4.4.4. Wearing the LiTRIC®
backpack
Put on the LiTRIC® backpack (S) and pull
the Shoulder straps (U) until they are
snug. Then fasten the hipbelt and sternum
strap (O, P) buckles, pull them tight and
double-check that they are securely
fastened. Fasten leg loop strap with
carabiner (M) to leg strap loop (N)
(see point 4.4.3.).
Opening area of the LiTRIC® airbag
must remain unobstructed
PLEASE NOTE
The LiTRIC® system has no negative
effect on avalanche transceivers (as at
August 2022). As a rule, electronic
devices must be at least 20cm from an
avalanche transceiver if the latter is in
transmit mode. In search mode this
distance must be 50cm. The LiTRIC®
system doesn't need to be switched off
during a search.
ATTENTION
• Electronic or magnetic objects can
interfere with avalanche transceivers. To
minimize the chances of this happening,
always wear your transceiver on the front
of your torso, leaving plenty of space
between your avalanche transceiver and
the LiTRIC® System.
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• Pack the LiTRIC® backpack in such a way
that no sharp or pointy items can damage
the LiTRIC® fan (A), the airbag (B) or
airbag compartment (K).
• When strapping on ice axes, ice tools or ski
poles, make sure these have a tip protector
or sheath in place.
• The air intake zone (G) for the LiTRIC®
Avalanche Airbag must never be
obstructed; air must be able to freely enter
the system at all times. Do not pack any
items, such as a jacket, into or onto the
LiTRIC® backpack in such a way that it
covers the air intake zone
• Do not attach any items to the LiTRIC®
backpack in such a way that they block the
airbag compartment, otherwise they could
interfere with the deployment of the
airbag.
• Do not attach skis to the sides of the
LiTRIC® backpack. Skis strapped to the
sides could interfere with the inflation of
the LiTRIC® airbag.