Crewsaver CREWFIT 165 SPORT User manual

Owners Manual
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL
BEFORE USING YOUR CREWFIT LIFEJACKET
CREWFIT 165
SPORT

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150N LIFEJACKETS
This level 150N lifejacket will give a reasonable assurance of safety from
drowning to a person who, for whatever reason, is no longer capable of
helping themselves fully. 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. This jacket is suitable for oshore use.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Train yourself in the use of this device

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CREWFIT 165
SPORT
Introduction To Lifejackets
Crewt 165N Sport Lifejacket Features.................................Page 4
Crewt Lifejacket Donning
Donning the Crewt 165N Sport...........................................Page 5
Lifejacket Ination Methods
Know Your Ination Mechanism Type....................................Page 6
Re-Arming Automatic & Manual Operating Mechanisms .......Page 7
Lifejacket Features & Packing
Unpacking the Crewt 165N Sport . .....................................Page 8
Repacking the Crewt 165N Sport .......................................Page 9
Attaching & Using Spray Hoods............................................Page 11
Care & Maintenance
General Care & Maintenance ................................................Page 12
Cleaning, Storing & Other Important Information...................Page 13
Testing Your Lifejacket
Testing Your Lifejacket ..........................................................Page 14
Using the Ination Tube on Inatable Lifejackets....................Page 16
Other Information
Using Safety Lines with a Harness Lifejacket ........................Page 17
Correct Use of Lifting Beckets ..............................................Page 18
Warranty & Servicing.............................................................Page 19
CONTENTS

CREWFIT 165
SPORT
ISO12402-3 approved
High performance 165N Ination chamber
Exceptional turning speeds
Hard wearing outer cover
Single soft loop deck safety harness on harness version
ISO 12401:2009
Twin burst cover zip
Rapid adjusting buckle for perfect t
Single lifting becket
Single crotch strap*
Whistle
Optional SOLAS approved light
THE CREWFIT 165N SPORT LIFEJACKET
4*Not included on lifejackets sold into Australia

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BUCKLE
THREADING
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CREWFIT 165
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DONNING THE CREWFIT 165N SPORT LIFEJACKET
1 & 2 Don like a normal jacket
3Fasten front buckle
4Adjust waist belt by pulling side webbing backwards for a close secure t
5Fasten crotch strap* buckle and adjust straps by pulling webbing downwards for
a close secure t
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DONNING YOUR LIFEJACKET
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*Not included on lifejackets sold into Australia

KMOW YOUR INFLATION TYPE
KNOW YOUR INFLATION MECHANISM TYPE
MK5: AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
1(AUTOMATIC ONLY) Check that the automatic ring capsule (C) is screwed fully onto the
operating mechanism (B). Ensure that the capsule (C) has not been red inadvertently by
checking that the bottom indicator shows green (D). Also check the expiry date on the
side of the capsule. Do not use a capsule that is out of date.
2Check the CO2 cylinder (A) is securely screwed into the operating mechanism. Check that
the top indicator (D) shows green.
3 Ensure toggle (E) is easily accessible.
MANUAL INFLATION (HALKEY ROBERTS)
1 Check that the green manual ring indicator is present (D); that the pull to inate lanyard
(C) is present.
2 Check the correct size 33g CO2 cylinder (A) is securely screwed into the inator body (B)
by 2 feeling through the fabric.
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AUTOMATIC
On an automatic model, unscrew and remove the automatic capsule rst
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RE-ARMING YOUR AUTOMATIC OPERATING MECHANISM
1 If red manually replace the ring arm into the main body and t the retaining clip. The clip
is tted by pressing it over the ring arm and into the recess either side in the center of the
operating mechanism.
2 Take the new Automatic ring capsule and screw onto the operating mechanism in
a clockwise direction. Screw right up ensuring there is no gap between the capsule and
the base of the operating mechanism. Do up hand tight.
3 Check that the cylinder sealing gaskets in the end of each operating mechanism has been
correctly tted. Check the new CO cylinders have not been used and screw into the main
body in a clockwise direction. Ensure the cylinders are screwed rmly (Hand tight) into the
operating mechanism.
4 The operating mechanism is now rearmed.
RE-ARMING YOUR MANUAL OPERATING MECHANISM
Always re-arm your lifejacket ready for use before you stow it away.
1 Unscrew the 33g cylinder from the manual ring head. Check to see if the cylinder has
been used.
2 Re-position ring arm into the ring head body. Secure green security saddle over ring arm.
3 Screw the replacement 33g cylinder into the manual operating head. Screw nger tight only
as over tightening can damage thread and lead to deation. Your manual operating head
is now ready to be used.
See www.halkeyroberts.com for more details on the manual operating mechanism.
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WARNING: If you are unsure or have any doubt how to re-arm
and repack your lifejacket return the product to Crewsaver or
your nearest Crewsaver service agent.
RE-ARMING

UNPACKING YOUR LIFEJACKET
OPENING THE LIFEJACKET COVER
1Open the velcro tab.
2To avoid damaging your lifejacket zip, pull apart the zip, open the zip via the quick burst
elements, holding the cover either side.
3Once the zip has opened, insert your nger and slide it around the lifejacket. Undo the zip
all the way around the outside of the lifejacket. The lifejacket cover should now be open
and the ination chamber visible. Fully separate the zip. Both sides of the zip should be
apart, with the zip slider free to move back around the lifejacket to the start.
PREPARING ZIP FOR RE-PACKING
1Ensure that the zip slider is separated on one side.
2Slide the zip around to the right side of the jacket as worn.
3Feed the zip teeth into the slider ready to re-pack.
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REPACKING THE CREWFIT 165N SPORT LIFEJACKET
Ensure that your lifejacket is completely dry before packing.
(Refer to page 12 - Care and Maintenance for details on storing and cleaning your lifejacket)
1Start by folding the bottom left of chamber up over operating head.
2Then fold in half to make a concertina.
3Fold left side of chamber over the operating head. Then fold bottom right corner in.
4Fold rest of right side over.
5Fold the overlapping chamber back in on top so that the chamber sits inside the cover.
6Bring cover together and secure using velcro tabs before closing the zip.
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REPACKING YOUR LIFEJACKET
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7Zip up the left side to enclose folded chamber, close velcro bursts tabs over zip . Now fold
the bottom right side of chamber up.
8Fold right side over and bottom left corner in.
9Fold the rest of left side over.
10 Fold chamber chin support down.
11 Fold the overlapping chin support and chamber back in on top so that the chamber sits
inside the cover.
12 Attach cover velcro tabs together to secure chamber folds. Concertina the chamber collar
with two folds, underneath the black fabric neck retainer.
13 Tuck in the black fabric neck retainer and fold in the last corners of the chamber. Bring the
zip round ensuring the velcro tabs are secure.
14 Finally tuck both ends of the zip into the cover and ensure ring capsule toggle is accessible.
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REPACKING YOUR LIFEJACKET
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SPRAY HOODS
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ATTACHING A CREWSAVER SPRAY HOOD TO YOUR CREWFIT
(SOLD SEPARATELY)
1Undo the popper on the back of the spray hood carry pouch.
2Place the spray hood carry pouch on the waist belt with the popper facing inwards.
3Fasten the popper to secure the spray hood to the waist belt.
USING SPRAY HOODS WITH YOUR CREWFIT LIFEJACKET
Familiarise yourself with how the spray hood works if needed in an emergency.
1Unpack your hood from it’s carry pouch, unwinding the safety cord.
2Place the hood over your head.
3 Locate the two elastic securing straps and pull them over the inated bladder chambers.
4 Your hood is now securely tted to your Crewt lifejacket.
Open Front View Closed
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CARE & MAINTENANCE OF YOUR LIFEJACKET
Your lifejacket is an important item of technical safety equipment. The working life of the
lifejacket will be prolonged if the following instructions are adhered to:
Check that both status indicators are displaying green
Check the expiry date, if any items have expired they MUST be replaced
before use
(Refer to page 7 – Re-arming your lifejacket) for details on how to t
a new capsule
Ensure a fully charged cylinder is tightly tted
Ensure that the manual pull toggle is accessible
IF A RED INDICATOR SHOWS, CHECK THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
Ensure a fully charged cylinder is tightly tted.
Ensure an automatic capsule is tightly tted (on Pro-Sensor Automatic)
Check that the expiry date has not passed and check that there is a
plate in the base of the capsule. If there is no plate and a red dot is
visible the capsule has been red and must not be used. See re-arming
your lifejacket for how to t a new capsule onto your operating mechanism.
Ensure that the manual pull toggle is accessible.
AFTER USE (if Inated)
Rinse your lifejacket after use. (Refer to page 13 - Cleaning & Storing
Your Lifejacket)
Re-arming your lifejacket. (Refer to page 7 - Re-arming pro-sensor
operating mechanisms)
PERIODICAL CHECKS
A complete inspection of your lifejacket is to be carried out every
three months.
Check the fabric for cuts, tears, abrasion and signs of damage caused
by heat.
Leak testing is an important part of the periodical checks. Inate your
lifejacket orally until rm. Leave overnight or for a minimum of 12
hours. A lifejacket that is leaking will not hold its rmness and must
be replaced. (Refer to page 9 - Repacking the Crewt 165N Sport)
NOTE: Avoid wide variations in temperature when performing this test.
Temperature variation can cause the inatable chamber to lose rmness.
Examine the lifejacket for signs of damage, wear and tear or contamination.
Pay particular attention to the webbings and the stitching on your lifejacket.
Perform the oral ination valve test as follows:
1 Fully inate the lifejacket
2Place the oral tube into water and check for bubbles
3If bubbles appear a replacement valve is required.
Check the expiry date on the automatic ring capsule. If it has expired it should be replaced.
EXPDATE2010
WARNING: If you are not condent in self-inspection of your
lifejacket using these instructions, refer to your closest Crewsaver
approved service station for details. Crewsaver approved service
stations can be found via our website: www.crewsaver.com
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CLEANING AND STORING
WARNING: Inating your lifejacket using CO2 ination
could over pressurise and damage your lifejacket if it has
already been orally inated fully. Do not use as a cushion or
in any other way likely to cause damage.
WARNING: This lifejacket is inated by a CO2 gas cylinder.
Gas cylinders are dangerous goods, and they must be kept
away from children and not misused.
CLEANING & STORING YOUR LIFEJACKET
It is important that the lifejacket is stored in a dry, well-ventilated space. If the lifejacket is wet
or damp, and it is tted with an automatic ring capsule, it is advisable to remove the capsule
until the lifejacket is completely dry. Any dampness in the lifejacket may penetrate the capsule
and eventually cause it to operate the lifejacket. It is advisable to hang the lifejacket to dry on
a coat hanger until it is completely dry before stowing. To avoid ination, do not submerge
the lifejacket in water unless the lifejacket has been used or the capsule has been removed.
Periodically rinse the lifejacket in fresh water, particularly if it has been in contact with salt
water. Oil and similar marks should be removed by washing with warm soapy water.
Never put your lifejacket in a washing machine, spin or tumble dryer.
After washing always allow your lifejacket to dry naturally before stowing in a dry place.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Your new Crewt has been tested to meet a temperature range between
-10ºC and 40ºC as required by BS EN ISO 12402.
When the temperature is well below freezing, your lifejacket may operate
much slower than normal and at very low temperatures a fully discharged
cylinder may not adequately inate your lifejacket. In these temperatures
the oral tube should be used for additional topping up if necessary.
This lifejacket is not a PFD until fully inated. Full performance may not
be achieved using certain clothing or other circumstances. Certain
circumstances will alter performance, such as waves or the wearing of
garments which provide additional buoyancy. The buoyancy provided by
the jacket can be aected if heavy objects are carried in the pockets.
A whistle is located on the inside left ination chamber. Six long blasts
repeated at intervals is the international distress signal.
FOR USE WITH CREWFIT
165N SPORT LIFEJACKETS

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TESTING YOUR LIFEJACKET
TESTING YOUR LIFEJACKET
Practice and training are required before use.
In an emergency, there is no time to learn how equipment works. Crewsaver recommend that
you try your lifejacket to ascertain its performance before use in an emergency. This will also
help familiarise yourself with the product.
When trying out your lifejacket, remember that you may need replacement parts or re-arming
kits to get your lifejacket ready for use again.
If you are a weak swimmer it is strongly recommended that you use an automatically operated
lifejacket or an inherently buoyant device.
Step 1: Put on your lifejacket by following the donning Instructions. (Refer to page 5 - Donning
the Crewt 165N Sport)
Step 2: Stand in shallow water or in a swimming pool, ensuring that the water is just deep
enough for your head to be above the water’s surface.
Step 3: Inate your lifejacket. This can be done the following ways:
Automatically: If your lifejacket is an automatic it should fully inate within ve seconds of
water contacting the automatic ring capsule. This activates the operating mechanism and
releases the CO2 cylinder into the lifejacket.
Manually: The lifejacket can be activated manually by a sharp downward pull on the toggle.
The lifejacket should fully inate within 5 seconds.
Oral Ination: If you are using a pro-sensor automatic lifejacket ensure that the automatic
ring capsule has been removed before entering the water. Open the lifejacket cover and
locate the oral ination tube, remove the cap and blow into the tube.
Once inated see how the lifejacket holds you in the water, noting the position that it holds you
in with your mouth well clear of the water’s surface and your body at an angle.
WARNING: Re-arm and re-pack your lifejacket following testing

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TESTING YOUR LIFEJACKET
While in the water it is also recommended that you try out your lifejacket’s spray hood.
1Reach above your head and locate the grab loops on the spray hood. (Refer to page 11 -
Spray hoods)
Your lifejacket should be tested whilst wearing any oshore clothing. Check that the lifejacket
will turn you from a face down position to a face up position.
NOTE: Some oshore clothing in particular drysuits and immersion suits can trap air - this may
aect the performance of the lifejacket.
After testing your lifejacket completely deate the lifejacket using the oral ination tube. Let
the lifejacket dry thoroughly. Do not expose to direct sunlight or heat. Re-arm your lifejacket
following the relevant re-arm & re-pack instructions. (Refer to page 7 for rearming and page
9 for repacking instructions)

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USING INFLATION TUBES
USING INFLATION TUBE ON INFLATABLE LIFEJACKETS
If required all inatable lifejackets can be inated orally without ring the CO2 cylinder.
INFLATING YOUR LIFEJACKET
1Remove the valve cap (a) at the top of the ination tube (b).
2Blow into the ination tube. The protective cover on the lifejacket will
unfold as the ination chamber takes shape. To make this easier open up
the cover by hand and continue to blow into the tube until it is dicult to
inate further.
3 Ensure once inated that you replace the valve cap (a). It is important to
keep this in place, except when the deation valve is being used.
DEFLATING YOUR LIFEJACKET AFTER USE
1 Reverse the valve cap (a) at the top of the ination tube and hold it in the valve.
2Squeeze the lifejacket to expel the air inside.
3 When as much gas as possible has been expelled, re-inate the lifejacket orally. This will reduce
the concentration of any remaining CO2.
4Squeeze the lifejacket a second time expelling as much air as possible.
5The lifejacket should now be completely deated, and can be folded into the cover as before.
6Replace the valve cap (b) back into the normal position on top of the Ination tube.
WARNING: Inating your lifejacket using CO2 ination could
over pressurize and damage your lifejacket if it has already
been orally inated fully.
WARNING: Do NOT use anything other than the valve cap to deate
your lifejacket. Any other item used may cause damage to the valve.
WARNING: If the lifejacket has been inated using a gas
cylinder take care not to inhale the expelled CO2 gas.
WARNING: Over ination can damage your lifejacket.
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USING SAFETY LINES WITH A HARNESS LIFEJACKET
The Crewt range of lifejackets can be used with all approved safety lines, on lifejackets
with a harness.
Available within the Crewsaver range and suitable for use on the Crewt 165N Sport are
both 2 hook and 3 hook safety lines.
A 2 Hook Safety Line should be used when connected to a strong point on the boat; this will
help to ensure you are attached securely in adverse conditions.
The 3 Hook Safety Line enables the transfer from one secure point on the boat to another,
ensuring you remain safely attached at all times during the transfer.
ISO 12401
Deck safety Harness Class 1 0514
WARNING: The deck safety harness and safety line are intended to
prevent the user falling overboard. They do not provide protection
against falls from a height.
The deck safety harness and safety line may transmit very large forces.
Only attach to strong hooking points or jack lines.
Minimum strength of 1 tonne.
It is unsafe to wear this harness loose. The harness shall be worn tightly
in order to be eective.
If your harness and/or safety line are subjected to an exceptional
load while worn, it is vital that these are returned to Crewsaver for
inspection, even if no external damage is visible.
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USING SAFETY LINES WITH A HARNESS LIFEJACKET
Non harness version can be worn over a separate harness.

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LIFTING BECKETS
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CORRECT USE OF LIFTING BECKETS
1Lifting becket is located below the left lobe of the ination chamber.
2Use lifting becket to haul casualties from the water.

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YOUR 3 YEAR GUARANTEE
YOUR 3 YEAR GUARANTEE
Crewsaver has over 50 years’ experience in manufacturing safety equipment and our total
commitment to quality enables us to oer you a FULL 3 YEAR GUARANTEE on your lifejacket.
This 3 year guarantee includes all parts and labour to repair defective equipment and the
return postage.
The guarantee covers all Crewsaver lifejackets and combined lifejackets/harnesses worn for
normal leisure purposes. This excludes commercial and industrial use and other applications
where equipment is either worn for prolonged periods or in severe conditions.
The guarantee does not cover the eects of accidental damage, normal wear and tear, or
mistreatment, or where repairs have been carried out other than by a Crewsaver approved
serviced centre.
The guarantee covers all lifejackets registered via the Crewsaver website, any products
returned that are not registered with Crewsaver will not be considered for warranty.
Remember your lifejacket is an important piece of safety equipment and should be serviced
annually. Servicing should be completed with genuine Crewsaver parts at a Crewsaver
approved service station. Crewsaver will not accept any lifejackets for warranty that have not
been serviced annually at a Crewsaver approved service station.
Please copy the Product Serial Number and Date Purchased below for your own reference:
For more information or to register your product please visit our website
www.crewsaver.com
SERVICE ANNUALLY
Your lifejacket must be serviced on an annual basis.
Never try to repair a lifejacket yourself. You could cause more damage and render the
lifejacket irreparable or aect the warranty.
Always return the lifejacket to a Crewsaver approved service station for repairs and servicing.
To nd your nearest Crewsaver approved service station visit:
crewsaver.com/ndastockist
SERIAL NO: DATE PURCHASED:

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