Black Diamond AvaLung Instrucciones página 3

ABoUt tHE AvALUNG
Black Diamond's AvaLung products separate exhaled air from a buried
person's intake air source. The snowpack has enough oxygen to
substantially prolong consciousness if it is not contaminated by exhaled
CO 2 . The patented AvaLung valve mechanism pulls incoming air from near
the mouthpiece and expels exhaled air far from the intake source.
AvaLung products cannot protect the user from the complex and traumatic
powers of avalanches but when used properly they will increase the amount
of time buried victims can ward off asphyxiation, allowing partners more
time for search and rescue. Black Diamond AvaLung products must be worn
on the outside of all clothing to work properly. If buried, the victim must
focus on keeping the mouthpiece sealed in the mouth. "Cheat breathing"
or breathing around the mouthpiece will contaminate the intake air area
with CO 2 and reduce survival time. In questionable terrain deploy the
mouthpiece to be directly in front of the mouth or in the mouth. Secure the
pack or harness by fastening all buckles and adjusting them to fit snugly.
Black Diamond AvaLung products are not a substitute for proper judgment
and experience in the backcountry. Understand the risks of avalanche prone
conditions and practice avalanche search and rescue techniques regularly.
Be wise and live long.
CAPABILItIES oF tHE AvALUNG
The AvaLung has been designed to do the following:
1. Extract air from snow to potentially enable a buried person to continue
to breathe while his/her partners make an immediate rescue effort.
2. Separate exhaled air containing carbon dioxide into a different part of
the snow pack.
3. Minimize "ice masking."
4. Minimize tracheal packing to help maintain an open airway.
USE oF tHE AvALUNG PACk
NotE: Correct use of the AvaLung Pack is critical to its proper functioning.
INStrUCtIoNS For USE