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4b.
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Some big-benefit features of the
Hammar Manual/automatic Lifejacket inflator
• Unique hydrostatic valve that protects the water
sensitive element. No activation in rain, spray, splash
and humidity (1).
• Single point indicator (green) shows that the inflator
is ready for use (2).
• Cylinder seal indicator (green) ensures that the
cylinder has not been used (2).
• Gas cylinder located inside the Lifejacket bladder.
Cylinder protected against corrosion. Reduces
snagging hazard (3).
• No service requirement of the Inflator Cap for 5
years.
the Manual/automatic version works like this
When the inflator is lowered more than about 4 inches
or so in the water, then the hydrostatic valve opens and
lets the water meet the water sensitive element (4a) that
in turn releases a stainless steel coil spring. The spring
then drives a needle into the end of the gas cylinder,
which is now punctured so that the gas instantly fills
the Lifejacket (4b). Total buoyancy is normally reached
within 4 – 5 seconds.
When wearing foul weather clothing a lifejacket has
to overcome the fact that air is often trapped in the
clothing causing the user to both surface quickly and
float on their back. This may cause slow or non-activa-
tion of the inflator, as this will place the valve upper-
most, preventing it from being sufficiently submerged.
An unchanged parallell position of the body to the
water surface with the hydrostatic valve uppermost has
the same effect. In such cases, the manual backup (pull
tab) should be used to inflate the Lifejacket. Changing
position in the water, or jumping or falling into the water
in all other ways, will immediately activate the hydrosta-
tic valve and the Lifejacket will inflate.
the Hammar Manual/automatic Lifejacket inflator
Service and maintenance
• The Manual/Automatic inflator needs replacement
after use or after the five years expiry date.
• Check that single point indicator is green (5).
• Check that expiry date is within the limit (5).
• When not in use always store your Lifejacket in dry
and well ventilated space.
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GB
ProDUct inforMation
Single
point
indicator
Water
Inlet
valve
repacking
If your Lifejacket has been used and/or the Hammar
Inflator replaced, always inflate the jacket through
the oral tube (6) and check that it stays inflated at
least over night. If the Lifejacket fails the inflation
test contact your nearest service station for further
check. Empty the Lifejacket again by pushing in the
non-return valve in the top of the oral tube and press
out
ALL resIduAL AIr
from the bladder, so that the
jacket may be folded properly. Let the Lifejacket dry
before packing.
ask your dealer for replacement kits!
We hope that you accept this little inconvenience if
and when your Lifejacket has been in action to save
your life.
Don’t forget the annual service on your
lifejacket!
Please remember the periodical checking and
inspection of the rest of the life jacket. Check the
instructions from the life jacket manufacturer.
For further information on periodical checking and
annual service, you are always welcome to visit
our web-site www.cmhammar.com.
Single
point
indicator
Expiry date
5
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