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Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014
PREPARATION FOR AIR TRAVEL:
Most airlines allow the transport of an auto-inflating life preserver
with two small cartridges installed in the unit and 2 spares for a total of 4 cylinders. Check with your airline
before travel. To be safe, send spare cartridges to your destination—ground transportation only. See the
Oceanic Safety Systems web site for more details (www.oceanicss.com)
Finally, once a month, completely inflate the vest by one of 3 methods, manual (pull cord), oral (oral
inflator), or command (with remote communicator). Fully inflating the vest will allow you to inspect for
leaks and test the competency of the OPV. Inspect the vest for leaks or worn areas, and make sure that
the vest remains taut and fully inflated for 15 minutes and that the cylinder is exhausted. Test the OPV for
movement by pulling and then releasing the dump cord. To deflate the vest, pull the cord on the OPV and
push on the inflation bladder. Repack the vest by pressing the edges of the inflation bladder together to
engage the plastic snaps. Observe that the OPV operates as it should. When you are ready to use the
PSLV, be sure to remove all excess gas from the PSLV.
Long term storage:
You should prepare your PSLV for long-term storage when you do not plan to use
the unit for a month or more. Remove the CO2 cylinders, fire the actuator, and wrap them in green anti-
corrosion VOC plastic wrap (samples provided by Green Packaging, Inc—www.green-vci.com), partially
inflate the vest and store in a clean, cool, dry area. Avoid harsh environments like the trunk of a car in hot
or cold weather. Schedule to charge the battery every 3 months.
(Right) is an example of severe
corrosion during tests for CO2
cartridge protection. While most
CO2 cartridges are coated with an
anti-rust layer, they will still
corrode if not cared for.
Note:
For civilian carry-on baggage, the Transportation Security Association (TSA)
prefers that you separate the PSLV from your bag and send it through the scanner
separately, just like a computer.
Note:
To clean the activator LCD lens surface, use a light detergent solution with fresh
water. Do not use any organic solvent. If the lens becomes scratched, you may try the
Polycarbonate Rectification Kit available from Micro-Surface finishing products (http://
www.micro-surface.com) to restore the finish
Corrosion of the cylinder head as
shown on the left is particularly
dangerous because gas can be
released suddenly, or it can be
released undetected leaving the
cylinder empty of its charge.
