Quality ensurance
Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) recommend a
monthly visual inspection and a yearly inspection
of all suits by using the portable test kit to
observe any defects or quantity or functional
noncompliance. These best practices will ensure
product quality is maintained and product is fit for
use when needed in case of emergency.
Visual inspection
1.
Check the condition of the bag for damage,
dirt or unreadable instructions, check if the
description outside complies with the size and
suit type inside.
2.
Take out the suit from the bag and place it
on a flat clean table, make sure the suit is dry
both from inside and outside.
3.
Check for missing parts such as whistle, snap
hook, buddy line, wax for zipper, emergency
light (only for pillow type 7P version), and
replace if necessary only with original parts
from manufacturer. Visually check the suit
inside and outside for damages, damages as
punctures, tears, ripped neoprene – if found
please return this for service to your local WSS
service station at your nearest opportunity
4.
Check the watertight metal zipper for damage.
Remove all dirt or debris from the zipper. Use
the wax stick provided to lubricate the zipper
for smooth operation
5.
Check the connection joints of the buoyancy
pillow to the suit and also leg fastener straps,
if founds damaged please return this for
service to your local WSS service station at
your nearest opportunity
