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There are two models of the Hammar
®
Inflator
A Manual,
M1
and a Manual/Automatic
version,
A1
. Both are compatible so
that you can upgrade from a Manual to
a Manual/ Automatic and vice versa in
minutes if you wish.
Some big benefits of the Hammar
®
Manual/
Automatic Life Jacket Inflator, A1
Unique hydrostatic valve that protects
the water sensitive element. No activa-
tion in rain, spray, splash or humidity. (1)
Gas cylinder located inside the lifejacket
bladder. Cylinder protected against
corrosion. Reduces snagging hazard. (2)
No service requirement of the Inflator
Cap for 5 years.
The Manual/Automatic version works like
this (4):
When the Inflator is lowered more than
about 10 cm in the water, the hydrosta-
tic valve opens and lets the water meet
the water sensitive element that in turn
releases a stainless steel coil spring. The
spring then drives a needle into the end of
the gas cylinder, which is now punctured
so that the gas instantly fills the lifejacket.
Total buoyancy is often reached within 4 –
5 seconds.
LIFEJACKET INFLATOR
NOTE:
When wearing foul weather clothing
a lifejacket has to overcome the fact that
air is often trapped in the clothing causing
the user to both surface quickly and float
on the back. This may cause slow or
non-activation of the Inflator, as this will
place the valve uppermost, preventing
it from being sufficiently submerged. An
unchanged parallell position of the body
to the water surface with the hydrostatic
valve uppermost has the same effect.
In such cases, the manual back-up
(pull tab) should be used to inflate the
life jacket. Changing position in the water,
or falling into the water in all other ways,
will activate the hydrostatic valve and the
lifejacket will inflate.
NOTE:
When using the manual activation
on an automatic A1 model the indicator
will not turn from green to red. It is only
the automatic activation that activates the
indicator.
Getting familiar with your lifejacket and the
Manual/Automatic Inflator
If you want to test your lifejacket in water,
you can do this without activating the
Inflator. Just inflate your jacket through
the oral tube and then go swimming.
The counter pressure inside the bladder
will prevent the hydrostatic valve from
opening! In this way you will not use up
your gas cylinder and Inflator. After your
swim, let the jacket dry off, and then
deflate it. (See repacking below)
The Manual Inflator - M1 (5)
The Manual Inflator is activated by
pulling the red handle. The gas cylinder
is then punctured with a needle and the
lifejacket inflates within seconds.
Service and maintenance
The Manual/Automatic inflator needs
replacement after use or after the five
years expiry date.
The Manual Inflator needs replacement
after use. No expiry date.
When not in use always store your Life-
jacket in dry and well ventilated space.
Periodical checking
1. Check that the single point indicator is
green.
2. Check that expiry date is within the
limit.
3. Check that red handle is attached.
4. Check that the gas cylinder is firmly
tightened by holding it through the
lifejacket fabric.
Repacking
If your Lifejacket has been used and/or
the Hammar Inflator replaced, always in-
flate the jacket through the oral tube and
check that it stays inflated at least over
night. If the Lifejacket fails the inflation test
contact your nearest service station for
further check. Empty the Lifejacket again
by pushing in the non-return valve in the
top of the oral tube and press out
ALL
resIduAL AIr
from the bladder, so that
the jacket may be folded properly. Let the
Lifejacket dry before packing.
Ask your dealer for replacement kits! (6)
We hope that you accept this little in-
convenience if and when your lifejacket
has been in action to save your life.
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Automatic
Manual
Don’t forget the annual service on your
lifejacket!
Please remember the periodical checking
and inspection of the rest of the lifejacket.
Check the instructions from the li fejacket
manufacturer.
For further information on periodical
checking and annual service, you are
always welcome to visit our web-site
www.cmhammar.com.
