Care And Maintenance - Black Diamond Avalung Notice D'utilisation

12. NEvEr share your AvaLung due to the possible transmission of
respiratory disease, bacteria or viruses.
13. People with chronic respiratory diseases my have difficulty using the AvaLung.
14. Do Not carry skis over your left shoulder while wearing the pack, as
they may damage the AvaLung tubing located along the top of the left
shoulder strap.
15. Do Not lift the pack onto your shoulders using the left shoulder strap.
NotE: When making adjustments to the mouthpiece, or when storing it,
be careful not to crush or damage the tubing. Also, care should be used to
protect the AvaLung unit from unnecessary strain or abuse.
tips for use while buried in snow
1. Make every effort to remain calm.
2. Focus on your breathing. Breathe with controlled full, deep and regular breaths.
3. It is important that you firmly seal your lips around the mouthpiece. You
must exhale and inhale completely into the AvaLung; otherwise, you may
compromise the AvaLung's performance. Use your lips to make a seal
around the mouthpiece.
4. Over time, you may settle into the snow and form an air cavity above
you. If this occurs, you should attempt to press either the AvaLung intake
area or the exhalation tube into the snow. This may help you to continue
to maintain separation of carbon dioxide from your inhaled breath.

CArE AND MAINtENANCE

Do Not modify or change the AvaLung Pack in any way. After each use, allow
your AvaLung Pack to dry thoroughly before putting it away or storing it. Storage
should always be out of the sun in a dry environment away from heat. Keep the
AvaLung Pack away from corrosive materials such as battery acids or solvents.
Routinely inspect the intake and exhaust tubing/ hoses for collapse.
Do Not place near a high heat source or expose to prolonged sunlight.
ALWAYS keep the AvaLung Pack breathing tube in its stored position
when not being worn.
Avoid piling other gear on top of your AvaLung pack, while in storage or in
transit. When traveling, take care to avoid crushing the AvaLung tubing.