G3 CABRIO 30 AR Manuel D'instructions page 5

4. CARTRIDGES
4.1. INSTRUCTIONS
The ALPRIDE cartridges have the lifejacket's standard. No maintenance is required and they are certified without leaks and used for almost
50 years in the US navy.
Once the airbag has been inflated, the gas cartridges have to be exchanged with a new set of a full one. The ALPRIDE cartridges are
disposable ; no refill is possible. Inappropriate handling can lead to system failure.
The ALPRIDE cartridges are the same for all the brands using the ALPRIDE AIRBAG SYSTEM. Flying with this type of cartridges is ap-
proved by IATA (The International Air Transport Association is the trade association for the world's airlines).
The ALPRIDE cartridges must be kept safe from harm. Damaged cartridges must be replaced.
The ALPRIDE cartridges must be kept away from sources of heat (direct sunlight, hobs, stoves, etc.).
4.2. TYPE & INSPECTION
1- The working pressure of this cartridge is 17.5 mpa.
2- The cartridges are designed for a temperature range of -30 to +50 ºC.
3- Use of the cartridge must be limited to this ambient temperature range.
4- One cartridge contains compressed argon and the other one liquefied CO2 gas.
5- This gas cartridge must only be used with Alpride device. Do not refill disposable cartridges. Content is under pressure of 17.5 mpa. If
the weight of this gas cartridge is less than the minimum weight marked on the gas cartridge (min. gross weight) it should be rejected.
5. OPERATION/GETTING READY
In the event of an avalanche, the user must tug on the trigger handle in order to release the compressed gas of the two ALPRIDE car-
tridges : this inflates the 150 litres avalanche airbag within 3 seconds.
The ALPRIDE AIRBAG SYSTEM concept 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. 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.
5.1. INITIAL OPERATION
The uncompromising functioning and the personal handling by the user of the ALPRIDE AIRBAG SYSTEM are critical. The handling is
straightforward but must be done with care and according to the steps outlined below :
STEP 1
Open the packaging box and take
out the cartridges.
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STEP 2
Turn the screw to load the inflator
system and unscrew to remove tool.
STEP 3
The system is ready to use when
the red pin is no longer visible.
FULL?
STEP 4
Screw in the cartridge in a
clockwise direction. Make
sure you only ever screw in a
full cartridge!
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