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SOLAS (74/96) Approved Lifejacket
SOS MARINE
A.B.N 48 000 803 841
23A Rochester St Botany NSW Australia 2019
Ph: +61-02 9700 0233 Fax: +61-02 9700 0277
WWW.SOSMARINE.COM
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2.0 HYPOTHERMIA.
2.0.1 Prolonged exposure to cold water causes a condition known as hypothermia -a
substantial loss of body heat, which leads to exhaustion and unconsciousness.
2.0.2 Most drowning victims first suffer from hypothermia. The following chart
shows the effects of hypothermia and how hypothermia affects most adults.
NOTE:
How hypothermia affects most adults:
Water Temperature
Exhaustion and
Expected Time
°C
( °F)
Unconsciousness
of Survival
0.3
(32.5)
Under 15 min
Under 15 -45 min
0.3-4 (32.5-40)
15-30 min
30 -90 min
4 -10 (40-50)
30-60 min
1 - 3 hrs
10 -16 (50-60)
1 -2 hrs
1 - 6 hrs
16 -21 (60-70)
2 -7 hrs
2 - 40 hrs
21-27 (70-80)
2-12hrs
3 hrs to Indefinite
Over 27 (over80)
Indefinite
Indefinite
2.1 TWELVE MONTHLY SERVICE
2.1.1 The PFD component of this lifejacket should be serviced a minimum of once
every twelve (12) months. Return the PFD lifejacket to SOS Marine or its
agent for complete and authorised annual servicing and repairs.
NOTE:
It is recommended that lifejackets that are continuously in use are to be
inspected from initial issue and checked for serviceability every six (6) months.
The point of contact for service bookings is Ron Smith Email: [email protected]
2.2 CLEANING AFTER IMMERSION IN SALT WATER.
NOTE:
Hand Wash (ONLY)
2.2.1 After immersion in salt water the lifejacket assembly must be rinsed in fresh
water. Avoid water ingress into oral inflation tube and the inflation manifold
when cleaning.
2.2.2 When cleaning always remove the automatic inflation cartridge and Co²
cylinder before rinsing.
