Testing your lifejacket:
You should always test your lifejacket to ensure you are fully aware of how it functions.
This can be done with the Oral, Manual or Automatic inflators.
If planning to test the lifejacket with the Oral inflator you will not need any spare parts or rearming
kits as long as you remove the CO2 cylinder and automatic capsule before entering the water.
If you are a weak swimmer it is strongly recommended to use an automatic lifejacket or an inherently
buoyant device.
1.
Put on the Deckvest and adjust to fit.
2.
Stand in shallow water or swimming pool, just deep enough for your head to be above
the surface.
3. Inflation:
Automatic:
lifejacket should fully inflate within five seconds of water contacting the firing head.
Manual:
lifejacket can be activated by a sharp pull on the inflation handle.
Oral inflation:
Ensure that cylinder and firing head have been removed before entering the water.
Open the lifejacket cover from the zip breakout point, locate the oral inflator remove cap and
blow through tube.
4.
After testing completely deflate the lifejacket using the oral inflator.
5.
Let the Deckvest dry thoroughly. Do not expose to direct heat.
REMEMBER: RE-ARM AND RE-PACK THE LIFEJACKET IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WE RECOMMEND THAT THE AUTOMATIC CAPSULE IS REPLACED ANNUALLY. ALSO INSPECT
THE THREADED END OF THE CO2 CYLINDER TO CONFIRM IT IS UNUSED. (SEE FIG 4, PAGE 14)
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Re-packing your lifejacket
Before repacking, completely deflate the lifejacket. Force excess air out through the inflation tube.
Do not wring the inflation chamber. Put the inflation tube cap back in the stowed position.
Note: Before following the repacking sequence, be sure to properly re-arm your lifejacket!
(See re-arming instructions above).
Re-arming your lifejacket after inflation
After using your lifejacket, always rinse it with fresh water and fully dry before re-arming.
1.
Unscrew and discard the used CO2 cylinder.
2.
Check that the inflator mechanism is fully operational. Pull down on the manual inflation handle
and check that the piercing pin travels freely. Both the head and lever should easily return to
their original position (Fig. 1).
3.
Unscrew and replace the automatic capsule. (Fig 2, page 13)
4.
With the manual lever in the up-and-ready position install the green retaining clip into the inflator.
5.
Screw the new CO2 cylinder hand-tight into the inflator (Fig.5, page 14).
6.
Refold the lifejacket according to the repacking instructions.
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