Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit 33MSPT du fabricant SOSpenders
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DO NOT REMOVE PRIOR T O SALE! OWNER’S MANUAL for Model 33MSPT APPROV AL CONDITIONS AND CARRIAGE REGULA TIONS This inflatable PFD is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard for use as a T ype III Personal Flotation Device (PFD). It is not approved for water skiing or other high impact, high speed activities.
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INFLA TED DONNING - Depress oral inflation tube valve located on left side of chamber until the chamber is mostly deflated. Don as described above and reinflate with the oral tube until firm. 1. Inspect arming mechanism and cylinder - if RED , service mechanism.
4 II. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE A. PRE-DONNING INSTRUCTIONS CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE USING THIS PFD: 1. INSPECT PFD FOR DAMAGE 2. BE SURE A CYLINDER IS INSERTED INT O THE MECHANISM AND CYLINDER SEAL INDICA TOR IS GREEN READ BELOW FOR MORE DET AILED INFORMA TION! 1.
5 c. CO 2 Cylinders are made with a protective coating that may wear off after a period of use or exposure to the environment. When this co at ing is worn of f, the CO 2 Cylinder may start to show some signs of rusting. If this occurs, replace the CO 2 Cylinder .
6 3. COLD INFLA TION - Oral Inflation may be required in addition to man ual inflation if chamber is not firm due to cold temperatures at or below 40° F (4°C). Inflation T ime using CO 2 gas will be longer at these temperatures. See FREEZING TEMPERA TURES on page 7.
7 G. OTHER USE GUIDELINES 1. Always wear your PFD when underway unless you are inside a cabin. 2. If you need to jump from any height always fold arms over your chest to keep the PFD in place when entering the water . 3. Avoid all unnecessary activities that will be abrasive to the device.
8 Cleaning - Damp wipe only with mild detergent recommended for sy n thetic fabrics. Remove grease and oil immediately . Always rinse well with fresh water . Read instructions provided on the device. • DO NOT MACHINE W ASH • DO NOT MACHINE DR Y • DO NOT DR Y CLEAN • DO NOT USE SOL VENT BASED CLEANERS • DO NOT BLEACH C.
9 IV . IS YOUR PFD IN GOOD AND SERVICEABLE CONDITION? Check your PFD between outings to be sure that it is properly armed; that it is free of rips, tears or holes; that all seams are securely sewn; and that the fabric, straps and hardware are still strong.
10 HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE MANUAL INFLA TOR? 1. T o test your inflatable PFD, you will need: • Y our fully armed PFD , and • Rearming kit approved for your PFD. 2. Put on the PFD. 3. Actuate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on the Jerk to Inflate tab.
11 HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE ORAL INFLA TOR? 1. T o test your inflatable PFD, you will not need any spare parts or rearming kits . 2. Remove the CO 2 cylinder , to prevent inadvertent activation of the manual inflation system which could potentially damage the PFD.
12 VIII. HYPOTHERMIA Prolonged exposure to cold water causes a condition known as hypothermia - a substantial loss of body heat, which leads to exhaustion and unconsciousness.
13 Some Points to Remember About Hypothermia Protection: 1. Always wear your PFD. Even if you become incapacitated due to hypothermia, the PFD will keep you afloat and greatly improve your chances of rescue. 2. Do not attempt to swim unless it is to reach a nearby craft, fellow survivor , or a floating object on which you can lean or climb.
14 5. Do not alter your PFD. If it doesn’t fit properly , get one that does. An altered device is no longer Coast Guard approved. 6. Y our PFD is not intended for use as a fender or kneeling pad. 7. If your PFD is wet, allow it to dry thoroughly before storing it.
15 1. Deflate chamber completely , smoothing flat with all snaps open. TURN OVER CAP , PRESS DOWN ON ORAL TUBE 1 4. Connect snaps starting from the bottom up to the chest strap. 2. Re-Arm mechanism 3. Fold along lines A & B as marked on chamber . 4 A B 3 5.
16 Halkey-Roberts V86160 Manual Inflator ReArming/Status Indicator Instructions DISASSEMBL Y (see figure) Step 1 : Unpack or open the life vest so that the manual inflator is visible. Step 2 : Remove gas CO 2 cylinder by rotating cylinder counterclockwise then pull out.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté SOSpenders 33MSPT c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du SOSpenders 33MSPT - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation SOSpenders 33MSPT, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le SOSpenders 33MSPT va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le SOSpenders 33MSPT, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du SOSpenders 33MSPT.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le SOSpenders 33MSPT. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei SOSpenders 33MSPT ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
