SWITLIK CPR-1140 Series User manual

CPR
Coastal Passage Raft
OWNER'S Manual

This publication is issued as the owner's manual for the Switlik Coastal
Passage Raft, model CPR-1140-( ).
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Copyright © 2013 by Switlik Parachute Company, Inc.
This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part, by any means,
without permission. For information, address all questions to:
Switlik Parachute Company
1325 E. State Street
Trenton, NJ 08609
[phone]
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www.switlik.com

Table of Contents
TOC
Chapter
Page
WARNINGS
1
Description
2
Launching
4
Righting the Raft
6
Boarding
7
Heaving Line
8
Knife
9
Combination Valves
10
Arches/Canopy
11
Survival Equipment
15
Buoyancy Tube Redundancy System
18
Servicing
20
Storage
21
Survival Tips
22

WARNINGS
1
WARNING! Read these instructions fully before use.
Failure to comply with instructions 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 attempt to open the raft container
except for an actual emergency.Tampering with the raft
can prevent the raft from working when it is actually
needed. If the raft appears to have been tampered with,
return the raft to an Authorized Service Center for
servicing.
WARNING! If the raft is packed in a valise, store the raft in
a cool, dry place.If the raft is packed in a hard container,
the use of a cradle is recommended, and the container
oriented with the drain holes on the bottom facing the deck
for proper drainage.
WARNING! This raft requires periodic maintenance to
ensure operation in an emergency. Do not use this raft if it
has not been properly maintained. See “Servicing” section
for additional details.
WARNING! Never use a raft that has obvious damage.
Return the raft to an Authorized Service Center for
servicing.

Description
2
The Switlik Coastal Passage Raft is a lightweight (40 lbs), single-
tube life raft providing a minimum of 1,140 lbs of buoyancy.
Reinforced
Boarding
Ladder
Independently-
Inflated
Canopy Arches
Air
Inflation
System
Bright Orange
Canopy
SOLAS-grade
Reflective Tape
Exterior Light
Lifeline
Weighted
Water Pocket

Description continued
3
Features:
Convertible Canopy System.
Manually-operated, gas-inflated canopy arches are not
directly connected to the main buoyancy tube, improving
the integrity of the raft.
Configurable canopy allows for 360° visibility.
Canopy can be configured from furled to fully enclosed, or
anywhere in between.
Oral-inflation tubes, with attached deflation caps, allow the
arches to be raised or lowered as needed.
Bright orange canopy color, with strips of SOLAS-grade
reflective tape, aids in rescue.
Water-activated light on top of canopy can be seen up to a
mile away and lasts for over 8 hours.
Compressed air inflation system.
Improved low temperature performance.
Gauge on inflation valve head remains accessible, even
when packed, allowing for a quick systems check.
Buoyancy Tube Redundancy System allows you to regain the
original buoyancy of the life raft even after the main tube is
torn or punctured.
Four conveniently located boarding ladders make boarding
fast and easy.
Lifelines, with highly-reflective patches, located inside and
outside the raft.
4 weighted, water pockets provide stability in rough water,
and for boarding or disembarking the raft.
Reduced-volume packing in a hermetically-sealed bag allows
for a 5 year service interval.

Launching
4
Rafts packed in the Valise
Remove raft from storage
location.
Open yellow ripcord cover on
front of valise.
Grab the ripcord handle and pull
out enough of the mooring line to
tie off to a secure point on the
boat.
Toss the valise overboard.
Pull on the mooring line until
inflation occurs.
If possible, pull raft close to boat for direct boarding. To prevent
injury to yourself and others, avoid jumping into the raft.
Use the knife to cut the mooring line only if the boat is sinking
or causing a hazard to the raft. Pull in the survival equipment
(located in the valise) before cutting the mooring line.

Launching continued
5
Rafts packed in the Hard Container
If you need to manually deploy the
raft, or your raft does not have a
hydrostatic release, first make sure
the painter line (coming out of the raft
container) is secured to the cradle or
a strong point on the boat.
Pull the red release cord
at the front of the tie-down
cables.
Lift the container from the
cradle and throw it
overboard.
Pull the painter/mooring
line until inflation occurs.
The first 3 feet of the line
is a stainless steel cable, followed by red, 1” webbing.
If possible, pull raft
close to boat for
direct boarding.
To prevent injury to
yourself and
others, avoid
jumping into the
raft.
Use the knife to cut the mooring line only if the boat is sinking
or causing a hazard to the raft. Pull in the survival equipment
before cutting the mooring line.

Righting the Raft
6
Your life raft was designed to inflate right-side up. However, wind
and waves may cause it to inflate upside down.
To right the raft, climb a boarding ladder near the inflation
cylinder on the bottom of the raft. Use the righting strap to
help pull yourself up.
While holding the righting strap, stand at the base of the
cylinder with your heels on the main buoyancy tube. For best
results, orient yourself into the wind to help pull the raft over.
Lean back and pull the raft over. It may take a few seconds to
break the surface tension between the raft and the water.
Move off to the side as the raft turns over to avoid ending up
underneath or being hit by the inflation cylinder.
Inflation
Cylinder
WIND
Righting
Strap

Boarding
7
The CPR raft has 4
boarding stations,
however, with the
canopy furled, the
raft can be boarded
at any point around
the raft.
The preferred
boarding method is
to enter the raft
directly from the
distressed vessel,
staying as dry as
possible in the
process. To
prevent injury to
yourself and
others, avoid
jumping into the
raft.
Water pockets,
located on the
bottom of the
raft, keep the
raft stable allowing even a single person to board from the water
without the threat of capsizing.
Once in the raft, occupants should move away from the point of
boarding and find a place to sit, with their backs against the main
buoyancy tubes. At least one of the occupants should remain at
the point of boarding to assist others in boarding.

Heaving Line
8
A heaving line with a throwing ring is attached to the buoyancy
tube. Use this line to help pull in survivors having difficulty getting
to the raft.
When not in use, coil the line up and place it, along with the
throwing ring, in its holder.

Knife
9
The knife is located on the buoyancy tube, near the point of
attachment of the mooring line. It’s designed to smoothly cut line,
yet prevent accidental puncturing of the raft. Use it, if necessary,
to cut the mooring line free of the distressed vessel. If the vessel
is not on fire or sinking, it’s best to remain attached.
Before cutting the mooring line, make sure you first retrieve the
survival equipment which is attached to a point about 3 or 4 feet
down the line. The equipment is located in a pocket on the soft
valise, or in a separate bag if your raft includes a hard container.
When the knife is not in use, keep it in its holder on the tube.

Combination Valves
10
The buoyancy tube has two combination valves. These valves
function both as a topping off valve, for use with the manual
inflation pump (see Survival Equipment section), and a pressure
relief valve.
After pulling the mooring line to inflate the raft, excess air pressure
may bleed off through these valves. This is a normal occurrence.
However, after boarding, these valves should be plugged to
prevent further air from leaking out, due to the movement of the
occupants or the pounding of waves against the buoyancy tubes.
The plugs are attached to the valves. They are taped down to the
tubes to prevent them from blocking the valve during the initial
inflation of the raft. Simply remove the tape and push the plugs
into the valves.

Arches/Canopy continued
11
Two, independent arches are used on the raft canopy. Each arch is
furled and secured with furling ties to the buoyancy tube. The canopy
should remain furled until everyone has boarded the raft.
When the canopy is needed, release the furling ties and pull the
beaded inflation handle located on each arch. Pull in the direction
indicated on the cylinder cover.

Arches/Canopy continued
12
The canopy top is furled to one of the arches. Release the furling
ties and close the zipper to completely enclose the raft.

Arches/Canopy continued
13
There are 2 zipper pulls on the canopy top. They can be used to
make side openings in the canopy, if desired. Furling ties are
provided to hold these doors open. These openings allow for 360°
visibility and good ventilation to help minimize sea sickness.

Arches/Canopy continued
14
Each arch also contains an oral inflation tube. These tubes can
be used to add pressure to the arches when needed. Remove the
black cap and blow air into the arch, then place the cap back on
when finished.
To deflate the arch, pull the black cap off the oral tube, invert the
cap and push it back into the end of the oral tube. This will hold
the oral valve open. When deflated, place the cap back on the
end of the oral tube to prevent water from entering.

Survival Equipment
15
The following survival equipment is included with your raft:
A water-proof, LED flashlight, powered by hand-cranking or
an integrated solar panel.
When charging by hand-cranking, wind the handle about 3
revolutions per second. If charging with the solar panel, leave
the flashlight in direct sunlight for 8 hours for a full charge.
The flashlight has 3 different settings. Press the side switch
once and 1 LED illuminates. Press it again, and all 3 LEDs
illuminate. Press it again, and all 3 LEDs start flashing. Press
the switch one more time, and the LEDs shut off.

Survival Equipment continued
16
A repair clamp kit.This kit includes 2 repair clamps. These
clamps can be used to repair tears in the buoyancy tube.
1. Loop cord around your wrist to prevent loss.
2. Dip plug in water to make insertion easier.
3. Push bottom plate through hole in tube (if hole is too small,
carefully enlarge, so the plate can be inserted).
4. Pull bottom plate back against inner tube and slide top
plate over screw, against outer tube surface.
5. Adjust plug to cover hole completely, and hold it in place.
6. Screw down wing nut firmly.