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Maintenance
The Float airbag will not deploy again until the cylinder is refilled or replaced. This can be done at a
Float Refill Center (see www.backcountryaccess.com/refillcenters). To install the charged cylinder,
see "Installing Compressed Air Cylinder" on page 10. If you have deployed your airbag in an
avalanche, please contact BCA for a free airbag inspection and cylinder refill.
Packing the Airbag
The airbag must be folded into the airbag compartment. DO NOT ROLL OR STUFF 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). It is very important that all residual air has been released. After
this air has been released, disconnect the air hose from the cylinder before folding the airbag.
1. Completely separate the zipper so the slider is only attached to one set of teeth.
2. Bring zipper slider back to the opposite side of pack where the zipper begins (a).
3. Begin by laying out the deflated airbag flat on the ground. Make one vertical accordion fold on
each side of the airbag (b).
4. Next make two horizontal accordion folds on the airbag (c). After this step your airbag is ready to
be zipped inside the airbag compartment.
5. With airbag folded inside the compartment, re-engage the zipper (d) and zip the compartment
past the Velcro flap at the top of the compartment (e). Fasten Velcro and finish zipping the
compartment closed (f).
6. Refill or exchange your empty cylinder before using your Float pack again
b)
a)
e)
c)
f) d)
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