Spinlock deckware Series User manual

Spinlock Ltd
41 Birmingham Road
PO31 7BH Cowes
United Kingdom
Spinlock supports the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)
‘Sea Safety Lifejacket Campaign’
The Spinlock Deckvest is extensively protected under
various National, European and International Patents and
Design Rights owned by Spinlock Ltd and by Petzl.
For continuously updated user guidance go to
www.spinlock.co.uk
Printed in the UK
3R336A/2
DECKVEST AUTOMATIC GAS INFLATION
This device will inflate automatically upon immersion. Manual inflation handle may be pulled out and down to activate
inflation mechanism. Can be converted into manual operation by use of a Deckware Series manual conversion kit.
50kg+
Not for white water paddling or personal watercraft use. For users at least 16 years of age and 50 kg.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT REMOVE
PRIOR TO SALE.
It is essential you read these instructions
before using your Deckvest with integral
Lifejacket and deck harness.
WARNING: WHEN NOT CORRECTLY
FITTED, THIS DECKVEST MAY NOT
PERFORM AS A LIFEJACKET OR
HARNESS AND MAY CAUSE
SERIOUS DANGER.
(150N)
Lifejacket harness
Ergonomic 3D integrated
lifejacket and deck harness
Adjustable rapid fit with
“DoubleBack” buckle technology
Front opening
EN396 approved 150N lifejacket
ISO12401 approved deck harness
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EN 396
EN 1095 /ISO 12401
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Deckvest features:
■Integrated Lifejacket (150N) and
Deck harness.
■Compact 3D shape for ultimate comfort
and unrestricted movement during
prolonged active use.
■Rapid and secure fit with patented
"DoubleBack" buckles.
■Extended adjustment ensures perfect fit
over different clothing layers.
■Structured non absorbent foam body
maintains shape and helps to distribute
damaging impact forces in the event
of a fall.
■"SharksTooth" split zip. Restricts
unintentional opening but allows for
rapid inflation and quick easy repacking.
■High tensile fibre tether loop - lighter,
quieter and stronger than steel.
■Contoured thigh straps – shaped to
follow the form of the body.
■SOLAS approved high intensity
Aquaspec AQ98 flashing light: activates
automatically upon contact with water.
■Spray hood, to prevent inhalation of
sea water. Easily accessible and
structured to stand free of the face.
■UML MK5i inflator, instant inflation when
needed but inhibits the accidental ingress
of moisture and water spray, during hot
humid or heavy stormy weather.
■Weight 1100g.
Unrestricted working at speed
Soft contoured to fit the body, the
clean, cutaway shape makes it
strikingly comfortable to wear for
extended periods of hard sailing.
Instantly fitted
Put it on over your head or open
it like a jacket. The 2T front
fastener provides instant front
access and the twin buckles
ensure a snug and secure fit
when tightened.
Automatic inflation
Market leading UML automatic
firing head activates on immersion
in an emergency but reduces
the possibility of an accidental
inflation.
Sprayhood and light
Both fitted as standard to aid
location day or night.
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Product features
Inflated
Ultra-compact deck safety wear for
performance sailing
The Deckvest is the latest evolution of
Spinlock’s award winning harness and
lifejacket technology - proven over two
years’ endurance racing from Figaro
to Volvo.
Its soft contoured shape coupled with
complete lifejacket and harness security
meets the demands of today’s
performance sailing.
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Fitting and adjusting
A B C D
ABC D
A B C D
A B CD
x2
!
3 4
Threading buckles
Fitting legstraps
Tightening / loosening
Back of Deckvest
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How to use
Safety line attachment point
Guidance
Jackstays / Fixed eyes
Anchorage points must be able to withstand forces more than 1 tonne. (tether for
illustration only)
5 6
Lifejacket inflation
Manual / Auto Auto
Oral inflation
A B C
A B C
A BC
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Spinlock Deckvest
This Deckvest is an integrated CE approved lifejacket and harness. It is designed to be comfortable,
safe and easy to wear - get into the habit of wearing it!
Harnesses only work if they are fitted and secured correctly.
Inflatable lifejackets are only buoyant when inflated: they are not made from inherently buoyant
materials.
It is your responsibility as the user to understand the operation and maintenance requirements of your
inflatable lifejacket and you must also be familiar with its limitations.
Approval conditions:
This Deckvest is an integrated CE approved lifejacket according to EN 396 and CE approved Deck
harness according to EN 1095 / ISO 12401.
Lifejacket contents: Page no:
Introduction 8
Approval conditions 8
Inflating and deflating your lifejacket 9
Maintaining your Deckvest 10
Cleaning and storage 10
Testing your lifejacket 11
Re-arming and re-packing your lifejacket 12
Know your lifejacket 13
Inspection record sheet 18
1. Remove all air, open zip and run zip back round to left hand side.
2. Concertina bladder onto itself ensuring a smooth flow.
3Concertina top in. 4. Run zip round to close and fasten flap
across breakout point.
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Lifejacket repacking
A B C
A BC
A B C
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Maintaining your Deckvest
For good maintenance of this product it should be allocated to a sole user. It is advised that users
trial the Deckvest before use.
The inflatable chamber and inflation system should be checked at least every three months. In
addition, we advise you adopt a 3-level checking schedule:
1. Check buckles and other fastenings regularly during use.
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. Carry out a complete inspection every three months checking:
a. The fabric: for cuts, tears, abrasion and damage caused by heat, chemicals etc.
b. The lifejacket: Test general leakage by orally inflating your lifejacket until firm and let stand
overnight. A leaking lifejacket will not hold its firmness and should be replaced. To check the
oral valve, fully inflate the lifejacket and hold the tube under water. If bubbles appear, deflate
and re-inflate to test. Should the leak persist, arrange for proper lifejacket servicing at your
nearest service centre.
c. Components: Remove and inspect all components as detailed in the section titled
"Re-arming your lifejacket" page 12.
If in doubt, send it to your nearest service centre for evaluation and/or servicing - see
www.spinlock.co.uk for details.
Any modification or repair except by our production facility is forbidden.
WARNING: 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. (For details of your
nearest service centre see www.spinlock.co.uk).
Deflating the lifejacket
To deflate the lifejacket, reverse the oral-inflation tube cap and insert it into the valve. The cap will
not lock in the deflate position so it is necessary to hold it in place. Gently squeeze the lifejacket
until all air or gas has been expelled. Put the inflation tube cap back in its normal position.
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Inflating your lifejacket
It is recommended that the following inflation procedures are followed:
1. MANUAL INFLATION
To manually inflate the lifejacket, sharply pull the rubber inflation handle on the left hand side of
the Deckvest down and across the chest. The CO2 gas cylinder inflates the chamber within five
seconds.
2. ORAL INFLATION
To orally inflate the lifejacket, locate the oral inflation tube by opening the zip at the yellow
breakout point on the wearer’s right front panel of the lifejacket. Then remove the cap from the
end of the oral inflation tube and blow into the tube until the lifejacket is fully inflated.
3. AUTOMATIC INFLATION
Inflation should occur automatically within seconds of the inflator being immersed in water.
The automatic capsule will activate the sprung piercing pin to puncture the CO2 cylinder
inflating the inflatable chamber.
INFORMATION: Over time and with changes in temperature variations in pressure may be observed. Topping up
by oral inflation may be required especially in the event of very prolonged immersion.
Usage below freezing
When the temperature is below freezing, a fully discharged cylinder may not adequately inflate your
lifejacket. Do not use your lifejacket under these conditions unless it is already partly inflated.
WARNING: CO2 inflation could over-pressurize and damage your lifejacket if already fully
orally inflated.
Cleaning and storing your lifejacket
To clean your Deckvest, remove the CO2 gas cylinder and the automatic capsule, hand wash or
sponge down in warm soapy water and rinse with clean water. Hang to dry. Be sure to replace the
automatic capsule CO2 gas cylinder and green retaining clip. (See re-arming your lifejacket after
inflation page 12). When storing your lifejacket for extended periods, keep it in a warm, dry place out
of direct sunlight. Ensure that you check your Deckvest every 3 months as outlined above and replace
the automatic capsule annually.
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Testing your lifejacket:
You should always test 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 CO2 cylinder 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 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.
REMEMBER: RE-ARM AND RE-PACK THE LIFEJACKET IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WE RECOMMEND THAT THE AUTOMATIC CAPSULE IS REPLACED ANNUALLY. ALSO INSPECT
THE THREADED END OF THE CO2 CYLINDER TO CONFIRM IT IS UNUSED. (SEE FIG 4, PAGE 14)
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Re-packing your lifejacket
Before repacking, completely deflate the lifejacket. Force excess air out through the inflation tube.
Do not wring the inflation chamber. Put the inflation tube cap back in the stowed position.
Note: Before following the repacking sequence, be sure to properly re-arm your lifejacket!
(See re-arming instructions above).
Re-arming your lifejacket after inflation
After using your lifejacket, always rinse it with fresh water and fully dry before re-arming.
1. Unscrew and discard the used CO2 cylinder.
2. Check that the inflator mechanism is fully operational. Pull down on the manual inflation handle
and check that the piercing pin travels freely. Both the head and lever should easily return to
their original position (Fig. 1).
3. Unscrew and replace the automatic capsule. (Fig 2, page 13)
4. With the manual lever in the up-and-ready position install the green retaining clip into the inflator.
5. Screw the new CO2 cylinder hand-tight into the inflator (Fig.5, page 14).
6. Refold the lifejacket according to the repacking instructions.
Auto
Fig.1
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Green
retaining clip
2. Unscrew and remove the CO2 gas cylinder
from the inflator and inspect its piercing
cap. If it has been pierced, replace it! (Fig.4).
3. Make sure the manual lever is in the up and
ready position and insert the green retaining
clip if not already in place. Install the CO2
cylinder into the inflator by screwing it until
hand-tight (Fig.5).
4. Check that the oral-inflation tube cap is
in stowed position B (Fig.6).
ADust cap in deflate position
BDust cap in stowed position
5. Ensure the cord runs freely from the firing
head to the eyelet in the cover. Re-fasten the
zipper. If everything conforms to the preceding
instructions, your lifejacket is ready for use.
Re-run the zip back around the cover
to close (Fig.7).
Fig.4
Fig.5
Fig.6
Fig.7
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AB
Auto
Know your lifejacket
Fig.2
Check the components and how to assemble the inflator by following these steps:
1. Break open zip at yelow section to expose
the inflator in the left-hand side of the
pouch (Fig.3). N.B. Do not run zip backwards.
Fig.3
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133 g CO2cylinder
2Automatic firing capsule
3Retaining clip
4United Moulder Mk5i automatic
operating mechanism
5Valve retaining nut
6Manual firing lanyard
1
3
5
4
2
6
Examine the automatic capsule. Ensure that the cap is screwed hand tight onto the inflator. If the
green retaining clip is missing the automatic capsule mechanism may have been fired and must be
replaced. (Fig.3, page 13).
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(EN) English
Instructions for use
FITTING ADJUSTMENTS (PAGES 3 & 4)
A. Put on as jacket, B. Fasten Button, C. Pull chest
belt tight – it is unsafe to wear this harness loose.
D. Adjust back strap so that chest belt is positioned
above lowest point of rib cage. E. If required attach
thigh straps - pass thigh strap through legs before
fastening plastic buckle on front.
HOW TO USE (PAGES 5 & 6)
A. Anchorage point should be located at the centre of
the chest. Note: safety line is for illustration only.
Ensure no sharp edges on safety line attachment
point. Use with approved safety line only.
Guidance Attach to Jackstays/fixed eyes.
Anchorage points shall be able to withstand
forces of more than 1 tonne. Never attach to
Lifeline/standing and running rigging/going aloft.
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. Only
some types of misuse and forbidden uses currently
known are represented (shown in crossed out
diagrams). Many other types of misuse exist, which
are impossible to list or even imagine. Only the
techniques shown in the diagrams and not crossed
out are authorised. All other uses are expressly
excluded; danger of death. In case of doubt or
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 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 not in a position to
assume this responsibility or to take risk do not use
this equipment.
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.
The deck safety harness and safety line are intended
to prevent the user falling overboard, they do not
provide protection against falls from height. In a fall
the deck safety harness and safety line may transmit
very large forces to the anchorage point.
Full performance may not be achieved using
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 this device.
WARNING: WHEN NOT CORRECTLY FITTED, THIS
DECKVEST MAY NOT PERFORM AS A LIFEJACKET
OR HARNESS AND MAY ENDANGER THE USER.
MAJOR FALLS
In the event that your full bodyweight is dropped a
distance and then stopped, do not continue to use
this product. Even if no external changes visible,
internal damage may have reduced its strength and
its margin of safety. Do not hesitate to contact
Spinlock in case of doubt.
CLEANING, MAINTENANCE, STORAGE
Remove gas cylinder and automatic components and
clean by hand or in a machine set for delicate
material wash and rinse in clean 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 its
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 us, stating the precise
chemicals concerned. We will investigate and give
our advice.
LIFETIME = SHELF LIFE + USEFUL LIFE
After first use this product should last 3 years.
Certain environmental elements will considerably
accelerate wear: salt, sand, moisture, 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.
However wear or damage could shorten the
product life. Shelf-life of this product in good
condition is up to 5 years before first use.
TEMPERATURE
Use this product only above a minimum of -40° C
and below a maximum of +80° C.
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.
2 YEAR GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed for 2 years from the date
of manufacture against any faults in materials or
manufacture. Exclusions from the guarantee are:
normal wear and tear, modifications or alterations,
incorrect storage, damage due to accident,
negligence and any use for which the product was
not designed.
Certain environmental elements will considerably
accelerate wear: salt, sand, moisture, 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.
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(EN)Temperature
(FR) Température
(DE) Temperatur
(IT) Temperatura
(ES) Temperatura
(NL) Temperatuur
(DK) Temperatur
(S) Temperatur
(EN) Storage
(FR) Stockage
(DE) Lagerung
(IT) Conservazione
(ES) Almacenamiento
(NL) Berging
(DK) Opbevares
(S) Förvaring
(EN) Dangerous products
(FR) Produits dangereux
(DE) Gefährliche Produkte
(IT) Prodotti pericolosi
(ES) Productos peligrosos
(NL) Gevaarlijke producten
(DK) Farlige væsker
(S) Farliga produkter
(EN) Cleaning / Disinfection
(FR) Nettoyage / Désinfection
(DE) Reinigung / Desinfektion
(IT) Pulizia / Disinfezione
(ES) Limpieza / Desinfección
(NL) Reiniging / Ontsmetting
(DK) Rengøres / Decinficeres
(S) Rengöring/ Desinfektion
(EN) Drying
(FR) Séchage
(DE) Trocknen
(IT) Asciugamento
(ES) Secado
(NL) Het drogen
(DK) Tørrer
(S) Torkning
(EN) Model :
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(EN) Inspection every 3 months
(F) Inspection tous les 3 mois
(D) Kontrolle alle 3 Monate
(IT) Controllo ogni 3 mesi
(ES) Inspección cada 3 meses
(NL) Inspectie iedere 3 maanden
(DK) Inspektion hver 3 måned
(S) Inspektion var tredje månad
(EN) DATE OK INSPECTOR
(F) DATE INSPECTEUR HABILITE
(D) DATUM KONTROLLBEAUFTRAGTER
(IT) DATA CONTROLLORE
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(DK) DATO KONTROLLERET AF
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