SWITLIK MOM 8-S User manual

Owner's Manual

Switlik Survival Product’s
MOMTM 8-S Man Overboard Module
Owner’s Manual
This publication is issued as the owner's manual for the Switlik Survival Product’s
MOMTM 8-S Man Overboard Module, part number S-4134-1.
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Switlik Survival Product’s
MOMTM 8-S Man Overboard Module
Owner’s Manual
TOC
Table of Contents
Chapter
Page
WARNINGS
1
Description
2
Mounting Instructions
4
Operating Instructions
8
Operating Limitations
11
Care & Servicing Instructions
Cleaning
12
Servicing
12
Identification Label
12
Cleaning-Detailed
13
Servicing-Detailed
Unpacking the MOMTM 8-S
13
Inspection
16
Preparing to Fold
26
Folding the Underarm Flotation Device
28
Folding the Pylon
36
Folding the Sea Anchor
40
Packing the MOMTM 8-S
42
Storage
49
Replacement Parts
50
Servicing Record
51

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WARNINGS
WARNING! Read these instructions fully before use. Failure to do so may result in
injury or death.
WARNING! This device must be used in accordance with the instructions in this manual
for maximum performance. Failure to comply with instructions could result in a lower
level of performance or in failure of the device, which could result in death. Under some
circumstances, even if used properly this device may not save your life.
WARNING! Do not inflate this device orally via the included oral inflation tubes and then
pull the inflation tab. This could cause injury and may overstress the buoyancy
chamber.
WARNING! This device is not designed to satisfy the requirements of a life raft for
extended durations.This unit is designed for man-overboard or individual rescue
operations.
WARNING! This unit requires limited periodic maintenance to ensure operation in an
emergency. Do not use this unit if it has not been properly maintained. See “Care and
Maintenance” section for additional details.
WARNING! Do not open or otherwise disassemble this device until needed.
Maintenance should be performed only when needed. See “Care and Maintenance”
section for additional details.
WARNING! Never use this device if it has obvious damage.

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Description
The Switlik Survival Product’s MOMTM 8-S Man Overboard Module is designed to
rescue a man overboard victim. The device consists of an underarm flotation unit, a sea
anchor and a lighted pylon. The flotation unit provides buoyancy to the victim and also
acts as a lifting sling to pull the victim back onto the boat.
A pylon is tethered to the underarm flotation device and supports a water-activated
light approximately six feet above the water. A ballast bag at the base of the pylon
helps keep it vertical.
A sea anchor is also attached to the underarm flotation device. The sea anchor is
designed to minimize drifting. There is a wire cable in the mouth of the sea anchor to
hold it open.
The MOMTM 8-S can be rearmed and repacked by the user.
In the event of a man overboard, alert the crew and begin your planned man overboard
procedure. Slow the boat, then lift the red flap on top of the valise. Under the flap is a
red inflation pull tab. Pull the tab upwards with a quick jerk. The flotation device inside
will inflate and release itself from the valise. Immediately put the boat about causing it to
backwind. At this point, perform a quick stop maneuver. Once alongside the boat, reach
down and grab the lifting straps to pull the victim aboard. On boats with high freeboard,
connect hoisting tackle to the lifting rings on the lifting straps and hoist the victim
aboard.

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Mounting Instructions
The MOMTM 8-S must be installed vertically, outside the toerail, in a location free of
obstructions or possible entanglements. It is critical to the operation of the MOM that
there be a clear path between the bottom of the valise and the water to allow the
inflatable devices to fall freely without becoming entangled.
On most boats the best location is outboard on the stern pulpit. However, if hull design
or fittings on the transom impede the free deployment of the MOM into the water,
installation on the quarter is possible. The problem with quarter-mounting is that there is
danger of damaging the unit during maneuvers at the dock.
The ideal location is at the intersections of all vertical and upper horizontal members of
the pulpit rail.

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This mounting will work with either a
rail or a lifeline.
Even an angled stanchion will work.

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If this location is not available, the MOMTM 8-S unit may be mounted on parallel rails. The
lower rail attachment can be made with either the lacing flap or the lacing flap cord, depending
on the distance between the two rails.
To secure the MOMTM 8-S to the rails, fully unlace the lacing flap. Place the flap over the
top rail (or lifeline) and lace the flap back up. Note the lacing pattern below.