Besto 180N User manual

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AUTOMATIC ISO 12402-3 / MANUAL ISO 12402-6
HARNESS COMPLIES TO ISO 12401
Manual Automatic Harness
Inflatable 180N
Type
180N INFLATABLE LIFEJACKET

Fig 1.
Fig 2.
Halkey Roberts Alpha V9000 Halkey Roberts 840 Manual
UML MK5 UML Manual
UML Pro Sensor

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
DONNING
Before use practice donning and using this lifejacket in water to ascertain
performance. (For automatic model remove water sensing cartridge prior to test)
AFTER TESTING, ALLOW THE LIFEJACKET TO AIR DRY THOROUGHLY AND
REMEMBER TO REFIT THE AUTOMATIC CARTRIDGE.
THIS IS NOT A LIFEJACKET UNTIL FULLY INFLATED. Full performance may not be
achieved using certain types of clothing or in other circumstances.
Prior to every use you should ensure there is no damage to the lifejacket and the
in„a tion system is fully functional including a check that the gas cylinder has not
been ÿred and it is screwed in tightly to the ÿring head.
IMPORTANT OVER A PERIOD OF TIME THE GAS CYLINDER MAY WORK LOOSE,
IF THE CYLINDER IS LOOSE IT WILL NOT INFLATE THE LIFEJACKET, CHECK
BEFORE EVERY USE THAT THE CYLINDER IS TIGHTLY SCREWED IN
Put on like a waistcoat and secure the buckle. Adjust the belt by
threading the webbing through the adjuster buckle. The belt
should be a tight but comfortable fit.
ALWAYS WEAR THE LIFEJACKET AS THE OUTER MOST LAYER.
NEVER WEAR THE LIFEJACKET UNDER ANY OTHER GARMENT OR
FOUL WEATHER CLOTHING.
This lifejacket is fitted with a crutch strap, IT SHOULD BE
ADJUSTED TO A TIGHT BUT COMFORTABLE FIT. NEVER USE THE
LIFEJACKET WITHOUT CORRECTLY ADJUSTING AND SECURELY
FITTING THE CRUTCH STRAP.
REARMING
Only rearm using the manufacturers rearming kit.
1. De„a te the lung by holding the tag on the oral tube cap against the oral tube
valve. Roll the lifejacket up tightly to expel all air, repeat this process several times
to ensure complete de„a tion. 2. If manually ÿred, push the ÿring lever back into
position and secure with plastic clip. 3. If (automatic model only) automatically
ÿred, unscrew the water sensing cartridge and replace with new. 4. Remove used
gas cylinder and screw new cylinder back in place, hand tight. If either of the two
green ÿring indicators are missing you must rearm with a new kit. IMPORTANT.
Failure to follow the rearming process in written order will cause accidental
activation of the gas cylinder.
For Pro Sensor, Hammar and Halkey Roberts models refer to enclosed
relevant handbook.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
YOUR LIFEJACKET MUST BE SERVICED ANNUALLY BY MANUFACTURER OR AN
APPROVED SERVICE AGENT.
In addition to the annual service, you should also look after and maintain the
condition of your lifejacket
Do not use as a cushion. Do not operate co2 mechanism after oral in„a tion.
Check lung maintains pressure by orally in„a ting and leaving overnight, if any
loss Occurs, refer to service agent. NEVER ATTEMPT REPAIRS YOURSELF.
Check co2 cylinder has not been punctured. Annually replace water sensing
cartridge. To clean the lifejacket, rinse in fresh water only. (Remove water
sensing cartridge ÿrst) Allow to air dry thoroughly before reÿtting. Make sure
the lung is fully de„a ted before repacking. Store in a dry well ventilated
environment.
Drawing supplied by United Moulders
CO2 Cylinder
Green retaining clip
MK5 Cartridge
Green indicator
UM Firing mechanism
CO
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Fig 3.
C.
A.
B.
Zipper/ Rits/ ReiBverschlusse closing
NB! Zipper sliders are always to be closed
and at bottom of jacket

(GB) USER INFORMATION
Application
Coastal and offshore with foul weather clothing. Not suitable if heavy tools are
carried.
WARNING FREEZING TEMPERATURES MAY AFFECT THE
PERFORMANCE OF THE PFD AND ORAL TOP UP MAY BE
REQUIRED AFTER INFLATION TO ACHIEVE FULL BUOYANCY.
When fully inflated this lifejacket has 180N minimum buoyancy and conforms
to EN ISO 12402-3:2006+A1:2010 for automatic Level 150 and EN ISO 12402-
6:2006+A1:2010 for manual only Level 150, Deck Safety harness (if fitted)
conforms to EN ISO 12401:2009 & PPE Regulation
(EU) 2016/425. EC Type examination by FLEETWOOD NOTIFIED BODY
No. 0514. Fleetwood Test House, Fleetwood Nautical Campus, Broadwater,
Fleetwood. FY7 8JZ.
DOC inside this leaflet.
LIFESPAN WITH NORMAL USE 10 YEARS. Extendable for a further 5 years with
annual manufacturer service
It is dangerous to use this lifejacket unless you have read and fully
understood the instructions and the safety warnings contained in this manual,
you must read these instructions prior to the first use and keep in a safe place
for future reference. Your warranty is invalid if you fail to have your lifejacket
serviced according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Pre-wear
YOU MUST CHECK THE FOLLOWING:
1. Check the lifejacket meets your requirements in terms of automatic
or manual inflation, harness or non-harness.
2. Check the inflation system is fully functional.
3. Check the gas cylinder has not been pierced and is
screwed in tightly.
Gas cylinders are dangerous goods and should be kept away from children
and not misused. This lifejacket has CO2 gas inflation, it does not have any
inherent buoyancy unless inflated by the CO2 cylinder or orally inflated by the
user. Minimum 180 Newtons when fully inflated and suitable for users 40KG
upwards. Check before every use that the lifejacket meets the specification you
require and is fully functional.
Harness Model – For users over 40KG
To identify If you have a harness model you should inspect the front of the
buckles to ensure it is fitted with either Stainless steel or webbing D ring (s). If
the lifejacket has an integral harness it should be worn as the outer most layer.
Non-harness model has a buckle only (No D ring) – For users over
40KG
If it’s a non-harness model it may be worn over a separate harness.
Automatic Gas inflation
An automatic lifejacket is inflated using CO2 gas. When the inflation
mechanism comes into contact with water it activates the automatic CO2 gas
inflation mechanism. Should for any reason this fail, you should pull down
sharply on the manual firing lanyard, this will manually fire the gas cylinder.
Automatic models will inflate within 5 seconds of immersion in water.

Manual Gas inflation
For manual gas inflation pull on the firing lanyard for the gas to inflate the
lifejacket.
Oral Top up
The oral tube may be used to top up the lifejacket if required. Remove cap and
blow into mouth piece. Never orally inflate the lifejacket and then the gas, this
will lead to over pressure of the lifejacket and cause irreparable damage.
Whistle
A whistle is attached to attract attention.
Light
A light (optional) is fitted and activated automatically on water entry.
Instructions for Use
Train yourself in the use of this device. Before use practice donning and
using the lifejacket to ensure compatibility with additional clothing worn (for
automatic model remove water sensing element prior to test). After testing
allow the lifejacket to air dry thoroughly and remember to refit the
automatic element. THIS IS NOT A LIFEJACKET UNTIL FULLY
INFLATED. Full performance may not be achieved using waterproof clothing
or in other circumstances. Prior to use you should ensure there is no damage to
the lifejacket and the inflation system is fully functional including a check that
the gas cylinder has not been fired and its screwed in tightly to the firing head.
IMPORTANT OVER A PERIOD OF TIME THE GAS CYLINDER MAY WORK LOOSE,
IF THE CYLINDER IS LOOSE IT WILL NOT INFLATE THE LIFEJACKET, CHECK
BEFORE EVERY USE THAT THE CYLINDER IS TIGHTLY SCREWED IN.
Donning (fig 1)
Put on like a waistcoat and secure the buckle. Adjust the belt by threading
the webbing through the adjuster buckle. The belt should be a tight but
comfortable fit. Always wear the lifejacket as the outer most layer. Never wear
the lifejacket under any other garment or foul weather clothing. This lifejacket
is fitted with a crutch strap. Never use the lifejacket without correctly adjusting
and securely fitting the crutch strap.
Rearming (fig 2)
Only rearm using the manufacturers 38Grm CO2 rearming kit.
1, deflate the lung by holding the tag on the oral tube cap against the oral
valve. Roll the lifejacket up tightly to expel the air, repeat this process several
times to ensure complete deflation. 2, if manually fired, push the firing lever
back into position and secure with plastic clip (clip not needed on Pro sensor
model). 3, if automatically fired, unscrew the water sensing element and
replace with new. 4, Remove used gas cylinder and screw new cylinder back in
place, hand tight. If any green indicators are missing you must rearm with new
kit. IMPORTANT: failure to follow the rearming process will cause accidental
activation of the gas cylinder.
FOR HAMMAR MA1 MODEL REFER TO ENCLOSED RELVANT HANDBOOK.
Care & Maintenance
In addition to the lifejacket service, you should also look after and maintain
the condition of your lifejacket. Do not use as a cushion. Do not operate CO2
mechanism after oral inflation. Check lung maintains pressure by orally inflating
and leaving overnight, if any loss occurs, refer to service agent. Never attempt
repairs yourself. Check CO2 cylinder has not been punctured. To clean the
lifejacket rinse in fresh water only (remove water sensing element first) allow to
air dry thoroughly before refitting. Make sure the lung is fully deflated before
repacking. Store in a dry well-ventilated environment.