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The keys to effective rescues with 
the Lifesling System are:

• Follow and PRACTICE the 

recommended Lifesling rescue 
techniques as written in this manual

• Before each trip, familiarize crew 

on how to use the Lifesling2  

• At least two crew persons 

should be familiar with boat 
handling, basic seamanship 
and emergency procedures

• Stay close to the person in the water

• Do not lose sight of the person in

the water

Instruction Manual

Important! Read this manual before installing the Lifesling2; 

practical knowledge of the system’s use is essential before 
an emergency requires its use. Repack the Lifesling2 to be 

assured of proper deployment.

Read This Manual Carefully!

Someone’s life may depend on it. Retrieval of 

a person overboard (POB) can be very difficult 

especially in rough or cold water.

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Summary of Contents for Lifesling2

Page 1: ...s Stay close to the person in the water Do not lose sight of the person in the water Instruction Manual Important Read this manual before installing the Lifesling2 practical knowledge of the system s...

Page 2: ...our pre planned maneuver to get back to the POB fig 2 Carefully approach 6 10 feet from the POB keeping stern and propeller area away from POB and throw the Lifesling2 when POB is close by Do not thro...

Page 3: ...ing aboard are made Rig a hoisting tackle optional or other lifting device with the lifting point high enough above the deck so that the POB will clear the rail Attach one end of the tackle to either...

Page 4: ...as ladders can be used with the assistance of the Lifesling2 only when the POB is non hypothermic and uninjured and the seas are calm Be aware of the violent motion of the stern of a boat Injuries ca...

Page 5: ...Be aware of the violent motions of the swim platform in rough seas Injuries can result in the up and down motion of a stern swim platform The Lifesling2 is designed to lift the POB on board in rough c...

Page 6: ...sling2 and retrieval line and re pack it so that you and your crew will understand proper line storage and be assured of proper packing 2 To repack the Lifesling2 The nylon covered end of the line wil...

Page 7: ...ing 4 Secure the top block outside of the life lines to any convenient halyard 5 Hoist the top block at least 10 feet above the deck The stuffed line should pull right out of the sack Fig 2 6 Lead the...

Page 8: ...hese instructions should be taken as suggestions which cannot cover every circumstance WEST MARINE manufacturer of this LIFESLING2 device warrants that if used and stored according to directions it wi...

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