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CO
2
Cylinder 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 CO
2
inflation when your jacket is already fully inflated
can over-pressurise and damage your lifejacket.
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Contents
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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 CO
2
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 CO
2
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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