Osprey KODE ABS COMPATIBLE 22+10 - Manual (Page 7)

KODE ABS ® COMPATIBLE SERIES
OWNERS MANUAL
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ABS has been the leader in the avalanche airbag industry since
1985. The Kode ABS Compatible 42 and Kode ABS Compatible
22+10 pack body separates and easily zips on to the ABS Vario Base
Unit for optimal safety and peace of mind in the backcountry.
ABS NITROGEN GAS CANISTER
The cartridges contain only non-hazardous, non-
fl ammable gases found in the atmosphere. The Nitrogen
fi lled cartridge is designed for temperatures of between
-40 °F (-40 °C) to 122 °F (50 °C). Empty cartridges can
only be refi lled by ABS. Exchanges for a full cartridge can
only be made with an ABS dealer.
PNEUMATIC PULL
ABS uses the most reliable activation technology:
pyrotechnic-pneumatic activation. The ABS® pneumatic
pull guarantees the fastest, most reliable and, by far,
easiest activation for your personal safety. A quick pull
with little force and the system infl ates irreversibly at
the speed of sound. Within two to three seconds, the ABS
TwinBags infl ate.
FEATURES
ABS, WITH PROVEN EXPERIENCE SINCE 1991 DRAMATICALLY
INCREASES SURVIVAL RATES FOR AVALANCHE VICTIMS.
ABS® AIRBAG SYSTEM
BACKCOUNTRY SAFETY
SPECS
S L
Lbs/Ounces* 5/8 5/8
Kilograms* 2.5 2.5
*weight includes steel canister
ABS AIRBAG SYSTEM PURCHASED SEPARATELY AT ABS® AUTHORIZED DEALERS
Source SLF, documented avalanche accidents with ABS® airbag, August 2010
% BURIED
AVALANCHE VICTIMS
no ABS
43%
with ABS
3%
with ABS
% SURVIVED
75%
no ABS
97%