LSC PRO LITE User manual

Lifesaving Systems Corp.
#481-CG OM (Rev B) Updated 2020-04-14 Page 1 of 2
OWNER'S MANUAL
USCG PRO LITE VEST
#481-CG (Automatic)
WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
The PRO LITE Vest should not be worn by anyone under 110 lbs.
or under 14 years of age.
Designed for use by the U.S. Coast Guard Only. Vest fitted with
17 GRAM CO2 cylinder for partial inflation of bladder in the event
of vessel capsize. Must beorally inflated followingCO2 activation.
When replacing the CO2 cylinder, do so in accordance with
instructions on the following page of this document.
The PRO LITE Vest must be visually inspected prior to use, and
functionally tested per inspection procedures.
Should the PRO LITE Vest be immersed in either salt or
chlorinated water, the vest MUST BE FRESH WATERWASHED.
Failure to fresh water wash the vest may cause corrosion to the
CO2 cylinder, firing arm, and firing pin, as well as damage to the
fabric coatings.
DO NOT inflate the PRO LITE Vest prior to jumping into the water,
if you are more than three to four feet above the water. NEVER
DIVE HEAD FIRST WITH THE VEST INFLATED. This could
cause severe personal injuries and damage the life vest.
DO NOT inflate the PRO LITE Vest below deck in a boat or ship
as you may be trapped under water in a cabin, which has been
flooded. INSPECTION
While LSC has designed and manufactured the inflatable to be as reliable
as possible, periodic testing and inspection are necessary to ensure
functional reliability. However, prior to each use a visual inspection should
be conducted. Additionally, a leak inspection of the vest should not exceed
six (6) months. The bobbin in the inflation assembly should be replaced
every 2 years in commercial use.
VISUAL INSPECTION (Performed prior to each use)
Open the CO2 cover and ensure that the service indicator is GREEN, If
RED, do not use vest until servicing the inflation assembly in accordance
with instructions on the following page of this document.
Inspect the entire vest, fabric, webbing, hardware and other
components for damage.
USING YOUR VEST
To don the PRO LITE VEST, simply put the vest on the same
way you would a coat. Close the front buckle and adjust the
waist belt to fit snugly by pulling the two side straps to the
rear. Tuck the excess belt under the waist belt. Operating
instructions are located on the back cover of the left side.
The primary means to inflate the life vest is manually, using
the beaded inflation lanyard. To inflate manually, jerk the
beaded lanyard (located on your left side) down and the cell
will inflate. The automatic backup inflator is a backup device,
which should inflate the vest. The automatic backup inflator
will activate the CO2 bottle after approximately 2 seconds of
immersion. Should the vest not inflate either manually or
automatically, the wearer should inflate the vest using the
oral inflation tube. To orally inflate the vest, simply open the
cover of the vest, pull the oral inflation tube out located on
your right lobe, take the dust cover off, and blow into the tube
until the vest is firm.
After inflation of the vest in the water, avoid body movement
or wasteful expenditures of energy as much as possible and
remain calm. Should the inflatable cell lose some buoyancy,
top off through the oral inflation tube. Replace the cap on
the oral inflation tube after you have topped-off the cell.
The automatic backup inflator will inflate the cell whenever
exposed to water. Should the vest inadvertently inflate due
to heavy rain or sea states, deflate the cell by depressing the
top of the oral tube dust cover into the oral tube. Replace
and service the inflation assembly in accordance with the
instructions on the following page of this document.
LEAK INSPECTION (Performed Semiannually)
1. Inflate the bladder through the oral tube with a low-
pressure air source (2 psi max.) or by oral inflation.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER INFLATE. Damage to the
bladder will result from overpressure. After two (2)
hours, recheck the bladder for pressure. If the bladder
has lost pressure, re-inflate and locate source of leak.
Repair problem or remove vest from service. Deflate
the vest.
FUNCTIONAL & LEAK INSPECTION (Performed Annually)
1. Pull beaded lanyard to inflate the bladder. Both
sides of the bladder should fully deploy. Deflate the
cell by depressing the top of the oral tube dust
cover into the oral tube. Service inflation assembly
so in accordance with instructions on the following
page of this document.
2. Complete Leak Inspection above.

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REPLACEMENT PARTS
#470-CG
AUTO INFLATOR
#474
BOBBIN
#353
CO2 CYLINDER, 17 GRAMS
#481-P
POCKET f/#481 WAIST BELT (optional)
WARRANTY
LSC products are warranted to the first consumer purchaser to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period
of twelve (12) months. Please contact LSC for our complete Warranty information and Policies, or visit our website.