Spinlock Deckvest Cento User manual

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100N JUNIOR HARNESS LIFEJACKET
DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR
JUNIOR USERS
APPROVED TO ISO 12402-3
USER WEIGHT 20-50KG
CHEST SIZE 60-90CM
AUTOMATIC INFLATION
DECK SAFETY HARNESS
EASY RELEASE CROTCH STRAP
OPTIONAL SPRAYHOOD
AND PYLON
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Lifejacket inflation: UML Mk5
Oral inflation
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Fitting
Whistle Location - Blow to operate.
Lifting / Buddy Loop
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Crotch Strap
Crotch Strap
back attachment
Chest size max 90cm
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Run this slider round to the
firing head side.
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2. Concertina bladder onto itself ensuring a smooth flow for the manual lanyard.
Place firing head in mesh pocket.
3. Concertina top in.
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Re-packing your Deckvest CENTO See video at www.spinlock.co.uk
1. AB C D E F
Remove all air.
Sprayhood
accessory*
Attached
with buckle
attachment.
*Not included
A BC D E F
Pull zips out.
4. Run zip round to close and fasten flap across
breakout points.
Tuck handle
into holder.
Tuck zip ends under.
A B CD E F
Separate zip chain at yellow
end section.
A B C D EF
Re-attach zips on side with
firing head.
ABCDEF
Start running zip back
round to close.
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CO2Cylinder size - 20g
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 CENTO
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 CENTO 3-4
Approval conditions 5
Re-arming your Deckvest CENTO 5
Inflating and deflating your Deckvest CENTO 5-6
Maintaining your Deckvest CENTO 6-7
Testing your Deckvest CENTO 7
Safety notices 8-9
Inspection Record box 9
Approval Conditions
This Deckvest is approved to ISO 12402-3 (150N - 20-50Kg) and a CE approved Deck
safety harness according to ISO 12401. It is important to get into the habit of wearing your
Deckvest. It is comfortable, safe and a pleasure to wear.
Minimum Buoyancy - 100N.
A lifejacket 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 CENTO
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.
Inflating your Deckvest CENTO
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 CENTO
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 C02 cylinder is screwed in tight.
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Testing your Deckvest CENTO
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 CENTO 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 CENTO 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. (For details of your nearest service centre see www.spinlock.co.uk).
Any modification or repair to any part of the Deckvest CENTO 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.
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 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.
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.
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 intended 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.
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.
Anchorage point should be 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.
(EN) English
Safety Notices
REMEMBER: RE-ARM AND RE-PACK THE LIFEJACKET IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THESE INSTRUCTIONS - See video at www.spinlock.co.uk
WE RECOMMEND THAT THE AUTOMATIC CAPSULE (PART NO. DW-RAK/100) IS
REPLACED ANNUALLY. ALSO UNSCREW AND INSPECT THE THREADED END OF
THE CO2 CYLINDER TO CONFIRM IT IS UNUSED.
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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.
WARRANTY
This Deckvest qualifies for a special Spinlock
Warranty lasting five years when you register
online as first owner. Full details of how this
operates, what it covers and does not cover
are important to note and are explained on the
Registration homepage www.spinlock.co.uk
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. See www.
spinlock.co.uk for full details.
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(EN) Purchase date :
(F) Date de l’achat :
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(IT) Data di acquisto :
(ES) Fecha de compra :
(NL) Aankoop datum :
(DK) Købs dato :
(S) Köpdatum :
(SLO) Datum nakupa :
(N) Kjøpsdato :
Date Approved
(EN) Date of first use :
(F) Date de la première utilisation :
(D) Datum der ersten Verwendung :
(IT) Data del primo utilizzo :
(ES) Fecha de la primera utilización :
(NL) Datum eerste gebruik :
(DK) Dato for ibrugtagning :
(S) Första användnings datum :
(SLO) Datum pve uporabnik :
(N) Dato ved første gangs bruk :
Inspection Record
(EN)Temperature
(FR) Température
(DE) Temperatur
(IT) Temperatura
(ES) Temperatura
(NL) Temperatuur
(DK) Temperatur
(S) Temperatur
(SLO) Temperatura
(N) Temperatur
(EN) Storage
(FR) Stockage
(DE) Lagerung
(IT) Conservazione
(ES) Almacenamiento
(NL) Berging
(DK) Opbevares
(S) Förvaring
(SLO) Shranjevanje
(N) Lagring
(EN) Dangerous products
(FR) Produits dangereux
(DE) Gefährliche Produkte
(IT) Prodotti pericolosi
(ES) Productos peligrosos
(EN) Cleaning / Disinfection
(FR) Nettoyage / Désinfection
(DE) Reinigung / Desinfektion
(IT) Pulizia / Disinfezione
(ES) Limpieza / Desinfección
(EN) Drying
(FR) Séchage
(DE) Trocknen
(IT) Asciugamento
(ES) Secado
(NL) Gevaarlijke producten
(DK) Farlige væsker
(S) Farliga produkter
(SLO) Nevarni izdelki
(N) Farlige produkt
(NL) Reiniging / Ontsmetting
(DK) Rengøres / Decinficeres
(S) Rengöring/ Desinfektion
(SLO) Cišcenje razkuževanje
(N) Rengjøring/ Desinfeksjon
(NL) Het drogen
(DK) Tørrer
(S) Torkning
(SLO) Sušenje
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3R838A_3
MANUFACTURED BY
Spinlock Ltd
41 Birmingham Road
Cowes PO31 7BH
United Kingdom
The Spinlock Deckvest CENTO is extensively protected under
various National, European and International Patents and
Design Rights owned by Spinlock Ltd.
For continuously updated user guidance go to
www.spinlock.co.uk
Deckvest CENTO Serial number
Please register your Deckvest CENTO serial number now at:
www.spinlock.co.uk
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION: DO NOT REMOVE UNTIL SOLD.
It is essential you read these instructions before using your Deckvest CENTO.
ISO 12402-3 - 150N Lifejacket
ISO 12401 Deck Harness 20-50kg
WARNING:
WHEN NOT CORRECTLY FITTED, THIS PRODUCT MAY NOT PERFORM AS A LIFEJACKET, RISKING SERIOUS
DANGER TO THE USER.
Junior category lifejacket for users between 20-50kg.
Do not use for white water paddling or with personal watercraft.
Do not use as a cushion.
Gas cylinders are dangerous goods. They should be kept out of reach of children and not be misused.
Teach your child to float in this lifejacket.
For children less than 6 years of age use automatically operating devices only.
DECKVEST CENTO AUTOMATIC GAS INFLATION
This device is designed to inflate automatically upon immersion. Pulling the manual inflation handle will also activate
the inflation mechanism or it can be inflated by blowing into the oral inflation tube.
0514
150N: Specified for offshore, foul weather clothing.
Chest size:
60-90cm
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