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the straps for a secure fit.
3. Locate the Leg Strap (3c) stored inside the Leg Strap Storage Pocket (3d).
Wrap the Leg Strap back around the back of your right leg, then between your
legs. Clip the Leg Strap Clip (3e) through the Leg Strap Loop (3f).
4. If the leg strap is too tight or too loose adjust it at the metal adjustment buckle
at the base of the right shoulder strap. Ensure the strap is doubled back
through the buckle.
5. Buckle and tighten the Sternum Strap (3g).
6. Adjust the shoulder straps to distribute the load between the shoulders and
waist.
ARMING THE SYSTEM (FIGURE 4)
A WARNING! It is critical that the system be armed before entering
avalanche terrain.
1. Unzip the Deployment Handle Pocket (1b) in the shoulder strap and expose the
Deployment Handle (1c).
2. To arm the system, press and hold (~3 seconds) the red Power Button (1d) on
the bottom of the Deployment Handle (1c) until the fan briefly runs. Release the
button upon hearing the fan run.
3. Be sure to disarm the JetForce PRO system when not in use.
SYSTEM STATUS LIGHTS
1. After arming, the system should show a pulsing green System Status Light (1e)
indicating the system is armed and ready for deployment. Also see Figure 7.
2. In any system state (armed, charging, calibration), the JetForce PRO system
provides comprehensive self-diagnosis. Warnings or errors are indicated
with the red System Status Light (1e). For error indications, refer to the
Troubleshooting section of this manual.
DEPLOYING THE AIRBAG (FIGURE 4)
With the backpack on and all straps securely fastened and the system successfully
armed and showing a pulsing green light, the airbag can now be deployed.
1. Grasp the Deployment Handle (1c) and firmly pull downward to turn the fan on.
2. The airbag will begin to deploy immediately. The fan will run at full power for
9 seconds, followed by lower speed operation and short refilling bursts for 3
minutes.
3. The airbag will deflate after 3 minutes and then automatically switch back to
armed mode.
4. To interrupt the inflation/deflation process after the initial 9 second deployment
period and return to armed mode, press and hold the red Power Button (1d) for
~3 seconds.
REPACKING (FIGURE 5)
1. Prior to repacking, the airbag must be fully deflated.
2. To manually deflate the airbag:
a. Locate the Deflate Access Port (5c) near the Fan Housing (5a) near the mesh
on the lower right side of the pack.
b. Locate the round finger-sized Air Release Button (5b) on the end of the Fan
Housing (5a).
c. Press the Air Release Button (5b) to open the valve, then compress the airbag
to squeeze out the remaining air.
3. Locate the Airbag Pocket - Zipper Pull (5d) underneath the Release Flap (1l)
and move it to the opposite side of the pack.
4. Connect the zipper ends together and zip closed while evenly stuffing the
airbag into the Airbag Pocket. Do not roll or fold the airbag while stuffing it.
5. Close the zipper all the way to the bottom of the left side of the pack.
A WARNING! It is imperative that the zipper pull (5d) go past the end of the
short side of the zipper, otherwise the airbag will not deploy. The zipper
pull must be disengaged from the short side of the zipper (see label 5e).
6. Snap the Release Clip (1k) located on the Release Flap (1l) onto the Airbag
Release Post (1j) and tuck the perimeter of the Release Flap under the
surrounding weather shield.
DISARMING THE SYSTEM
There are two stages of manual disarmament:
• Short Term Storage (Sleep) – Less than 7 days without use
• Long Term Storage (Storage) – More than 7 days without use
1. To disarm the system (short term storage) hold the red Power Button (1d) until
the red light begins blinking (~3 seconds), then release the button. No light
indication after the button has been released indicates that the system has
properly powered down.
2. To put the pack in Storage (long term storage), arm the pack per the “ARMING
THE SYSTEM” section of this manual. With system armed, hold the red Power
Button (1d) until you see a red blinking light and then a red solid light (~10
seconds), then release the button. No light indication indicates that the system
has been properly powered down.
NOTE! There will be a 4-second wake-up delay after the system has been in
storage mode.
3. Store the Deployment Handle (1c) inside the shoulder strap Deployment
Handle Pocket (1b) and zip the pocket closed.
The JetForce PRO system also provides automatic disarmament for battery pro-
tection reasons:
• Auto-Sleep: Automatic switch from armed state to sleep mode after 12 hours
without movement. The 12 hours timeout can be changed or disabled (=>
Pieps app => settings).
• Auto-Storage: Automatic switch from sleep mode to storage mode after 7
days or if the battery reaches a critical charge level.
SPECIFIC WARNINGS
A Disarm the system and stow the Deployment Handle (1c) before riding a ski
lift, tram, airplane, helicopter, snowcat or vehicle and before entering small,
confined spaces.
A Do not strap anything across the airbag pocket zipper.
A Armed, with the fan motor NOT running, the JetForce PRO Backpack does not
affect either a transmitting or receiving avalanche beacon.
A When the JetForce PRO’s fan is running, the system may interfere with
avalanche beacons.
A All avalanche beacons are very sensitive to electrical and magnetic influence.
To minimize interference, carry the beacon on the front side of your body,
maximizing the distance between the beacon and the JetForce PRO motor.
A Do not store any items in the Airbag Pocket (1i). Small items might damage or
stop the fan.
A Modifying the design in anyway, using the design for unintended purposes, or
failing to read and follow any of the instructions may result in serious injury or
death.
A Disarm the JetForce PRO and stow the Deployment Handle (1c) before
shipping or storing the device.
A The Leg Strap (3c) prevents the backpack from being ripped off your body
during an avalanche. We strongly recommend its use.
A Always check the Deployment Handle (1c) for a pulsing green light when
approaching avalanche terrain.
A As with all protective equipment, it is important to practice its use to ensure
that you are capable of using it properly when necessary.
A We strongly discourage acquiring second hand equipment. In order to fully
trust your gear, you must know its history of use.
A Only charge the battery using the provided JetForce PRO Airbag Charging
Power Supply (type: GlobTek, Inc. GTM91120-3024-T2)
A Do not submerge the system in water.
A Do not crush, puncture or subject the Lithium-Ion Battery (1g) to excessive
mechanical shock or vibration.
A Do not insert any item into the battery terminals or deliberately short the
contacts.
A Do not subject the JetForce PRO Backpack to temperatures higher than 55° C
[130°F].
A Do not attempt to disassemble the Lithium-Ion Battery (1g) or the Airbag
Control Module.
A Only the battery can be removed. Do not attempt to remove any other
component of the JetForce PRO Backpack.
A Physical damage to the JetForce PRO system or battery may result in non-
function or excessive heat or fire.
A Use caution when removing/installing the battery or storing it outside of the
pack.
A The JetForce PRO Backpack will not increase survivability outside of the
intended application and design.
A Do not allow this device or any other protective equipment to change your
perception about the dangers of avalanches.
BLUETOOTH®CONNECTION
The JetForce PRO system can be wirelessly connected to the Pieps app, which is
available for both Android and iOS devices with Bluetooth 4.0 or higher. The app
provides system information and allows you to install updated firmware, adjust
system parameters, and troubleshoot the system. The system can be connected to
your Bluetooth device using the following procedure:
1. With the system disarmed, press the red Power Button (1d) 5 times within 3
seconds to enter Bluetooth mode.
2. When the system is in Bluetooth mode and is searching for a connection, the
first and second blue Charge Status Lights (1f) will alternate.
3. When the system has successfully connected to your device, the first and
second blue Charge Status Lights (1f) will still alternate, while the third and
fourth Charge Status Lights (1f) will go solid.
4. Follow the instructions in the Pieps app to make the required system checks
and updates.
5. To exit Bluetooth mode, disconnect the system using the app and wait 30
seconds. The system will return to a disarmed state. Alternatively, you can use
the normal disarm process.
REPLACING ZIP-ON BOOSTER PACK (FIGURE 8)
The JetForce PRO allows for Zip-On Booster Packs (8a) to be interchanged on
your JetForce PRO Base Unit (8b) based on your cargo requirements. To replace
the modular portion of the backpack, use the following procedure:
1. Locate both Booster Pack Zipper Pulls (8c) on the main cargo compartment of
the pack.
2. Open the zippers all the way around the pack until they come off of Booster
Pack Zipper Ends (8d) at the bottom of the pack.
3. Remove the Zip-On Booster Pack (8a) from the JetForce PRO Base Unit (8c).
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