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2.1 Liferaft
CAUTION:
DO NOT LET PUDDLES OF CLEANING SOLUTION STAY
ON THE LIFERAFT. TOO MUCH SOLVENT CAN CAUSE
DAMAGE.
2.1.1 Wash the liferaft with a solution of hard soap and water.
2.1.2 Dry the liferaft with a clean, lint-free cloth.
2.1.3 Use recommended solvent in TABLE 301, to remove any oil or
similar substance. Wash and dry the area as given in steps A1 and
A2 above.
2.2 Rigid container (anti-mold treatment)
2.2.1 Wash the container outer surfaces with a solution of hard soap and
water.
2.2.2 Apply the following anti-mold treatment to all rigid containers, at the
normal overhaul period of the liferaft and on all containers that have
been in damp storage conditions:
(a) Use a solution of hard soap and water to clean the inside of the
container.
(b) Mix a solution of Sodium Hypochlorite, (25 parts water to 1 part
of 14% to 15% solution).
(c) Use a sponge to apply the solution evenly over the inner
surface of the container.
(d) Let all surfaces dry before packing the liferafts into the
container.
