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Setting Up The Lifesling2
Mount the Lifesling2 on a rail using the three velcro
straps attached to the bag to mount the bag inside of the
stern railing or pulpit. For added strength, make sure to
have the velcro completely overlap each other.
When installing the Lifesling2, tie and seize the
nylon-covered end of the polypropylene retrieval to any
strong point on board. Seizing is necessary to prevent
knots in the Lifesling2 line from coming undone. The
Lifesling2, similar to an anchor, will be useless if the end
of the retrieval is not fastened to the boat! Do not remove
the nylon cover. It is there to protect the polypropylene
line from degradation from the sun. Make sure that none
of the retrieval line is exposed to the sun or it will weaken.
Retrieval Line Storage
Remember, your Lifesling2 is like a parachute...it works
only when you pack it correctly!
1. Your Lifesling2 has been packed so that it is ready
for use.
However, we strongly encourage you to remove
the Lifesling2 and retrieval line and re-pack it so
that you and your crew will understand proper
line storage and be assured of proper packing.
2. To repack the Lifesling2: The nylon covered end of the
line will remain outside of the case or bag. Stuff the line
into the pouch of the bag beginning with the portion
nearest the nylon covered end and finishing with the
Lifesling2 end.
STUFF, DO NOT COIL
the line twelve
inches at a time. Continue until you reach the Lifesling2.
Place the Lifesling2 into the case with its front bolsters
on either side of the pouch of stuffed line.
Do not make the mistake of starting at the sling end
when stuffing the line in the pouch of the bag. Do
not coil the line before stowing it or it will jam in
the container.
3. Make sure that the nylon covered end of the
line is securely tied to a strong point on the
boat.
If there is a need to undo the retrieval line loop that runs
through the webbing loops of your Lifesling2, whether to
adjust the size of the loop, or to repair the Lifesling2, be
sure to permanently seize the bowline with stout thread
exactly as shown here to prevent slipping when you re-tie it.
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