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urvival
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perations
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pecialist
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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1.7 INSPECTION SERVICE
1.7.1 The lifejacket has a zipper inspection opening on the wearer’s right hand and
left hand side at the bottom of the valise. To see if the cylinder or the inflation
cartridge are still operational, the sensors are
GREEN
unit is operational as
in
(fig1) and (fig2).
If the sensor is
RED
Stop and Service.
(fig1)
(fig2)
1.7.2 Unzip and move the zipper slide back around to the bursting element and the
other zipper below the bursting element to the bottom of the valise.
1.7.3 Unscrew anti-clockwise and remove cylinder.
1.7.4 Automatic lifejackets unscrew anti-clockwise automatic inflator head
cartridge, if fired replace it with a new cartridge. When replacing screw right
up ensuring there is no gap between the cartridge and the inflator head and do
up hand tight.
1.7.5 The inflation cartridge must be replaced at the end of date expired on the
cartridge or if “ out of date” before the next inspection or when activated.
1.7.6 Check your lifejacket for signs of wear and abrasions.
1.7.7 Check air-holding properties of the lifejacket by orally inflate until it assumes
its normal shape (firm) and leaving overnight. If air loss does occur, return to
SOS Marine or its agent for service.
1.7.8 Whilst the gas cylinder is removed, examine the firing head and rubber gas
seal make sure when testing that the manual inflation lanyard returns freely
and that it is in the closed position. Test its operation by pressing on the cutter
pin to see if it travels freely, the unit sensor will show
GREEN
when testing.
1.7.9 Inspect the light and battery for any signs of damage or cracking and ensure
that the light is firmly attached. Check the expiry date stamp of the battery to
ensure the light will be still serviceable by the next inspection period. If the
battery will be “out of date” before the next inspection, discard and replace the
battery.
