Date: November 2016
Issue No: 2
Crewsaver -
Servicing Manual : Offshore 290 Lifejacket
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Fig. 3.2.2
Fig. 3.2.1
Unscrew the 60 gram cylinder from the manual firing head. Check
to see if the cylinder has been used.
NOTE: This should be performed by check weighing. If under the
min. weight as displayed on the cylinder body, discard in a safe
manner.
Unscrew the valve retaining 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 part
upon reassembly.
Fig 3.2 Halkey Roberts Operating Head
Fig. 3.2.3
Remove the operating head from the manifold which is welded to
the inflator fabric. Remove the bottom gasket / sealing washer and
discard. This must be replaced with a new part upon reassembly.
Please Note: The operating head may not match the images above, but the processes are always the same.
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