Lifesaving Systems Corp.
#485-CG OM (Rev B) Updated 2020-04-14
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OWNER'S MANUAL
LIFE PRESERVER SURVIVAL VEST
#485-CG (Automatic)
WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
The LIFE PRESERVER SURVIVAL Vest should not be worn by
anyone under 110 lbs. or under 14 years of age.
Designed for use by the U.S. Coast Guard Only. Vest fitted with
17 GRAM CO2 cylinder for partial inflation of bladder in the event
of vessel capsize. Must be orally inflated following CO2 activation.
When replacing the CO2 cylinder, do so in accordance with
instructions on the following page of this document.
The LIFE PRESERVER SURVIVAL Vest must be visually
inspected prior to use, and functionally tested per inspection
procedures.
Should the LIFE PRESERVER SURVIVAL Vest be immersed in
either salt or chlorinated water, the vest MUST BE FRESH
WATER WASHED. Failure to fresh water wash the vest may
cause corrosion to the CO2 cylinder, firing arm, and firing pin, as
well as damage to the fabric coatings.
DO NOT inflate the LIFE PRESERVER SURVIVAL Vest prior to
jumping into the water, if you are more than three to four feet
above the water. NEVER DIVE HEAD FIRST WITH THE VEST
INFLATED. This could cause severe personal injuries and
damage the life vest.
DO NOT inflate the LIFE PRESERVER SURVIVAL Vest below
deck in a boat or ship as you may be trapped under water in a
cabin, which has been flooded.
INSPECTION
While LSC has designed and manufactured the inflatable to
be as reliable as possible, periodic testing and inspection are
necessary to ensure functional reliability. However, prior to
each use a visual inspection should be conducted.
Additionally, a leak inspection of the vest should not exceed
six (6) months. The bobbin in the inflation assembly should
be replaced every 2 years in commercial use.
VISUAL INSPECTION
(Performed prior to each use)
Open the CO2 cover and ensure that the service indicator is
GREEN, If RED, do not use vest until servicing the inflation
assembly in accordance with instructions on the following
page of this document. Inspect the entire vest, fabric,
webbing, hardware and other components for damage.
USING YOUR VEST
To don the LIFE PRESERVER SURVIVAL Vest, simply put the vest on the
same way you would a coat. Close the front buckle, then zip up the front
zipper of the vest. Adjust the waist belt to fit snugly by pulling the two side
straps to the rear. Tuck the excess belt under the vest. Operating
instructions are located on the left lobe inside panel. Should you have any
questions concerning the use of your vest or its auto-inflator, please do not
hesitate to call LSC.
The primary means to inflate the life vest is manually, using the beaded
inflation lanyard (#1). To inflate manually, jerk the beaded lanyard (located
on your left side) down and the cell will inflate. The automatic backup inflator
is a backup device, which should inflate the vest. The automatic backup
inflator will activate the CO2 bottle after approximately 2 seconds of
immersion. Should the vest not inflate either manually or automatically, the
wearer should inflate the vest using the oral inflation tube. To orally inflate
the vest, simply unsnap the vest, pull the oral inflation tube out located on
your right lobe, take the dust cover off, and blow into the tube until the vest
is firm.
After inflation of the vest in the water, avoid body movement or wasteful
expenditures of energy as much as possible and remain calm. Should the
inflatable cell lose some buoyancy, remove the cap on the oral inflation tube
and blow into it. Replace the cap on the oral inflation tube after you have
topped-off the cell.
The automatic backup inflator will inflate the cell whenever exposed to water.
Should the vest inadvertently inflate due to heavy rain or sea states, deflate
the cell by depressing the top of the oral tube dust cover into the oral tube.
Replace and service the inflation assembly in accordance with the
instructions on the following page of this document.
LEAK INSPECTION (Performed Semiannually)
1. Inflate the bladder through the oral tube with a low-
pressure air source (2 psi max.) or by oral inflation.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER INFLATE. Damage to the
bladder will result from overpressure. After two (2)
hours, recheck the bladder for pressure. If the bladder
has lost pressure, re-inflate and locate source of leak.
Repair problem or remove vest from service. Deflate
the vest.
FUNCTIONAL & LEAK INSPECTION
(Performed Annually)
1. Pull beaded lanyard to inflate the bladder. Both
sides of the bladder should fully deploy. Deflate the
cell by depressing the top of the oral tube dust
cover into the oral tube. Service inflation assembly
so in accordance with instructions on the following
page of this document.
2. Complete Leak Inspection above.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
#470-CG
AUTO INFLATOR
#474
BOBBIN
#353
CO2 CYLINDER, 17 GRAMS
WARRANTY
LSC products are warranted to the first consumer purchaser to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of twelve (12)
months. Please contact LSC for our complete Warranty information and Policies, or visit our website.
