CLEANING, MAINTENANCE, STORAGE
Remove gas cylinder and automatic components and then
clean by hand and rinse in clean fresh water (maximum
temperature 30° C). Dry in a cool, ventilated dark room.
Grease spots may be removed with trichlorethylene.
Webbing shrinks very slightly in drying. Always carry and
store your Deckvest in a well ventilated bag. Though UV
protected, this product is best stored away from direct light,
in a well ventilated place away from extreme temperatures.
CHEMICALS
All chemicals (including petrol, battery acid, corrosive
materials and solvents) should be regarded as harmful.
If your Deckvest comes in contact with chemicals, please
notify Spinlock, stating the precise chemicals concerned.
We will investigate and give our advice.
LIFETIME = SHELF LIFE + USEFUL LIFE
After first use this product should last 5 years. Certain
environmental elements will considerably accelerate wear:
salt, sand and chemicals. In exceptional circumstances,
wear or damage could occur on the first use which reduces
the lifetime of the product to that one, single use. Wear
or damage can shorten the product life. Shelf-life of this
product in good condition is up to 5 years before first use.
TEMPERATURE
Use this product only above a minimum of -30° C and
below a maximum of +60° C. When the temperature is
below freezing, even a fully charged cylinder may not
adequately inflate your lifejacket. If this occurs use the oral
tube to manually top up your lifejacket after the CO
2
has
been discharged (and not before).
DISINFECTING THE PRODUCT
When necessary, use a disinfectant that is compatible with
polyamide, polyester, polycarbonate, PVC etc. Use diluted
with clean water at a maximum temperature of 30° C. After
soaking for an hour, rinse in clean cold water. Dry slowly,
away from direct heat.
RESPONSIBILITY
Spinlock is not responsible for the consequences, direct,
indirect or accidental, or any type of damage befalling or
resulting from the use of its products.
WARRANTY
This Deckvest qualifies for a special Spinlock Warranty
lasting five years when you register online as first owner.
Full details of how this operates, what it covers and does
not cover are important to note and are explained on the
Registration homepage www.spinlock.co.uk
Certain environmental elements will considerably
accelerate wear: salt, sand, moisture, chemicals. In
exceptional circumstances, wear or damage could occur on
the first use which reduces the lifetime of the product to
that one single use. See www. spinlock.co.uk for full details.
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WARNING: Some dye may transfer when first used
in wet conditions, we advise against first using
your Deckvest with light coloured jackets.
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