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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the
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ALPRIDE E2 AIRBAG system.
a This manual provides you with information This manual provides you with information
about the function and use of the ALPRIDE E2 about the function and use of the ALPRIDE E2
AIRBAG system. It applies to every out of bounds AIRBAG system. It applies to every out of bounds
snow sport enthusiast. snow sport enthusiast.
Please read this manual carefully before you use
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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.
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The ALPRIDE E2 AIRBAG system concept
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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.volume and greatly amplifies
this inverse segregation effect. The avalanche
backpack helps prevent total burial in the snow.
The airbag's shape. 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).