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2. Insert the Left Side Buckle (3a) through the Right-Side Buckle (3b), then tighten
the straps for a secure fit.
3. Locate the Leg Strap (3c) stored inside the Leg Strap Storage Pocket (3d). Wrap the
Leg Strap back around the back of your right leg, then between your legs. Clip the
Leg Strap Clip (3e) through the Leg Strap Loop (3f).
4. If the leg strap is too tight or too loose adjust it at the metal adjustment buckle at
the base of the right shoulder strap. Ensure the strap is doubled back through the
buckle.
5. Buckle and tighten the Sternum Strap (3g).
6. Adjust the shoulder straps to distribute the load between the shoulders and
waist.
ARMING THE SYSTEM (FIGURE 4)
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WARNING! It is critical that the system be armed before entering avalanche
terrain.
1. Unzip the Deployment Handle Pocket (1b) in the shoulder strap and expose the
Deployment Handle (1c).
2. To arm the system, press and hold (~3 seconds) the red Power Button (1d) on
the bottom of the Deployment Handle (1c) until the fan briefly runs. Release the
button upon hearing the fan run.
3. Be sure to disarm the JetForce BT system when not in use.
SYSTEM STATUS LIGHTS
1. After arming, the system should show a pulsing green System Status Light (1e)
indicating the system is armed and ready for deployment. Also see Figure 7.
2. In any system state (armed, charging, calibration), the JetForce BT system
provides comprehensive self-diagnosis. Warnings or errors are indicated with the
red System Status Light (1e). For error indications, refer to the Troubleshooting
section of this manual.
DEPLOYING THE AIRBAG (FIGURE 4)
With the backpack on and all straps securely fastened and the system successfully
armed and showing a pulsing green light, the airbag can now be deployed.
1. Grasp the Deployment Handle (1c) and firmly pull downward to turn the fan on.
2. The airbag will begin to deploy immediately. The fan will run at full power for
9 seconds, followed by lower speed operation and short refilling bursts for 3
minutes.
3. The airbag will deflate after 3 minutes and then automatically switch back to
armed mode.
4. To interrupt the inflation/deflation process after the initial 9 second deployment
period and return to armed mode, press and hold the red Power Button (1d) for ~3
seconds.
REPACKING (FIGURE 5)
1. Prior to repacking, the airbag must be fully deflated.
2. To manually deflate the airbag:
a. Locate the Deflate Access Port (5c) near the Fan Housing (5a) near the mesh on
the lower right side of the pack.
b. Locate the round finger-sized Air Release Button (5b) on the end of the Fan
Housing (5a).
c. Press the Air Release Button (5b) to open the valve, then compress the airbag
to squeeze out the remaining air.
3. Locate the Airbag Pocket - Zipper Pull (5d) underneath the Release Flap (1l) and
move it to the opposite side of the pack.
4. Connect the zipper ends together and zip closed while evenly stuffing the airbag
into the Airbag Pocket. Do not roll or fold the airbag while stuffing it.
5. Close the zipper all the way to the bottom of the left side of the pack.
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WARNING! It is imperative that the zipper pull (5d) go past the end of the
short side of the zipper, otherwise the airbag will not deploy. The zipper pull
must be disengaged from the short side of the zipper (see label 5e).
6. Snap the Release Clip (1k) located on the Release Flap (1l) onto the Airbag Release
Post (1j) and tuck the perimeter of the Release Flap under the surrounding
weather shield.
DISARMING THE SYSTEM
There are two stages of manual disarmament:
• Short Term Storage (Sleep) – Less than 7 days without use
• Long Term Storage (Storage) – More than 7 days without use
1. To disarm the system (short term storage) hold the red Power Button (1d) until the
red light begins blinking (~3 seconds), then release the button. No light indication
after the button has been released indicates that the system has properly
powered down.
2. To put the pack in Storage (long term storage), arm the pack per the "ARMING THE
SYSTEM" section of this manual. With system armed, hold the red Power Button
(1d) until you see a red blinking light and then a red solid light (~10 seconds),
then release the button. No light indication indicates that the system has been
properly powered down.
NOTE! There will be a 4-second wake-up delay after the system has been in
storage mode.
3. Store the Deployment Handle (1c) inside the shoulder strap Deployment Handle
Pocket (1b) and zip the pocket closed.
The JetForce BT system also provides automatic disarmament for battery protec-
tion reasons:
• Auto-Sleep: Automatic switch from armed state to sleep mode after 12 hours
without movement. The 12 hours timeout can be changed or disabled (=> Pieps
app => settings).
• Auto-Storage: Automatic switch from sleep mode to storage mode after 7 days or
if the battery reaches a critical charge level.
SPECIFIC WARNINGS
A Disarm the system and stow the Deployment Handle (1c) before riding a ski lift,
tram, airplane, helicopter, snowcat or vehicle and before entering small, confined
spaces.
A Do not strap anything across the airbag pocket zipper.
Armed, with the fan motor NOT running, the JetForce BT Backpack does not affect
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either a transmitting or receiving avalanche beacon.
A When the JetForce BT's fan is running, the system may interfere with avalanche
beacons.
A All avalanche beacons are very sensitive to electrical and magnetic influence.
To minimize interference, carry the beacon on the front side of your body,
maximizing the distance between the beacon and the JetForce BT motor.
A Do not store any items in the Airbag Pocket (1i). Small items might damage or stop
the fan.
Modifying the design in anyway, using the design for unintended purposes, or
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failing to read and follow any of the instructions may result in serious injury or
death.
A Disarm the JetForce BT and stow the Deployment Handle (1c) before shipping or
storing the device.
A The Leg Strap (3c) prevents the backpack from being ripped off your body during
an avalanche. We strongly recommend its use.
A Always check the Deployment Handle (1c) for a pulsing green light when
approaching avalanche terrain.
As with all protective equipment, it is important to practice its use to ensure that
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you are capable of using it properly when necessary.
A We strongly discourage acquiring second hand equipment. In order to fully trust
your gear, you must know its history of use.
A Only charge the battery using the provided JetForce BT Airbag Charging Power
Supply (type: GlobTek, Inc. GTM91120-3024-T2)
A Do not submerge the system in water.
A Do not crush, puncture or subject the Lithium-Ion Battery (1g) to excessive
mechanical shock or vibration.
A Do not insert any item into the battery terminals or deliberately short the
contacts.
A Do not subject the JetForce BT Backpack to temperatures higher than 55° C
[130°F].
Do not attempt to disassemble the Lithium-Ion Battery (1g) or the Airbag Control
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Module.
A Only the battery can be removed. Do not attempt to remove any other component
of the JetForce BT Backpack.
A Physical damage to the JetForce BT system or battery may result in non-function
or excessive heat or fire.
A Use caution when removing/installing the battery or storing it outside of the pack.
The JetForce BT Backpack will not increase survivability outside of the intended
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application and design.
A Do not allow this device or any other protective equipment to change your
perception about the dangers of avalanches.
BLUETOOTH CONNECTION
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The JetForce BT system can be wirelessly connected to the Pieps app, which is
available for both Android and iOS devices with Bluetooth 4.0 or higher. The app
provides system information and allows you to install updated firmware, adjust
system parameters, and troubleshoot the system. The system can be connected to
your Bluetooth device using the following procedure:
1. With the system disarmed, press the red Power Button (1d) 5 times within 3
seconds to enter Bluetooth mode.
2. When the system is in Bluetooth mode and is searching for a connection, the first
and second blue Charge Status Lights (1f) will alternate.
3. When the system has successfully connected to your device, the first and second
blue Charge Status Lights (1f) will still alternate, while the third and fourth Charge
Status Lights (1f) will go solid.
4. Follow the instructions in the Pieps app to make the required system checks and
updates.
5. To exit Bluetooth mode, disconnect the system using the app and wait 30
seconds. The system will return to a disarmed state. Alternatively, you can use
the normal disarm process.
REPLACING ZIP-ON BOOSTER PACK (FIGURE 8)
The JetForce BT allows for Zip-On Booster Packs (8a) to be interchanged on your
JetForce BT Base Unit (8b) based on your cargo requirements. To replace the modu-
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