Date: November 2016
Issue No: 2
Crewsaver -
Servicing Manual : Offshore 290 Lifejacket
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3.1
Unpacking the OFFSHORE ALB 290N
WARNING: All defects should be noted onto the service record sheet.
3.1.2
Following unpacking refer to:
a.) Manual Operation: Fig 3.2 - Halkey Roberts operating head removal.
b.) Automatic Operation: Fig 3.3 - United Moulders Mk5i Automatic operating head.
3.1.2.1 Automatic Only. Unscrew the Automatic Capsule if fitted from the operating
mechanism. Place to one side for testing and reassembly later. See Section 6 for details.
3.1.2.2 Carefully remove the inflation cylinder by unscrewing it from the operating
mechanism. Retain for further Inspection. Refer to Section 5.
3.1.2.3 Remove Operating Mechanisms (and upper and lower manifold 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 battery. Place to one side for further inspection. Refer to section 5.
3.1.4
Remove safety line. Place to one side for further inspection. Refer to Section 5.
3.1.5
For Cleaning. Refer to Section 4.
3.1.6
Carry out visual inspection. Refer to section 5.
3
Section
OPENING THE LIFEJACKET COVER
1. Open the velcro tab.
2. Pull apart the zip, opening the zip via
the 3 quick burst elements, holding the
cover either side.
3. Once the zip has opened insert your
finger and slide it around the Lifejacket.
Undo the zip all the way around the
outside of the lifejacket. The Lifejacket
cover should now be open and the
inflation chamber visible.
Fully separate the zip. Both sides of the
zip should be apart, with the zip slider
free to move back around the lifejacket
to the start.
