Spinlock DECKVEST LITE User manual

170N (38LB) AUTOMATIC LIFEJACKET
LITE
+MODEL INCLUDES DECK HARNESS
APPROVED TO ISO 12402-3
HARNESS ATTACHMENT POINT
(DECKVEST LITE+ONLY)
APPROVED TO ISO 12401
AUTOMATIC INFLATION
EASY RELEASE CROTCH STRAP
OPTIONAL SPRAYHOOD
AND PYLON
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Lifejacket inflation: UML Mk5
Oral inflation
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Deckvest Lite Deckvest Lite +
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Fitting
Whistle Location - Blow to operate.
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Run this slider round to the
firing head side.
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3. Concertina top in.
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Re-packing your Deckvest LITE/LITE+
1. AB C D E F
Remove all air.
Sprayhood
accessory*
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with buckle
attachment.
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Pull zips out.
4. Run zip round to close and fasten flap across
breakout points.
Tuck handle
into holder.
Tuck zip ends under.
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Separate zip chain at yellow
end section.
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Re-attach zips on side with
firing head.
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Start running zip back
round to close.
2. Concertina bladder onto itself ensuring a smooth flow for the manual lanyard.
Place firing head in mesh pocket.
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CORRECTING PRESSURE VARIANCE
With variations in air or water temperatures, topping up by oral inflation may be
required to maintain full buoyancy especially after prolonged immersion.
Deflating your Deckvest LITE/LITE+
To deflate the lifejacket, invert the oral-inflation tube end cap and insert it into the valve.
Holding the cap firmly in this position, gently squeeze the lifejacket until all air or gas has
been expelled. Return the cap to its normal position.
WARNING: Using the CO2inflation when your jacket is already fully inflated can
over-pressurise and damage your lifejacket.
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Contents Page no:
Re-packing your Deckvest LITE/LITE+3-4
Approval conditions 5
Re-arming your Deckvest LITE/LITE+5
Inflating and deflating your Deckvest LITE/LITE+6
Maintaining your Deckvest LITE/LITE+6-7
Testing your Deckvest LITE/LITE+7
Safety notices 8-9
Inspection Record box 9
Approval Conditions
This Deckvest is approved to ISO 12402-3 (150N) with the addition of a ISO 12401 Deck
Harness approval for the Deckvest LITE+model. It is important to get into the habit of wearing
your Deckvest. It is comfortable, safe and a pleasure to wear.
Minimum Buoyancy - 150N.
A lifejacket and harness only works correctly if it is fitted and secured correctly.
Inflatable lifejackets only become buoyant when inflated: they contain no inherently buoyant
materials.
As user, it is your personal responsibility to understand the operation and maintenance
requirements of your inflatable lifejacket and be familiar with its limitations.
Re-arming your Deckvest LITE/LITE+
Remove cylinder and old firing cap by unscrewing anti clockwise. Check firing mechanism
moves freely and is free from any contamination. Then replace first with a new cap and then
with the new cylinder, ensuring a secure fit. Check / Replace the manual pull green indicator
clip if required.
Approval Conditions
The Deckvest LITE and LITE+is an integrated CE approved lifejacket according to ISO 12402-3
(150N). The Deckvest LITE+is a CE approved Deck harness according to ISO 12401.
Inflating your Deckvest LITE/LITE+
It is recommended that the following inflation procedures are followed:
1. MANUAL INFLATION
To manually inflate the lifejacket, sharply pull the rubber handle downwards. The CO2
gas cylinder should inflate the bladder within seconds.
2. ORAL INFLATION
To inflate the lifejacket by mouth, locate the oral inflation tube by opening the zip at
the yellow breakout point on the front panel of the lifejacket. Then after removing
the end cap, blow into the tube until the lifejacket is fully inflated.
3. AUTOMATIC INFLATION
Inflation should occur automatically within seconds of the inflator being submerged.
The automatic capsule is designed to activate a sprung pin to puncture the CO2
cylinder and inflate the bladder.
Maintaining your Deckvest LITE/LITE+
Maintaining this Deckvest should be the responsibility of one sole user. As the user you are
strongly advised to familiarise yourself fully with the Deckvest before using it as a lifejacket.
We advise that you follow a 3-level checking routine, easily carried out by yourself:
1. During Use, check buckles and other fastenings regularly.
2. Before and after use, examine for damage or excessive abrasion, wear, tear or
contamination. Particular attention must be paid to the stitching and webbing,
including the less accessible areas.
3. Every three months, carry out a complete inspection, checking:
a. The fabric: for cuts, tears, abrasion and damage caused by heat, chemicals etc.
b. The lifejacket: to check for leaks, inflate your lifejacket through the oral tube until
firm and leave for 24hrs. Any loss of firmness indicates leakage and means it
is unsafe.
To check the oral valve, fully inflate the lifejacket and hold the tube under water. If
bubbles appear, deflate and re-inflate to test.
If a leak persists, do not use your lifejacket until it has been professionally serviced at
your nearest service centre.
c. The components: remove and inspect all components.
Ensure C02cylinder is screwed in tight.
WARNING:
The deck safety harness and safety line may transmit very large forces. Only
attach to strong hooking points or jack-lines.
The deck safety harness and safety line are intented to prevent the user falling
overboard. They do not provide protection from falls at height.
It is unsafe to wear this harness loose, the harness shall be worn tightly in order
to be effective.
CO2Cylinder size - Model 170N: use 33g
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Testing your Deckvest LITE/LITE+
You should always test the inflation of your lifejacket to ensure you are fully aware of how
it functions.
This can be done with the Oral, Manual or Automatic inflators.
If planning to test the lifejacket with the Oral inflator you will not need any spare parts
or rearming kits as long as you remove the CO2cylinder and automatic capsule before
entering the water.
If you are a weak swimmer it is strongly recommended to use an automatic lifejacket or an
inherently buoyant device.
1. Put on the Deckvest LITE/LITE+and adjust to fit.
2. Stand in shallow water or swimming pool, just deep enough for your head to be
above the surface.
3. Inflation:
Automatic: lifejacket should fully inflate within five seconds of water
contacting the firing head.
Manual: lifejacket can be activated by a sharp pull on the inflation handle.
Oral inflation: Ensure that cylinder and firing head have been removed before
entering the water. Open the lifejacket cover from the zip breakout point, locate
the oral inflator, remove cap and blow through tube.
4. After testing completely deflate the lifejacket using the oral inflator.
5. Let the Deckvest dry thoroughly. Do not expose to direct heat.
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WARNING:
If in doubt, send your Deckvest LITE/LITE+to your nearest service centre for
evaluation and/or servicing.
If you are not completely confident about undertaking the self-inspection and
servicing of your lifejacket in accordance with these instructions, you must
not use your lifejacket again until it has been professionally inspected
and serviced.
Any modification or repair to any part of the Deckvest LITE/LITE+is expressly
forbidden unless carried out by Spinlock Ltd.
FITTING ADJUSTMENTS (PAGE 1)
Put on over head, A. Feed metal buckle through itself,
B. Pull chest belt webbing tight. - It is unsafe to wear
any lifejacket loosely. Deckvest chest belt should be
positioned above lowest point of rib cage. C. Attach
crotch strap - passing though legs before fastening
plastic buckle in pocket on front.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Important notice: Specific training is essential
before use.
Read this notice carefully before use.This technical
notice illustrates ways of using this product. Many
types of misuse exist which are impossible to list or
even imagine. In case of doubt or any problem of
understanding, contact Spinlock.Water sports are
dangerous activities which may lead to severe injuries
or even death. Adequate training in appropriate safety
techniques and methods is essential and acquiring
this training is your own responsibility. You personally
assume all risks and responsibilities for all damage,
injury or death which may occur during or following
wrong use of our products in any manner whatsoever.
If you are not able, or are not in a position to assume
this responsibility or to take such risks do not use this
equipment.
MAJOR FALLS
In the event that your full body weight is dropped a
distance and then stopped, do not continue to use
this product. Even if no external changes are visible,
internal damage may have reduced its strength and its
margin of safety. Do not hesitate to contact Spinlock
in case of doubt.
WARNING: The deck safety harness and
safetyline are intended to prevent the user
falling overboard. They do not provide
protection from falls at height. In a fall the deck
safety harness and safety line may transmit
very large forces to the anchorage point.
USE
This product must only be used by competent and
responsible persons, or those placed under the direct
and visual control of a competent and responsible
person. Check that this product is compatible with
other components of your equipment. To prolong the
life of this product, care in use is necessary. Avoid
rubbing against abrasive surfaces or sharp edges.
150N: 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. Full performance may not be achieved if
using watertight/waterproof clothing or in other
circumstances. Gas cylinders are dangerous goods and
should be kept away from children and not misused.
Do not use as a cushion. Train yourself in the use
of the device. Compatible with safety harness and
clothing. Lite - Compatible with safety harness and
clothing. Lite + Compatible with approved safety
lines and clothing. Anchorage point is located at the
centre of the chest. Ensure no sharp edges on safety
line attachment point. Use with an approved personal
safety line only. Attach to Jack line / fixed eyes.
Anchorage points must be able to withstand forces of
more than 1 tonne. Never attach to lifelines / standing
or running rigging. This is not a PFD until fully inflated.
WARNING: WHEN NOT CORRECTLY FITTED, THIS
DECKVEST LITE/LITE+MAY NOT PERFORM AS A
LIFEJACKET AND MAY ENDANGER THE USER.
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.
Safety Notices
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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.
Shelf-life of this product in good condition is up
to 3 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 CO2has
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.
Purchase date :
Date Approved
Date of first use :
Inspection Record
Temperature
Storage
Dangerous products
Cleaning / Disinfection
Drying
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Sprayhood Fitting Instructions
Sprayhood attachment
points on Deckvest
Deckvest Cento
Deckvest Lite pre 2017
Deckvest Lite + / Lite 2017 >
5D 170N / 275N
DURO / SOLAS
Adapter
with Buckle
1. Thread adapter
through buckle
2. Then back over
through buckle
Sprayhood
Buckle
Sprayhood
Buckle
2. Clip buckle on sprayhood
into buckle on Deckvest
1. Thread buckle on
to webbing
Sprayhood
Buckle not
required
1. Thread Webbing
through buckle
2. Then back over
through buckle
Note: Allow 70mm of webbing from buckle to sprayhood
Note: Allow 70mm of webbing from buckle to sprayhood
Note: Sprayhoods are fitted
in front of bladder
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