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Safety Notices
FITTING ADJUSTMENTS (PAGES 3 & 4)
A. Put on as jacket, B. Fasten Button, C. Pull chest
belt tight – it is unsafe to wear any lifejacket or
harness loosely. D. Adjust back strap so that chest
belt is positioned above lowest point of rib cage.
E. Pass crotch strap through legs before fastening
plastic buckle on front.
A. Anchorage point should be located at the centre
of the chest on page 3 - picture C. Ensure no sharp
edges on safety line attachment point. Use with an
approved personal safety line only. Attach to Jack
line / fixed eyes. Anchorage points must be able to
withstand forces of more than 1 tonne. Never attach
to lifelines / standing or running rigging.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Important notice: Specific training is essential
before use
Read this notice carefully before use. This technical
notice illustrates ways of using this product. Many
types of misuse exist which are impossible to list or
even imagine. All other uses are expressly excluded;
danger of death. In case of doubt or any problem of
understanding, contact Spinlock. Water sports are
dangerous activities which may lead to severe injuries
or even death. Adequate training in appropriate
safety techniques and methods is essential and
acquiring this training is your own responsibility. You
personally assume all risks and responsibilities for all
damage, injury or death which may occur during or
following wrong use of our products in any manner
whatsoever. If you are not able, or are not in a
position to assume this responsibility or to take such
risks do not use this equipment.
USE
This product must only be used by competent
and responsible persons, or those placed under
the direct and visual control of a competent
and responsible person. Check that this product
is compatible with other components of your
equipment. To prolong the life of this product, care
in use is necessary. Avoid rubbing against abrasive
surfaces or sharp edges.
A deck harness and safety line are intended
to prevent the user falling overboard: they
do not provide protection against falls from
height. In a fall the deck safety harness and
safety line may transmit very large forces to
the anchorage point.
150N + 275N: This level is intended for general
application or for use with foul weather clothing. It
will turn an unconscious person into a safe position
and requires no subsequent action by the user to
maintain this position.
Full performance may not be achieved if using
watertight/waterproof clothing or in other
circumstances. Gas cylinders are dangerous goods
and should be kept away from children and not
misused. Do not use as a cushion. Train yourself in
the use of the device. Compatible with approved
safety lines and clothing. Performance of this
product may be adversely affected in breaking
waves or surf conditions. Not for white water
rafting or personal watercraft use.
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