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5.27 Ensure the painter cord is firmly attached to the operating head by lightly
pulling on the cord, (FIGURE 828).
CAUTION:
ONLY PULL THE CORD SLIGHTLY SO AS NOT TO
DISLODGE THE OPERATING HEAD CABLE. THE
INFLATION SYSTEM IS ARMED.
5.28 Apply two turns of white tape around the painter cord, (FIGURE 828). Fold
the end of the tape over on itself to create a pull tail. This will make it easy to
remove the tape at the next service.
5.29 Using the painter line from the H-Pack, tie it to a strong point on the liferaft,
(FIGURE 829).
5.29.1 On 6/8 Person use the liferaft painter patch.
5.29.2 On 10/12 Person use the liferaft painter cord line.
NOTE:
The painter line should be able to move freely along the
cord.
5.30 Set the painter sachet to the side of the container. Ensure the open end of
the painter sachet is close to the container at the painter line cut-out.
CAUTION:
EXERCISE EXTREME CARE DURING THE NEXT
OPERATION IN ORDER TO AVOID OPERATING THE
INFLATION SYSTEM.
5.31 Place the boarding ladder neatly under liferaft, (FIGURE 830).
NOTE:
Applies to 10-12 Person ONLY.
5.32 Work the liferaft f oor area down into the recesses towards each end of the
container.
NOTE:
Put a light coating of talc powder into the liferaft before
placing the Emergency packs. This will help prevent the
liferaft fabric from sticking.
5.33 Pack the Emergency Pack valises for the liferaft, (refer to Chapter 7). Ensure
the straps on the equipment Emergency Pack valise are kept slightly loose
so the pack can adjust during packing.
