User Manual
A victim has the best chance of being rescued if the largest possible number of
companions in a given group have not been buried and work efciently as a team
on the task of rescuing their companion. In the event of an accident, the most
important considerations are STAY CALM, OBSERVE, RAISE THE ALARM.
(1) Determine location of coverage and disappearance
How many victims buried? Are there several companions ready to engage
in rescue? The most experienced person takes over assignment and
management – see Pieps DVD “What to do in the event of a
snowboard accident”
(2) Call emergency services
Dial 140 or 112, if this is possible without losing time.
(3) Establish search areas
Where are the probable burial locations?
(4) Surface search
Search for the avalanche cone with your eyes and ears.
(5) Search with avalanche transceiver
Switch off non-searching avalanche transceivers.
(6) Depth measurement
Check the search results. Leave transponder in place. Deactivate the
avalanche transceiver using iProbe by means of iProbe Support.
(7) Dig
Start digging at a distance from the transponder equal to the indicated
depth of burial. Dig over a large area. Watch out for any breathing cavity
by the victim.
(8) Rescue and rst aid
First clear the face and airways. Protect from cold.
IMPORTANT! Ensure that, during search, there are no electronic devices (e.g.
mobile phones, radio equipment etc.) or massive metal items in the immediate
vicinity. The fundamental rules for the procedure in the event of an accident, in
line with relevant technical publications and material from avalanche training
courses, must be complied with.
IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTS