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Programmable, Submersible Live Vest User Manual copyright Oceanic Safety Systems LLC., 2014
DO
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Weigh and confirm contents
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Handle cylinders carefully to avoid damage, especially to threads, which could prevent proper
connection to mating parts.
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Hand tighten the cylinder only. Do not overtighten or use a wrench.
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Always carry the PSLV in a manner which protects the actuator in the event it is unexpectedly
dropped.
DO NOT
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Don’t store cylinders exposed to the sun, or allow them in hot environments.
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Don’t store used and unused cylinders together.
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Don’t use cylinders with no commodity label identifying its contents.
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Don’t strike or drop cylinders.
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Don’t touch cylinders recently emptied in air. The cylinder will become so cold that it may cause
frostbite.
CO2 Cylinder DOs and DON’Ts
Specific Warnings and Cautions regarding batteries while being used.
Because the battery is
sealed into the actuator, it must not be accessed or tampered with by the user.
Caution
In the event the battery leaks and the fluid gets into one’s eye, do not rub the eye.
Flush for 15 minutes with water and immediately seek medical attention. If left untreated,
the battery fluid could cause damage.
Warnings
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Do not place the battery in fire or heat the battery.
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Do not disassemble or modify the battery. The battery (Lithium Ion in the back unit only)
contains safety and protection devices which, if damaged, may cause the battery to
generate heat, rupture, or ignite.
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Do not place the battery on or near fires, stoves, or other high-temperature locations.
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Do not place the battery in direct sunlight, or use or store the battery inside cars in hot
weather. Doing so may cause the battery to generate heat, rupture, or ignite. Using the
battery in this manner may also result in a loss of performance and a shortened life
expectancy.
Use only “low force” piercing cylinders designed specifically for automatic life vests, which are
generally recognized by the inset dimple. The flat top cylinders designed for life vests are more
difficult to pierce and will not reliably cause inflation when the actuator is fired.
