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ISO 9650
3. Test procedures Part 1
3.1 Post operational packing vacuum test
CAUTION:
ISO 9650 LIFERAFTS MUST ONLY BE TESTED USING
THE CORRECT MANOMETER AS LISTED IN CHAPTER
10.
After every service, each liferaft must be subject to this test. This ensures
that the liferaft’s hermetic seal has not been compromised during service. A
record of this test must be completed on a form similar to that in Appendix
2. Such records must be kept by the service station for a minimum of 10
years after the service date. These records must be available on demand,
for inspection by staff of Revere Supply Co. A similar record must be made
when a service station operationally packs a new liferaft.
This test is to be completed after the container upper half has been fitted
and the straps/crimps are installed. If desired the technician is permitted to
perform this test prior to the installing of the container upper half. This will be
an extra additional test. This additional test does not need to be recorded. It
does not negate the requirement to perform the official test.
After every service, each liferaft must be subject to the post-service vacuum
test as described in this chapter. This ensures that the liferaft’s hermetic
seal has not been compromised during service. A record of this test must be
completed on a copy of the form provided, please see Appendix 2.
Such records must be kept by the service station for a minimum of 10 years
after the service date. These records must be available on demand, for
inspection by staff of Revere Supply Co. A similar record must be made
when a service station operationally packs a new liferaft.
3.2 Persons permitted to perform test
The Post operational packing vacuum test may only be completed (including
recording – see subsequent Section) by two technicians who are trained,
qualified and competent in packing ISO 9650 liferafts in question.
