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Using the Avalanche Airbag
Deployment
When traveling in avalanche terrain, unzip the pocket where the trigger handle is stored (see
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image on right for reference). In case of an avalanche, pull the trigger handle quickly in a downward
motion. Try skiing or riding to the flanks of the avalanche to escape the debris. When the avalanche
slows down, preserve your airway by covering your mouth with your hand or elbow.
What to Expect
The airbag should exit the backpack and fill completely in approximately three
seconds. The airbag will continue to build pressure for a few seconds longer until
the system pressure equalizes. The airbag will hold air for several minutes until
the threat of an avalanche has passed.
After Deployment
Release the air from the airbag by pressing the release valve with your finger.
The valve is located underneath the orange release valve cover . Do not use
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hard or sharp objects to hold the release valve open, as they could damage the
valve-sealing surface. Re-pack the airbag into the airbag compartment. See
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"Packing the Airbag" below for details. The Float airbag will not deploy again until
the cylinder is refilled or replaced. This can be done at a BCA retailer or refill
center (see www.backcountryaccess.com/refillcenters). To install the charged cylinder, see "Installing
Compressed Air Cylinder" on page 12. If you have deployed your airbag in an avalanche, please
contact BCA for a free product inspection.
Packing the Airbag
The airbag must be stuffed, not folded or rolled into the airbag compartment. DO NOT ROLL THE
AIRBAG OR THE SYSTEM MAY NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY. If the airbag is wet, dry it completely
before packing. Empty any residual air from the airbag using the release valve (you may need to do
this periodically as you pack the bag). After this air has been released, disconnect the air hose from
the cylinder before stuffing the airbag.
1) Completely separate the zipper so the slider is only attached to one set of teeth.
Bring zipper slider back to the opposite side of pack, (side where the zipper begins) (a).
2) Begin stuffing the airbag into the same side of the pack as the current location (a) of the slider.
3) After you have stuffed the first half of the airbag beyond the top Velcro flap, (b) zip the airbag
compartment to this point (b) and fold over the Velcro flap.
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4) Finish stuffing the remaining airbag and pull the zipper the rest
of the way (c).
5) Refill or exchange your empty cylinder before using your
Float pack again.
c
a
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