Date: November 2016
Issue No: 2
Crewsaver -
Servicing Manual : Inshore 380N Lifejacket
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6.1.2
If the test is satisfactory deflate the Lifejacket in preparation for re-assembly. Refer to Section 8.
6.1.2.1. Insert the inverted oral valve dust cap into the top of the oral valve and expel the air.
Lifejackets may
also be deflated using the Venturi Vacuum System. For the part number, refer to Section 9.
6.1.3 Subsequent to remedial action being taken (see Section 7), retest the lifejacket in accordance with Section 6.
6.2.1. Oral Valves.
6.2.1.1. When removing the test adapter from each oral valve check that the oral valve reseats. If in
doubt
this may be checked by placing the valve underwater.
6.2.2 Schrader Valves.
6.2.2.1 Should a leak be found in the Schrader valve the faulty core must be removed and a new valve
inserted using the Torque Screwdriver from the tool kit.
6.3.1 Operational Test for Halkey Roberts Manual Operation.
6.3.1.1 Remove the operating mechanism from the lifejacket. With the cylinder also removed, pull the
lever
on the side of the operating head, and check that the firing pin is visibly moving inside the
open end.
6.3.1.2 If the lever does not move, or the firing pin is not clearly moving, the operating head must be
replaced. Refer to Section 9 for part number.
6.4.1 If the retro reflective tape shows any signs of degradation the following tests shall be carried out in
accordance
with Marine Guidance Note MGN 105 (M+F) Issued by the UK Marine and Coast guard Agency
March 1999.
6.4.1.1 Place a new piece of the same retro-reflective material to, and on the same plane as, a
representative piece of material fitted to the appliance.
6.4.1.2 Pour water over both pieces of material.
6.4.1.3 Using a powerful torch or "Aldis" lamp held at eye level, compare the performance of the two
pieces of material from a distance of 10 Metres.
6.4.1.4 If a noticeable deterioration in performance is observed then the retro-reflective material on the
appliance should be replaced.
6.4.1.5 Dry off the lifejacket before repacking.
6.3
Inflation Mechanisms
6
Section
6.2
Valves
6.4
Retro Reflective Tape