Black Diamond JetForce Tour Notice D'utilisation page 6

For use during activities that may expose the user to risk of snow avalanche. Avalanches are deadly.
Understand and accept the risks involved before participating in activities that may expose you to
avalanche danger. You are responsible for your own actions and assume the risks of your decisions.
This pack may increase your chances for survival, but it does not guarantee safety in the event of an
avalanche. This pack should be used along with other avalanche safety gear including an avalanche
beacon, shovel and probe. Avalanche education is essential before heading into avalanche terrain.
Learn how to avoid avalanches and what to do in case you are caught by one. In addition to deploying
your airbag, swim and fight to stay on top, and attempt to create an air pocket as the slide begins to
slow. Before using this product, read and understand all instructions and warnings that accompany
it, familiarize yourself with its capabilities and limitations and obtain proper training in the use of the
equipment. Practice periodically. Contact Black Diamond if you are uncertain about how to use this
product. Do not modify this product in any way. Avalanche control workers using explosives are
advised that this pack contains electronic equipment which has not been tested for all conditions and
which may expose the user to risks that are not yet known. Be aware of the potential risks of using
electronic equipment including, but not limited to, risks related to overheating, flammability, explosion,
electrical interference and static electricity. Check the manufacturer's website for updated instructions
and firmware. Failure to read and follow the warnings and instructions can result in severe injury or
death!
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
JetForce Tour Backpack
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
JETFORCE BACKPACK INTRODUCTION
The JetForce TOUR Backpack is designed for use in and around areas with the
chance of snow avalanches. This backpack incorporates the JetForce TOUR
Avalanche Airbag System, which is designed to improve the chances of sur-
viving an avalanche. By increasing the total volume of the person caught in the
slide the airbag helps keep the victim on the surface, decreasing the chances
of a complete burial and allowing for a faster rescue.
JETFORCE TOUR SYSTEM COMPONENTS (FIGURE 1)
1a: Main Cargo Compartment
1b: Deployment Handle Pocket
1c: Deployment Handle
1d: Power Knob
1e: System Status Light - Green
1f: System Status Light – Orange
1g: System Status Light - Red
1h: USB Charging Port
1i: Airbag Pocket
1j: Inflation Unit
1k: Inflation Unit Compartment
1l: SuperCapacitors
1m: Micro USB Charging Cable
(standard USB A – Micro USB B)
1n: Air Release Knob
SYSTEM FUNCTION (FIGURE 2)
With the system armed, the airbag is deployed by pulling the Deployment
Handle (1c). The Inflation Unit (1j) is activated and the inflating airbag opens the
airbag zipper and then fully inflates.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS
To ensure that your JetForce TOUR Avalanche Airbag will function properly, the
JetForce TOUR electronic system performs a comprehensive self-diagnosis
on every system startup. A properly working system indicates a pulsing green
System Status Light (1e), visible through the mesh on the wearer's right side of
the pack (1p). Warnings/malfunctions are indicated with orange or red System
Status Lights (1f, 1g). Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING section for further details.
SUPERCAPACITOR CHARGING
Use either of the following 2 methods to charge the JetForce Tour's
SuperCapacitor.
Note: Charging will occur in OFF mode but the LEDs will not blink. In order
to display system charge status, turn the system on (refer to ARMING THE
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1o: JetForce TOUR Backpack
Instructions
1p: Mesh side-panel window
1q: Airbag
1r: AA Battery Compartment
3a: Left-Side Buckle
3b: Right-Side Buckle
3c: Leg Strap
3d: Leg Strap Loop
3e: Waist Strap
3f: Sternum Strap
5a: Airbag Pocket Zipper Pull
5b: Hook and loop tab
9a: Support Straps
10a: Airbag Attachment Hooks
WARNING
SYSTEM). Refer to Figure 6 for system charge status.
Note: The LED blinking speed indicates that the system is either charging (four
times per second) or is in the ON mode (once every ten seconds).
Primary method - charging via Micro USB:
1. Plug the Micro USB Charging Cable (1m) into the USB Charging Port (1h).
2. Plug the Micro USB Charging Cable into a USB power source.
3. When fully charged, disconnect USB Charging Cable and place two fresh AA
batteries into the battery compartment (1k) to maintain charge.
Secondary method - charging via AA Batteries:
1. Place two fresh AA batteries into the battery compartment (1k).
2. When fully charged, remove the batteries used for charging and place two
fresh AA batteries into the battery compartment (1k) to maintain charge.
2X AA Batteries:
Both lithium and alkaline AA batteries will work, but lithium is recommended for
optimal performance.
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Do not use Zinc Carbon, NiCd, or NiMH batteries. They are often not
strong enough to sufficiently charge the SuperCapacitor.
JETFORCE TOUR AUTONOMY
The SuperCapacitor's ability to store energy without slow leakage is dependent
on the installation of two AA batteries in the system as well as how long the
system is powered on. The SuperCapacitor can remain fully charged for 2-3
months while stored with the insertion of two new AA batteries. Without AA
batteries to prevent SuperCapacitor energy leakage, a green System Status
Light (1e) will be displayed for less than 6 hours after being fully charged.
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WARNING! Always ensure the system has a full charge and a fresh set
of AA batteries installed before heading out into avalanche terrain. We
recommend bringing a second set of AA batteries to recharge the system
in case of deployment.
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WARNING! While the JetForce Tour can be used without AA batteries, it
is not recommended.
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WARNING! Only charge the SuperCapacitor using the provided
JetForce TOUR Micro USB Charging Cable or two AA batteries.
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WARNING! The airbag may deploy if the Deployment Handle is pulled
anytime the lights are illuminated, even during charging.
CHECKING THE BATTERY STATUS AND WHEN TO RECHARGE (FIGURES
6 & 7)
With the system on, view the System Status Lights through the mesh side-
panel window (1p).
a. Green blinking light (1e): The SuperCapacitor is charged and has more than 6
hours of autonomy.
b. Orange blinking light (1f): The SuperCapacitor is ready for use, will inflate the
airbag but has less than 6 hours of autonomy. Charging is required. Do not