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CO

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 Cylinder size - Model 170N: use 33g

 

CORRECTING PRESSURE VARIANCE 

With variations in air or water temperatures, topping up by oral inflation may be 

required to maintain full buoyancy especially after prolonged immersion.

Deflating your Deckvest LITE

To deflate the lifejacket, invert the oral-inflation tube end cap and insert it into the valve. 
Holding the cap firmly in this position, gently squeeze the lifejacket until all air or gas has 
been expelled. Return the cap to its normal position.

WARNING: Using the CO

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 inflation when your jacket is already fully inflated 

can over-pressurise and damage your lifejacket.

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Contents

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Re-packing your Deckvest LITE 

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Approval conditions  

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Re-arming your Deckvest LITE 

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Inflating and deflating your Deckvest LITE 

5-6

Maintaining your Deckvest LITE 

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Testing your Deckvest LITE 

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Safety notices  

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Inspection Record box 

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Approval Conditions

This Deckvest is approved to 

ISO 12402-3

 (150N). It is important to get into the habit of 

wearing your Deckvest. It is comfortable, safe and a pleasure to wear.
Minimum Buoyancy - 150N.
A lifejacket only works correctly if it is fitted and secured correctly.
Inflatable lifejackets only become buoyant when inflated: they contain no inherently 
buoyant materials.
As user, it is your personal responsibility to understand the operation and maintenance 
requirements of your inflatable lifejacket and be familiar with its limitations.

Re-arming your Deckvest LITE

Remove cylinder and old firing cap by unscrewing anti clockwise. Check firing mechanisim 
moves freely and is free from any contamination. Then replace first with a new cap and 
then with the new cylinder, ensuring a secure fit. Check/Replace the manual pull green 
indicator clip if required.

Inflating your Deckvest LITE

It is recommended that the following inflation procedures are followed:

1.   MANUAL INFLATION

 

To manually inflate the lifejacket, sharply pull the rubber handle downwards. The CO

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gas cylinder should inflate the bladder within seconds.

2.   ORAL INFLATION

 

To inflate the lifejacket by mouth, locate the oral inflation tube by opening the zip at  

 

the yellow breakout point on the front panel of the lifejacket. Then after removing  

 

the end cap, blow into the tube until the lifejacket is fully inflated.

3.   AUTOMATIC INFLATION

 

Inflation should occur automatically within seconds of the inflator being submerged.  

 

The automatic capsule is designed to activate a sprung pin to puncture the CO

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cylinder and inflate the bladder.

Maintaining your Deckvest LITE

Maintaining this Deckvest should be the responsibility of one sole user. As the user you are 
strongly advised to familiarise yourself fully with the Deckvest before using it as a lifejacket.

We advise that you follow a 3-level checking routine, easily carried out by yourself:

1. 

 

During Use,

 check buckles and other fastenings regularly.

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Before and after use,

 examine for damage or excessive abrasion, wear, tear or    

 

contamination. Particular attention must be paid to the stitching and webbing,    

 

including the less accessible areas.

3. 

 

Every three months,

 carry out a complete inspection, checking:

 

a.   The fabric:

 for cuts, tears, abrasion and damage caused by heat, chemicals etc.

 

b.   The lifejacket:

 to check for leaks, inflate your lifejacket through the oral tube until  

 

 

firm and leave for 24hrs. Any loss of firmness indicates leakage and means it    

 

 

is unsafe.

 

 

To check the oral valve, fully inflate the lifejacket and hold the tube under water. If  

 

 

bubbles appear, deflate and re-inflate to test. 

 

 

If a leak persists, do not use your lifejacket until it has been professionally serviced at  

 

 

your nearest service centre.

 

c.   The components:

 remove and inspect all components.

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Summary of Contents for Deckvest LITE

Page 1: ...38lb Automatic Lifejacket APPROVED TO ISO 12402 3 UNRESTRICTED WORKING AT SPEED AUTOMATIC INFLATION ONE SIZE INSTANTLY FITTED EASY RELEASE CROTCH STRAP SPRAYHOOD ATTACHMENT POINT deckvestlite_3R679A_10 indd 1 02 10 2014 14 57 ...

Page 2: ... L I F T H E R E A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D 2 Lifejacket inflation UML Mk5 Oral inflation Lifting Loop Crotch Strap Buddy Loop Auto A B L I F T H E R E A B Manual 1 Fitting Chest size max 145cm Whistle Location Blow to operate deckvestlite_3R679A_10 indd 2 3 02 10 2014 14 57 ...

Page 3: ... D E F Pull zips out 4 Run zip round to close and fasten flap across breakout points Tuck handle into holder Tuck zip ends under A B C D E F Separate zip chain at yellow end section A B C D E F Re attach zips on side with firing head A B C D E F Start running zip back round to close 2 Concertina bladder onto itself ensuring a smooth flow for the manual lanyard Place firing head in mesh pocket deck...

Page 4: ...our Deckvest LITE It is recommended that the following inflation procedures are followed 1 MANUAL INFLATION To manually inflate the lifejacket sharply pull the rubber handle downwards The CO2 gas cylinder should inflate the bladder within seconds 2 ORAL INFLATION To inflate the lifejacket by mouth locate the oral inflation tube by opening the zip at the yellow breakout point on the front panel of ...

Page 5: ...angerous activities which may lead to severe injuries or even death Adequate training in appropriate safety techniques and methods is essential and acquiring this training is your own responsibility You personally assume all risks and responsibilities for all damage injury or death which may occur during or following wrong use of our products in any manner whatsoever If you are not able or are not...

Page 6: ...t adequately inflate your lifejacket If this occurs use the oral tube to manually top up your lifejacket after the CO2 has been discharged and not before DISINFECTING THE PRODUCT When necessary use a disinfectant that is compatible with polyamide polyester polycarbonate PVC etc Use diluted with clean water at a maximum temperature of 30 C After soaking for an hour rinse in clean cold water Dry slo...

Page 7: ...TLY FITTED THIS PRODUCT MAY NOT PERFORM AS A LIFEJACKET RISKING SERIOUS DANGER TO THE USER For users aged above 16 years and weighing not less than 50 kg Do not use for white water paddling or with personal watercraft Do not use as a cushion Gas cylinders are dangerous goods They should be kept out of reach of children and not be misused Train yourself in the use of this device DECKVEST LITE AUTOM...

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