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Inflating your Deckvest
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
2
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 back 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 unit being
submerged. The automatic capsule is designed to activate a sprung pin to puncture the
CO
2
cylinder and inflate the bladder.
CO
2
Cylinder size: Model 170N: use 33g Model 275N; Use 60g
INFORMATION: 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 the lifejacket
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.
Testing your Deckvest
You should always test the inflation of your lifejacket to ensure you are aware of how it
functions. This can be done with the Oral, Manual or Automatic inflators.
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, just deep enough for your head to be above the surface.
3.
Inflation: Automatic: lifejacket should inflate within five seconds of head being
submerged at the required depth.
Manual: lifejacket can be activated by a sharp pull on the inflation handle.
Oral inflation: Ensure cylinder and firing head are removed before entering
water. Open lifejacket cover from zip breakout point, locate oral inflator,
remove cap and blow through tube.
4. After testing completely deflate the lifejacket using the oral inflator and dry
Deckvest thoroughly.
WARNING: Using the CO
2
inflation when your jacket is already fully inflated
can over-pressurise and damage your lifejacket.
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