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Testing your Deckvest Duro
You should always test the inflation of 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 CO
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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 Duro 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.
WARNING:
If in doubt, send your Deckvest Duro to your nearest service centre for evaluation
and/or servicing.
If you are not completely confident about undertaking the self-inspection and
servicing of your lifejacket in accordance with these instructions, you must not
use your lifejacket again until it has been professionally inspected and serviced.
(For details of your nearest service centre see www.spinlock.co.uk).
Any modification or repair to any part of the Deckvest Duro is expressly forbidden
unless carried out by Spinlock Ltd.
Spinlock do not offer a service of lifejackets over 10 years old. At this age it
becomes difficult to guarantee the durability of the fabric and strong parts. If you
feel that your Deckvest has had little use, then you are able to inspect and self
service the lifejacket yourself, but this is completed at your own risk.
REMEMBER: RE-ARM AND RE-PACK THE LIFEJACKET IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THESE INSTRUCTIONS - See video at www.spinlock.co.uk
WE RECOMMEND THAT THE AUTOMATIC CAPSULE (PART NO. DW-UML5) IS
REPLACED ANNUALLY. ALSO UNSCREW AND INSPECT THE THREADED END OF
THE CO
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CYLINDER TO CONFIRM IT IS UNUSED.