack
Make sure the Velcro flap on the top of the
airbag compartment is securely fastened.
This will ensure that the airbag is
completely stored and secure.
Only the airbag and ejector are meant
to be stored in the airbag compartment. WARNING: Never store any additional items in this
compartment; items may prevent the airbag from deploying.
Check that nothing is loose inside the compressed air system or blocking the ejector assembly.
Make sure the compartment is zipped completely shut.
Check to make sure that nothing is obstructing the airbag compartment on the outside of the pack.
WARNING: Avoid placing sharp object such as, crampons, ice tools, poles or exposed ski/
snowboard edges near or on top of the airbag compartment. Only carry skis using the diagonal
ski carry. Do not use the side compression straps for A-frame carry, as they may obstruct the airbag’s
deploymentand/ordamagetheairbag.
Perform visual inspection of stitching and fabric of the backpack. Ensure that the carrying system of
the backpack is not torn, abraded, or worn. Damaged gear must be retired.
Using the Avalanche Airbag
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