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This publication is issued as the owner's manual for the Switlik Offshore

Passage Raft, model OPR-1330-( ).

This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part, by any means,

without permission. For information, address all questions to:

Switlik Parachute Company

1325 E. State Street

Trenton, NJ 08609

(609) 587-3300

(609) 586-6647 FAX

www.switlik.com

Summary of Contents for OPR

Page 1: ...OPR Offshore Passage Raft OWNER S Manual...

Page 2: ...ll rights reserved Copyright 2013 by Switlik Parachute Company Inc This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part by any means without permission For information address all questions to Switli...

Page 3: ...nts TOC Chapter Page WARNINGS 1 Description 2 Launching 4 Righting the Raft 7 Boarding 8 Heaving Line 9 Knife 10 Combination Valves 11 Arches Canopy 12 Survival Equipment 15 Servicing 18 Storage 19 Su...

Page 4: ...ing with the raft can prevent the raft from working when it is actually needed If the raft appears to have been tampered with return the raft to an Authorized Service Center for servicing WARNING If t...

Page 5: ...win tubed life raft providing a minimum of 1 330 lbs of buoyancy Reinforced Ladder Boarding Step Independently Inflated Canopy Arches Air Inflation System Zippered Side Door Bright Orange Canopy SOLAS...

Page 6: ...mile away and lasts for over 8 hours Compressed air inflation system Improved low temperature performance Gauge on inflation valve head remains accessible even when packed allowing for a quick system...

Page 7: ...point on the boat Toss the valise overboard Pull on the mooring line until inflation occurs If possible pull the raft close to boat for direct boarding To prevent injury to yourself and others avoid...

Page 8: ...every 2 years If you need to manually deploy the raft or your raft does not have a hydrostatic release first make sure the painter line coming out of the raft container is secured to the cradle or a s...

Page 9: ...boat for direct boarding To prevent injury to yourself and others avoid jumping into the raft Use the knife to cut the mooring line only if the boat is sinking or causing a hazard to the raft Pull in...

Page 10: ...p pull yourself up While holding the righting strap stand at the base of the cylinder with your heels on the main buoyancy tube For best results orient yourself into the wind to help pull the raft ove...

Page 11: ...prevent injury to yourself and others avoid jumping into the raft Water pockets located on the bottom of the raft keep the raft stable allowing even a single person to board from the water without th...

Page 12: ...throwing ring is attached to the upper buoyancy tube Use this line to help pull in survivors having difficulty getting to the raft When not in use coil the line up and place it along with the throwing...

Page 13: ...free of the distressed vessel If the vessel is not on fire or sinking it s best to remain attached Before cutting the mooring line make sure you first retrieve the survival equipment which is attache...

Page 14: ...ft excess air pressure may bleed off through these valves This is a normal occurrence However after boarding these valves should be plugged to prevent further air from leaking out due to the movement...

Page 15: ...uld remain furled until everyone has boarded the raft When the canopy is needed release the furling ties and pull the beaded inflation handle located on each arch Pull in the direction indicated on th...

Page 16: ...r to completely enclose the raft There are 2 zipper pulls on the canopy top They can be used to make side openings in the canopy if desired Furling ties are provided to hold these doors open These ope...

Page 17: ...ed Remove the black cap and blow air into the arch then place the cap back on when finished To deflate the arch pull the black cap off the oral tube invert the cap and push it back into the end of the...

Page 18: ...cranking wind the handle about 3 revolutions per second If charging with the solar panel leave the flashlight in direct sunlight for 8 hours for a full charge The flashlight has 3 different settings P...

Page 19: ...ur wrist to prevent loss 2 Dip plug in water to make insertion easier 3 Push bottom plate through hole in tube if hole is too small carefully enlarge so the plate can be inserted 4 Pull bottom plate b...

Page 20: ...e end of the hose into the valve and pump until tube is firm Remove hose from combination valve and reinsert rubber plug This equipment is located in the rear pocket on the soft valise or in a separat...

Page 21: ...On hard container packs check the gauge through the window provided The gauge should read approximately 3 000 psi If the gauge reads below 2 500 psi return the raft to an authorized service center for...

Page 22: ...ructed drainage When the raft is stowed off the vessel it should be placed in a cool dry area away from excessive heat The ideal storage temperature is between 60 F 70 F with no more than 50 humidity...

Page 23: ...on t eat if you don t have water Play stay busy and keep a positive attitude Hypothermia Symptoms may include shivering confusion poor coordination unconsciousness are often hard to see severely hypot...

Page 24: ...1325 E State Street Trenton NJ 08609 609 587 3300 609 586 6647 FAX www switlik com Manual P N S 4359 1 revision A dated 8 13...