Emergency Floatation for Moving Water Self Rescue
Version 10.04
Page 1: ...Emergency Floatation for Moving Water Self Rescue Version 10 04 ...
Page 2: ...uch 6 Part 6 Attaching the RSS Pouch to the RSS Belt 7 Part 7 Tethering Lanyard and D Ring Attachment 7 Part 8 Attachment Options for the RSS 8 Part 9 Practice Activation 8 Part 10 Inspection and Re arming 9 Inspection Procedure Before Field Use 9 Inspection Procedure Semi Annual and After Field Use 9 Re Arming 10 Part 11 Cleaning and Maintenance 11 Cleaning 11 Storage 11 Part 12 Register your RSS...
Page 3: ...cket and is not designed to replace one The RSS is designed to provide increased floatation for the user beyond what is provided by a certified PFD 3 The RSS Model W is designed for rescue professionals with the appropriate experience training and judgment in its use If you are not familiar with how to use this product seek professional training from a qualified Swiftwater Rescue instructional org...
Page 4: ...he same steps will be reversed when re folding and packing into the pouch Lay out the Rescue Float as shown in the photo below 1 Rescue Float 2 Pouch 3 Quick Release Belt 4 CO2 Cylinders 5 6 Re arm Kit 5 Spare CO2 Cylinders 6 Spare Service Indicator Clips 7 Grab Handles 8 Inflation Toggle 9 Tethering Lanyard and D Ring 10 Manual Inflation Housings Inset Detail 1 2 x CO2 Cylinders 2 Inflation Toggl...
Page 5: ...re underneath and to the right The arch opening is centered away from the user B Fold the float in half with the right side over the left C Fold the right most edge over so it aligns with the long arc of the left edge of the float D Fold the bottom 25 of its length towards the Lanyard Attachment E Fold the bottom 20 again towards Lanyard Attachment F Fold again leaving the 2 inches exposed G Turn ...
Page 6: ... Pouch by separating the hook and loop closure B Place the folded Rescue Float into the pouch with the cylinders facing up C Draw the bottom of the pouch up over the CO2 cylinders and fold the top over to close along the length of the hook and loop Be certain that the Rescue Float is fully tucked inside the Pouch D Pass the cut end of the Inflation Toggle through the 1 square ring and carefully pu...
Page 7: ...und at www northwater com products rss model w in the media section Video https youtu be JLwnSCfWBD8 t 135 Note If your PFD is unable to accept a Quick Release Chest Harness you cannot use this product The RSS Model W is designed to be tethered to a PFD on the back of a 1 5 or 2 Quick Release Chest Harness The Quick Release Chest Harness must be properly seated adjusted and functioning If you do n...
Page 8: ...6 2 m clear space around you 2 Put on your Personal Floatation Device PFD and secure it according to the manufacturer s instructions 3 Secure the Quick Release Belt with the RSS Pouch attached firmly around your waist 4 Grasp the Red Inflation Toggle and firmly pull outwards like your life depends on it away from the RSS Pouch Depending on the ambient temperature inflation time can vary It should ...
Page 9: ...sure that the Inflation Deflation Tube is closed by twisting the valve end cap clockwise making the overall length of the tube smaller If you are turning it the wrong way the tube will lengthen 6 Repack the Rescue Float into the RSS Pouch 7 Log each inspection in the RSS Inspection Table which can be found on the Rescue Float 1 Perform the following in a clean dry area with more than 6 2 m of clea...
Page 10: ... into the indents on the Inflator Housing 3 Inspect the flat face of each CO2 cylinder ensuring it is smooth with no holes or scratches 4 If you have any question about the cylinder integrity weigh it on a small scale If the weight does not match the weight printed on the cylinder mark as defective and use another cylinder 5 Insert the neck of a new CO2 cylinder through the webbing holder and into...
Page 11: ... or pets The user needs to be confident that the RSS is ready for use at all times If you are using your RSS in a saltwater environment the CO2 cylinders are designed to withstand 100 hours of salt spray corrosion Conduct a thorough freshwater cleaning after each use The CO2 cylinders are made with low carbon steel and can be recycled with your regular metal recycling or in your normal refuse Go t...
