SERVICE MANUAL
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SERVICE MANUAL
ISO 9650
1. General
1.1 Storage conditions for liferafts depend on whether they have been
Operationally Packed.
2. Procedure for liferafts not Operationally packed
2.1 Liferafts that are not operationally packed must be stored in a room that:
2.1.1 Can be maintained at a temperature of 15 to 21
o
C (59 to 70
o
F).
2.1.2 Is free from direct sunlight.
2.1.3 Has a dry atmosphere.
2.1.4 Is free from corrosive fumes or other harmful contamination.
2.2 Remove components that are easily detachable. Attach transit and recoil
caps to the cylinders. Obey the procedure given in the manual ‘Assembly
and Charging of Transportable Gas Cylinders’ to store the gas cylinders.
2.3 Deflate the liferaft until the fabric creases are sharp and well defined (Refer
Chapter 8).
CAUTION:
DO NOT STORE MORE THAN THREE LIFERAFTS ON
TOP OF ONE ANOTHER.
2.4 Fold the liferaft to a manageable size and store it above floor level,
preferably on slatted shelving to permit air circulation. The liferaft in the
uninflated state should be enclosed in opaque polyethylene film to protect it
against the effect of UV light. The protective material must be in accordance
with ISO 2230 Section 5.2.
2.5 Tie a label to the liferaft recording the following:
2.5.1 Liferaft Type, Mark and Serial Number.
2.5.2 Date of last inflation test.
2.5.3 Date of last service.
2.6 Store the liferaft accessories, except the gas cylinders, with the liferaft.
2.7 Attach dust caps to the delivery hoses. If caps for the hoses are temporarily
not available, use adhesive tape to keep dirt out of the hoses.
