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INFLATABLE LIFERAFT

ISO~Raft

ISO 9650-1

www.lalizas.com

OPERATION MANUAL

for ISO Liferafts

ISO~Raft

ISO 9650-1

RACING

and

LALIZAS Hellas 

3 Gounari, Piraeus P.C.18531, Greece

Tel.: +30 210 4226274, Fax: +30 210 4226273

e-mail: [email protected], www.lalizas.com

Summary of Contents for ISO 9650-1

Page 1: ...I S O 9 6 5 0 1 www lalizas com OPERATION MANUAL for ISO Liferafts ISO Raft I S O 9 6 5 0 1 RACING and LALIZAS Hellas 3 Gounari Piraeus P C 18531 Greece Tel 30 210 4226274 Fax 30 210 4226273 e mail info lalizas com www lalizas com ...

Page 2: ...Description of the Liferaft 3 Instructions for use of the Liferaft 4 Equipment of the liferaft 5 Advice on the transportation and the storage of the liferaft 6 Advice on survival on board maintenance and servicing of the liferaft ...

Page 3: ...dition when it is loaded with all the persons and the equipment Its floor is manufactured by waterproof and insulated materials The main body of the Liferaft consists of two buoyant compartments containing safety valves inflated through a non return valve ensuring the flotation of the liferaft This con struction ensures that the Liferaft will continue floating even in the case that one compart men...

Page 4: ...2 Canister of the liferaft 2 3 9 4 7 8 1 5 6 Picture 3 Basic Construct of the Liferafts 1 Thermal insulated floor 2 Opening for embarkation 3 Automatic light 4 Rain water collection system 5 Water pockets for stability 6 Inflation points 7 Safety knife 8 Sea anchor 9 Lifebuoy safety quoit ...

Page 5: ...ure 5 Canister of the liferaft 2 3 9 4 7 8 1 5 6 Picture 6 Basic Construct of the Liferafts 1 Thermal insulated floor 2 Opening for embarkation 3 Automatic light 4 Rain water collection system 5 Water pockets for stability 6 Inflation points 7 Safety knife 8 Sea anchor 9 Lifebuoy safety quoit ...

Page 6: ...use the liferaft comes first of all you should send alarms and signals by all means and put on lifejackets or other protective appliances on ship You should also remember to carry emergency position indicator GPS fresh water and food as much as possible Make sure than the liferaft is attached to a solid point of the boat Then free the liferaft from any possible belts or any other attachment If the...

Page 7: ...he sinking ship After boarding except seating orderly the occupants shall search the others in the wa ter and help them to board the liferaft by giving priority to the injured ones The occupants can throw the rescue quoit with enough length of rope to the persons in the water pull them to the liferaft side after having grabbed the rescue quoit and then help them to board into the liferaft Any fain...

Page 8: ...liferaft is present you should link to it B Deploy the sea anchor to resist capsize Make sure that the anchor is properly connected to the liferaft and that it works prop erly Then launch it C Close all liferaft entrances D Maintain the liferaft in good condition by bailing out water using the bailer and the sponges included in the equipment of the Liferaft Look for leaks and repair them if any im...

Page 9: ...aling mirror Pc 1 1 13 Thermal protective aids Pc 2 0 14 Seasickness bag Pc 1 pc p 1 pc p 15 Instructions for life saving signals Book 1 1 16 Pump Bellow Pc 1 1 17 Buoyant rescue quoit Pc 1 1 18 Safety Knife Pc 1 1 19 Instructions for immediate actions card Pc 1 1 20 Anti seasickness pills Pc 6 pills p 6 pills p 21 Operational manual Book 1 1 22 Repair kit Pc 1 1 5 Advice on the transportation and...

Page 10: ...e pneumatic portion of the liferaft Therefore the liferaft must be put horizontally with its labels facing upwards Furthermore it must be readily accessible so in case of emergency you should save time and energy in finding it There is a possibility that some of the standard equipment of the liferaft may affect the performance of a compass so you should keep it at least one meter away from the lif...

Page 11: ...should sit on the floor of the liferaft leaning their shoulders against the tubes and cover all the possible perimeter of the liferaft in order to remain it stable Also they should grasp the handle and lean against the chambers but try to avoid sitting on the life raft s chambers 6 1 2 Swimming Diving into the water You should avoid diving into the water However if it is necessary you should alway...

Page 12: ...ather conditions in order to keep the liferaft clear from cold wind waves and warm weather 6 1 8 Advice on the maintenance of the liferaft Pay attention to the maintenance and repairing of the liferaft during the period of float ing on the sea to keep it in good condition Be very careful with the flammable fabric of the liferaft which is also damageable to the sharp goods For the ISO RAFT series I...

Page 13: ...t and recover your energy s loss as quickly as possible There are food ration fresh water and first aid kit inside the liferaft but in limited quan tities which shall be used restrictively The master of the liferaft has the responsibility of distribute the food and the water to the survivors Eating is not the priority it is more important to keep away from cold hot exposure to sun and drink water ...

Page 14: ... by the sun use a cloth as an eye pad by making two little holes for the eyes In case of conjunctivitis rinse your eyes with fresh sea water f If you developed any ulcer or open blister due to sitting in a position for a long time you should dry them in order to facilitate their recovery g If anyone has trouble in breathing you should help him restoring his breath and his heartbeat h If anyone has...

Page 15: ...there is a wireless radio wireless indication light or radar responder in the liferaft send SOS signal according to the usage Picture 10 Send signals for Help to Ship and Aircrafts at Night 6 1 12 Protection from extreme weather conditions In any case you should avoid the exposure to cold and wind conditions as well as the blazing sun for a long time In order to protect yourself from extreme cold ...

Page 16: ...l the rescuing ships arrive During this time you should prepare the abandonment of the liferaft and make sure that all the liferafts are linked one to the other 2 Rescue by towing Use a rope in good condition e g the cylinder operating line or the sea anchor rope and fasten it to a solid point of the liferaft This rope can be launch from the liferaft to the rescuing unit or from the unit to the li...

Page 17: ...al line helps the survivors to remain as stable as possible when the sea is rough 6 2 Advice on the servicing of the liferaft The liferaft must be inspected and serviced periodically In case of activation or exi stence of damages service it immediately The inspection and service must be performed by a LALIZAS authorized Service Station LALIZAS S A is not liable for any inspection or service carrie...

Page 18: ...LALIZAS Hellas 3 Gounari Piraeus P C 18531 Greece Tel 30 210 4226274 Fax 30 210 4226273 e mail info lalizas com www lalizas com www lalizas com LOG BOOK CEANO ...

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