Date: November 2016
Issue No: 2
Crewsaver -
Servicing Manual : Offshore 290 Lifejacket
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1.1
Introduction
1.2
Product Description
1.1.1.
This Service Manual will be published on the Crewsaver website (www.crewsaver.com). Click on PARTNER
AREA/LOGIN at the top of the screen. Personnel who have been trained in the servicing procedures for this
lifejacket will be issued with a Username and Password to enable them to access the download section.
Each manual carries an Issue Number and records of issue are logged by Crewsaver to ensure that the
service network maintains correct and up to date servicing information. Emails will be sent regarding any
new Issues. Periodically service bulletins may be issued which will be published on the Crewsaver website
(www.crewsaver.com). Emails will also be sent. It is the service station's responsibility to regularly check the
website for any new bulletins and to ensure inclusion within the servicing manual. The service bulletin
register at the front of the Manual should be completed.
1.1.2. The information referenced in each section, follows a standard servicing procedure by which the inspection
should take place.
1.1.3. This servicing manual details information to enable regular maintenance and servicing of the lifejacket to
help prolong the life of the product and ensure it functions correctly.
1.1.4. The manual should be used as a reference document following training in servicing procedures instructed by
Crewsaver approved personnel. The manual also details the equipment and parts needed for correct
maintenance to be performed.
1.1.5. Servicing must be carried out annually at a service station authorised by the manufacturer.
1.1.6. Regular servicing is to be carried out by qualified personnel trained by Crewsaver and holding a valid
servicing certificate. Certificates are valid for a period of 3 years.
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1.2.1. The ALB Offshore 290 is a twin chamber Level 275 PFD (Inflatable lifejacket), designed, tested and
developed in collaboration with the RNLI, ensuring its complete suitability for use by rescue boat crews in
offshore and extreme conditions.
1.2.2. The lifejacket is CE approved to BS EN ISO 12402-2.
1.2.3. The lifejacket is easy to don.
1.2.4. The buoyancy of the jacket is provided by twin chambers each fitted with an oral tube to ensure the full
buoyancy
can be achieved upon or after inflation.
1.2.5. One chamber of the lifejacket is inflated by a UM standard automatic operating head fitted with a 60 gr. CO
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cylinder. A manual override system is provided for use when the lifejacket is worn in an aircraft or helicopter.
The second chamber is fitted with an HR manual firing head fitted with a 60 gr. CO cylinder. Each chamber is
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fitted with a 3.5 psi. pressure relief valve to prevent over inflation.
1.2.6. This lifejacket is fitted with an integral deck safety harness with a 2-hook safety line, a spray hood and a
water activated light. The lifejacket has a YKK QBR Zip closure system.
1.2.7
The outer cover is made from a hard wearing material.
1.2.8
This lifejacket has permanently fitted dual crutch straps and dual lifting beckets.
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