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CSAV MILITARY LIFE PRESERVER TECHNICAL MANUAL
PROPOSED MAINTENANCE CHECKS FOR THE CSAV
1.
Yearly
– Perform interior bottle inspection and clean bottle.
a. Inspect operation of the bottle valve.
.
Yearly
– Perform a complete leak check on the CSAV.
a. Attach one full bottle to the vest.
b. Slowly open the bottle and fully inflate the CSAV until the OPRV releases
pressure. Close the bottle.
c. Verify the Over Pressure Valve re-seats and does not leak.
d. Test the Rapid Exhaust Valve (REV) by pulling on the Oral inflator until air
releases.
NOTE
: ¼” is all the pull required. Excess force will damage the airway.
Release the oral inflator and verify no leakage from the REV.
e. Refill the CSAV and remove the bottle from the vest.
f. Verify no leakage from the bottle connectors.
g. Allow the vest to sit fully inflated for one hour.
h. After one hour, inspect the CSAV for fullness. If the pressure has gone down
significantly, refill the vest and check the CSAV for leakage by submerging the
vest fully in water and re-test. Repeat steps a-g until no leakage is present or
have the CSAV repaired by a trained technician prior to use.
.
Yearly
– Replace the external o-ring on the bottle connector.
a. Carefully remove the o-ring on the bottle connector.
b. Replace the o-ring with the new lubricated o-ring.
.
Yearly
– Inspect the strap assembly.
a. Inspect all straps for damage or chafing.
b. Inspect all hardware connectors for cracks or breakage.
c. Inspect de-rigging loops for damage.
5.
Every 5 Years
– Rebuild Air Cylinder Supply Valve
6.
As Required
– Paint HP Air Cylinder
7.
As Required
– Prepare the BC for extended storage in excess of 0 days
a. Perform Step yearly.
b. Remove both bottle connectors, the airway and blanking caps.
c. Store the CSAV deflated in a clean, dry area from extreme temperatures: no
greater than 10°F/9°C and no less than 0°F/-1°C.
d. Store bottles with no less than 50 psi or more than 100 psi.
