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Date: November 2016 
 Issue No:  2 

Crewsaver - 

  Servicing Manual : Offshore 290 Lifejacket

                      

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SERVICE MANUAL 

OFFSHORE 290

LIFEJACKET

Survitec House, Lederle Lane, Gosport,

Hants. PO13 0FZ, England.

Tel: +44 (0) 1329 820000  Fax: +44 (0) 1329 236218

email: [email protected]

Web:  www.crewsaver.com

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Summary of Contents for Crewsaver OFFSHORE 290

Page 1: ...ing Manual Offshore 290 Lifejacket Page of 35 1 SERVICE MANUAL OFFSHORE 290 LIFEJACKET Survitec House Lederle Lane Gosport Hants PO13 0FZ England Tel 44 0 1329 820000 Fax 44 0 1329 236218 email crewsa...

Page 2: ...nual Offshore 290 Lifejacket Page of 35 2 No Issue 2 Description Reference to Venturi Vacuum System added sections 6 1 2 8 1 3 and Parts List Back pressure testing of the operating head added Date Nov...

Page 3: ...elines 2 2 On Receipt Inspection 2 3 General Care 2 4 Servicing Tools 2 5 Service Record Sheet 2 6 Servicing Tool Kit Section 3 3 1 Unpacking the Lifejacket Section 4 4 1 Cleaning laundering Section 5...

Page 4: ...d by Crewsaver approved personnel The manual also details the equipment and parts needed for correct maintenance to be performed 1 1 5 Servicing must be carried out annually at a service station autho...

Page 5: ...nder size Standard Automatic Hammar Automatic Manual Firing head Manual Override Oral inflation tubes Pressure relief valves 3 5 psi Hard wearing cover Whistle fitted Retro reflective tape Twin Liftin...

Page 6: ...e indicator 2 hook safety line and harness Flare pocket Manual auto toggles SS40 buckles to secure fitted crutch straps Manual override cap pocket Stretcher loops Reflective badge Approved to BS EN IS...

Page 7: ...sion Don lifejacket like a waist coat Close centre zip LLOYDS REGISTER APPROVED AUTHORISED BY MCA ADULT 43 KG 0191 LLO YDS REGISTER APPROVED AUTHORISED BY MC A ADULT 43 KG 0191 LLOYDS REGISTER APPROVE...

Page 8: ...The service station shall be of an approved standard 2 1 1 9 Procedures shall be introduced to ensure that service bulletins Manuals and replacement parts are obtained from Crewsaver 2 1 1 10 Subseque...

Page 9: ...uel may be sponged off immediately with clean water and allowed to dry naturally 2 3 3 Mud can be removed with a stiff not wire brush when dry o 2 3 4 The outer cover may be hand washed in good qualit...

Page 10: ...onent or the expiry date 2 5 5 The record sheet shown on the next page is a recommended version Similar record sheets including the same information may also be used 2 Section Fig 2 4 Table of Tools R...

Page 11: ...NIFOLDS Schrader VALVES CYLINDERS LIGHT CYALUME POCKET BUDDY LINE RQ INFLATION MECHANISM COMMENTS OPERATING MECHANISM CORD AUTOMATIC CAPSULE WASHERS RETAINING NUT RETAINING CLIP TOGGLE RQ SPRAY HOOD C...

Page 12: ...2 Section 2 2 6 Lifejacket Servicing Tool Kit Cylinder Torque Strap UML Mk5i Auto Socket Manometer Valve Extraction Tool Pressure Measuring Adaptor Inflation Adaptor Turned Socket Calibrated Socket D...

Page 13: ...fold gaskets on Halkey Roberts operating heads only by unscrewing the retaining nut on the top of the inflation mechanism Retain for further Inspection Refer to Section 5 3 1 3 Remove light and batter...

Page 14: ...etaining nut from the top of the firing head using a 9 16 socket or spanner Check for corrosion discard if corroded Remove the top sealing gasket washer and discard This must be replaced with a new pa...

Page 15: ...ylinder has been removed inspect the cylinder O Ring seal Check the seal is in place and that it is in a good condition Take the cylinder and check to see if the cylinder has been used This should be...

Page 16: ...mud can be removed with clean water and the zip can be cleaned with a stiff not wire brushwhendry 4 1 2 1 Contaminants such as oil or diesel fuel may be sponged off immediately with clean water and al...

Page 17: ...al for wear pulled threads contamination or signs of mistreatment 5 2 2 Visually inspect all welds 5 2 3 Visually inspect all webbings in accordance with Section 5 7 5 2 4 Visually inspect the whistle...

Page 18: ...Brush out the threads with a stiff bristled nylon brush M E C Reference Br1 Cylinder showing white rust on thread 5 3 4 2 Blow out the threaded recess of the head and check that there are no signific...

Page 19: ...ZINC SUPER ZINC COATING 2 5 3 6 1 All CO cylinders showing signs of wear and loss of Zinc Super Zinc coating larger than 1cm are considered unfit 2 for purpose 2 Acceptable wear less than 1cm 2 Accep...

Page 20: ...edures the complete unit shall be replaced No Repairs are allowed Refer to Section 9 for the part number of the relevant replacement part 5 5 2 Visually inspect the Operation of the Automatic Capsule...

Page 21: ...damage being found return the Lifejacket to Crewsaver 5 Section 5 7 Webbings 5 8 Buckles 5 9 Labelling Markings 5 10 Lights 5 10 1 ThislifejacketisfittedwiththeCrewsaverCSL wateractivatedlight 5 10 1...

Page 22: ...0 55 42 4 072 1406 2 103 50 0 1406 0 1378 137 90 13790 13 79 2 1 58 19 4 276 1476 5 108 68 0 1476 0 1447 144 80 14480 14 48 2 2 60 96 4 479 1546 8 113 85 0 1547 0 1516 151 69 15169 15 17 2 3 63 73 4...

Page 23: ...wdriver from the tool kit 6 3 1 Operational Test for Halkey Roberts Manual Operation 6 3 1 1 Remove the operating mechanism from the lifejacket With the cylinder also removed pull the lever on the sid...

Page 24: ...e replacement part refer to Section 9 7 3 2 Please ensure cylinders are disposed of in accordance with local regulations Treat empty cylinders as steel for recycling purposes 7 4 1 No repairs permitte...

Page 25: ...t replacement Schrader valves obtained from Crewsaver 7 5 2 Operating Mechanism 7 5 2 1 No repairs permissible Replace the complete unit Refer to Section 9 for the Part No of the replacement part 7 6...

Page 26: ...the firing mechanism by hand then check using the torque wrench 4Nm and head adaptor from the tool kit The operating head is gripped in one hand and the cylinder tightened using the torque wrench with...

Page 27: ...hrader valve ensure it is only finger tight Then place the operating head onto the manifold so that the cylinder threaded opening is facing the cylinder elastic away from the bottom of the inflator Wi...

Page 28: ...ng capsule onto the operating head Capsules fitted on the United Moulders Mk5i head which is used on this jacket are black in colour The capsule should be screwed tight to the end Make a note of the b...

Page 29: ...ad onto the manifold so that the cylinder is pointing upwards Fig 8 3 5 Fig 8 3 6 Sealing O Ring Check the O ring seal is in the recess on the top face of the operating head With the top O ring in pla...

Page 30: ...ered retainers on inner edge of inflation chamber C Secure light Water activated switch with Light retainer velcro located on the webbing at the back of the inflation chamber D Secure Light cord under...

Page 31: ...is placed lying on its side on top of chamber B Ensure Jerk to inflate pull is protruding from the inflation chamber C Tuck the chin rest part of the chamber underneath the folded chamber Tuck inside...

Page 32: ...of the folded chamber with the cord placed to avoid any snags Tuck inside cover 8 Zip cover up to the oral tube and close velcro burst tabs 9 Turn jacket around to pack the Right side Fold lower edge...

Page 33: ...of the folded chamber with the cord placed to avoid any snags Tuck inside cover 8 Zip cover up to the oral tube and close velcro burst tabs 9 Turn jacket around to pack the Right side Fold lower edge...

Page 34: ...protruding out from the bottom of the jacket 13 12 A Ensure all 3 Burst point velcro tabs are secured B Tuck left and right excess zip ends inside the cover C Secure Left and right bottom cover velcro...

Page 35: ...Head R16923 with 19cm Pull Cord Auto Head Retaining Clip 11043 Auto Head Sealing Gasket Top and Bottom 10373 UM Mk5i Auto Head Cutter O Ring 11048 Manual Capsule with Lanyard and Tab R16917 Whistle 1...

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