Operation Manual
DEENESFRITCZSKSIRUJP
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
A victim has the best chance of being rescued if the largest possible number of compa-
rescue their companion. In the event of an accident, the most important considerations
are to: STAY CALM, BE OBSERVEANT, and RAISE THE ALARM.
Burial search
Signal search (EYE + ear, beacon)
Fine search (closer than 5 m on the surface)
Pinpointing (systematic probing)
Systematic digging
First Aid
Rescue
Stay calm &
Assess the situation
Are there any other risks?
How many victims?
Determine the primary search area!
Call emergency services:
max. 2 minutes
140 (Austria), 1414 (Switzerland),
118 (Italy), 15 (France), 112 (EU),
911 (NA)
View is on the
avalanche cone
(surface), display
is in angle of view
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SIGNAL SEARCH FINE SEARCH PINPOINTINGCOARSE SEARCH
SEARCH SPEEDRESULT ACCURACY
SEARCH-MODE | SIGNAL SEARCH
Press the main switch lock and push the main switch to
the “SEARCH“ position.
Observe the course of the avalanche and make an exact
mental note of (1) where the victim was impacted by the
avalanche, (2) the point of disappearance. (3) The extension
The primary search area is to the left and right of this.
1 Point of impact
2 Point of disappearance
3 Flow direction
You are now beginning with the search for initial detection. The PIEPS DSP PRO/DSP SPORT has
special method of operation necessary). All signals of the burials that are within the maximum
search area in the stated search-strip width quickly. The recommended search strip width is
60 m for PIEPS DSP PRO / 50 m for PIEPS DSP SPORT.
IMPORTANT! All participants (including observers) must switch their devices to receiving
(SEARCH) mode. Always make sure there are no electronic devices (e.g. mobiles, radios) or solid metal
items in the direct vicinity of the search.
One rescuer with skis
for signal search
for signal search
More rescuers
for signal search
d = Search strip width
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