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DISASSEMBLY

(see figure)

HALKEY  ROBERTS CORPORATION AUTOMATIC/MANUAL

    (6F)

Step 8: Install cylinder by rotating clockwise into inflator until cylinder is secured 

firmly in inflator
Step 9: Place indicator clip over red lever by aligning the arms on the clip with the

slots in the inflator.

Push firmly in the middle of the clip to snap in place.

Step 10:  Check to be sure service indicator is green and green indicator clip is

firmly attached.

Step 6: IMPORTANT!

Bobbin (Yellow) must be installed into the Housing (**see figure), white side down

facing away from the inflator

   towards the cap (clear), aligning the slots on the bobbin

with the ridges

inside the threaded housing. The bobbin will slide in easily if installed

correctly.
Step 7: Install cap by screwing clockwise until it meets the housing shoulder.

Note: No gap.

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SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

CO2 Cylinder

Bobbin

(Yellow)

Housing

Indicator

Clip

Step 2  Step 8

Step 3  Step 7

Step 10

Step 5 Step 6  

Step 9

Step 10

Red lever

Step 9

Step 6

Jerk

clockwise

If red, stop and service unit

If green, and clip is present, unit is operable.

**

Cap

(Clear)

 

Service Indicator  - Step 10

SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS: ALPHA 90000

Step 1: Unpack or open the life 

vest so that the manual/ automatic 

inflator is visible

Step 2: Remove gas CO2 cylinder by 

firmly rotating cylinder counter -

clockwise. Discard cylinder.

Step 3: Remove clear cap by turning 

counter-clockwise.

Step 4: Remove bobbin from cap or 

housing unit. Discard bobbin (yellow). 

Check the housing to be sure it is 

clear and dry.

Note: The bobbin (yellow) body may remain in the 

housing or in the cap assembly when you remove 

the cap.  The bobbin body must be removed prior 

to assembly. 

Rearming

Note: Rearming must follow the sequence below.

Step 5: Check the date on the bobbin in the rearm 

kit. The date should not be over three (3) years 

from today’s date. 

INFLATOR

Summary of Contents for SL6FA

Page 1: ... than 80 pounds 30 to 56 inches 16 years of age and older SL6FA Rearming Kit V90000 84204Z Why Approved Only When Worn This PFD requires more frequent checks than Type III inflatable PFDs with a cylinder seal indicator or inherently buoyant PFDs This approval condition lets users overcome its design trait that would otherwise prevent approval By wearing this PFD 1 It gets needed extra attention as...

Page 2: ...accessible manual inflation lanyard A PFD which is approved only when worn or required to be worn must be worn under the specified conditions Mandatory Carriage Requirements P 1 Premature inflation of automatic devices may occur in some severe conditions such as being enclosed in compartments like a locker under very high heat or humid conditions or being inundated by waves breaking on deck Risks ...

Page 3: ...Donning Instructions DON LIKE A VEST P 2 Alpha 90000 Inflator SL6FA INSERT LEFT ARM CINCH WEBBING FOR A SNUG FIT BUCKLE TO CLOSE INSERT RIGHT ARM It is necessary to open the cover over the inflator to determine whether the device is armed according to the instructions on page 4 Cover ...

Page 4: ... PFD orally and then inflate with CO2 cylinder as bladder could incur damage The deflation tab is located on top of the dust cap Turn the dust cap upside down and insert the deflation mechanism into the oral tube Hold the deflation mechanism in place with your finger and gently squeeze all the air out of the PFD If the PFD has inflated while being worn it may be necessary to partially deflate the ...

Page 5: ... P 4 SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS CO2 Cylinder Bobbin Yellow Housing Indicator Clip Step 2 Step 8 Step 3 Step 7 Step 10 Step 5 Step 6 Step 9 Step 10 Red lever Step 9 Step 6 Jerk clockwise If red stop and service unit If green and clip is present unit is operable Cap Clear Service Indicator Step 10 SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ALPHA 90000 Step 1 Unpack or open the life vest so that the manual automatic inflator is...

Page 6: ...S DOWN ON ORAL TUBE PRESS ON BLADDER TO DEFLATE ALL AIR 2 3 4 5 1 FOLD OUTSIDE EDGES INWARD FOLD INSIDE EDGES OUTWARD PRESS VELCRO TOGETHER ALONG THE SIDES OF THE PFD TO CLOSE FOLD THE TOP OF THE BLADDER INTO THE COLLAR AND VELCRO SHUT VISIBLE BELOW THE VEST 6 ...

Page 7: ... MAY BE USED ONLY ONE TIME TO INFLATE THE PFD 6 USE ONLY THE REARMING KIT INDICATED FOR YOUR PFD MODEL SEE FRONT COVER 7 Store in well ventilated area away from direct sunlight Hand wash in clear water and hang to dry DO NOT DRY CLEAN or use solvent based cleaners Caution Do not fully inflate by blowing in the oral tube and then inflate with the CO2 cylinder Repeated CO2 inflation after oral infla...

Page 8: ...S Coast Guard recommends you test the automatic inflation system in the water at the beginning of each season By doing this you demonstrate that the automatic inflation system is still working properly and reduce the likelihood of premature inflation and its associated dangers The only check of the manual inflation system with CO2 cylinder and green indicator tab removed would be to determine that...

Page 9: ... that your mouth is well above the water s surface Note the effect of where you hold your legs on how you float 6 Get out of the water and remove the PFD Remove the used CO2 cylinder from the PFD inflator Deflate the PFD using the oral inflator 7 Let the PFD dry thoroughly REARM and REPACK the PFD in accordance with the instructions on pages 4 and 5 4 See if the PFD will float you on your back or ...

Page 10: ...gs on how you float 8 Get out of the water and remove the PFD Completely deflate the PFD using the oral inflator In approximately 80 of all boating fatalities the victims were not wearing a PFD Most fatal accidents happen on calm sunny days This inflatable PFD is much more comfortable to wear than other PFD types Get into the habit of wearing this PFD Non swimmers and children especially should we...

Page 11: ... V Thermal Protective PFD as they cover more of the body than the vest or belt style PFDs Some points to remember about Hypothermia Protection 1 Always wear you PFD Even if you become incapacitated due to hypothermia the PFD will keep you afloat and greatly improve your chances of rescue 2 Do not attempt to swim unless it is to reach a nearby craft fellow survivor or a floating object on which you...

Page 12: ...entilated area 8 Do not dry your PFD in front of a radiator or other source of direct heat DO NOT ATTACH PFD S TO THE BOAT 5 Do not alter your PFD If it doesn t fit properly get one that does An altered device is not longer Coast Guard approved ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you need more information about PFDs and safe recreational boating contact your state boating authority U S Coast Guard Auxiliary...

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