INFLATABLE PFD`S MAZU MARINE
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1. piercing cutter to work correctly the CO2 cylinder and automatic inflation mechanism on automatic models must be firmly hand tightened onto the CO2 inflator head On UML Pro Sensor inflator heads the PFD is fully armed only when all indicator status windows are green Step 7 Record Service Inspection on PFD 7 1 If PFD has passed all applicable self inspection steps 1 through 6 above Sign and date in permanent laundry marker the service inspection history label located on inflator head side of lung For a Self inspection prefix the service date by the letters SI to indicate self inspection The date format should be kept consistent across the PFDs service inspection history Step 8 Repack PFD 8 1 Repack PFD and ensure that the manual inflation pull lanyard and knob is not tangled and that it is accessible when PFD is donned Step 9 Certify the PFD self inspection certificate 9 1 Sign self inspection certificate and record date self inspection was completed It is also recommended that next inspection due date is noted on the certificate POWERFLOAT Your Safety Is Our Business Under no circumstances must you attempt any repairs yourself i Last service date Serial PI No date of purchase if 1st service Inflator head brand type manual or automatic PFD Model STEP 1 GENERAL INSPECTION RESULT 1 1 EXTERNAL INSPECTION cover closures straps stitching fastenings adjustments buckles2. 1 2 INTERNAL INSPECTION retro reflective tape lifting becket whistle oral tube light a STEP 2 INSPECTION OF LUNG AND ORAL VALVE RESULT 2 1 VISUAL INSPECTION OF LUNG 2 2 RESULT OF LUNG LEAKAGE TEST BC 2 3 OPERATION OF ORAL INFLATION TUBE VALVE BC STEP 3 EXAMINE OPERATION OF MANUAL INFLATOR RESULT 3 1 OPERATION OF MANUAL INFLATOR VALVE applicable for all inflator heads 3 2 FIT NEW FIRING INDICATOR CLIP Ce STEP 4 INSPECTION AND REARMING OF AUTOMATIC VALVE automatic inflation models only ma Date RESULT E E T STEP 5 INSPECTION OF CO2 CYLINDER RESULT 52 coz CYuNDENISUNPERCED ANDFREE rrom pamase muson comnosons 53 wach wo recono weer rozon jann e STEP 6 REFIT CO2 CYLINDER RESULT on conen nspecron seso somero OS anew on NEPECTED tar siap 33 Coz GULNDER AITEDTO waoane OO OOOO RESULT STEP 7 SIGN AND DATE SERVICE INSPECTION SCHEDULE ON PFD STEP 8 REPACK PFD ACCORDING TO PFD OWNERS MANUAL pC NEXT INSPECTION DUE SIGNATURE PLEASE RETAIN COMPLETED DOCUMENT UNTIL NEXT SERVICE INSPECTION
3. 9 C Step 5 Inspection of CO2 cylinder 33 GRAMS MIN GR WT 139 0G Max 2 0 g V OK Oo 2 O feaa 136 SS 5 1 Check that the size type of CO2 cylinder is correct for the PFD The Cylinder size is displayed on the cylinder as well as on the PFD lung adjacent to the CO2 inflator head A A 5 2 Check that the CO2 cylinder is not damaged is free from rust and corrosion and has not been pierced Replace any cylinder that is pierced damaged or exhibiting any signs of rust or corrosion X v STOP OR 5 3 If cylinder is serviceable refer 5 2 weigh the cylinder on kitchen or letter scales The cylinders weight should correspond to MIN GR WT engraved on cylinder 2 g Record MIN GR WT and actual weight of cylinder on the inspection certificate a If cylinder weight is incorrect or cylinder is in anyway defective it must be replaced Any replacement cylinder should be checked in same manner STOP Dispose of scraped CO2 cylinders immediately Step 6 Refit CO2 cylinder 6 1 Confirm a manual inflator mechanism has passed inspection step 3 b On automatic models that the automatic valve is armed and has passed inspection step 4 c the CO2 cylinder being fitted has passed inspection step 5 6 2 To refit cylinder hold the inflator head firmly and screw the CO2 cylinder clockwise into top of inflator head Hand tighten until firm Do not use any tools or undue force Note For the
4. Your Safety ls Our Business INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANNUAL SELF INSPECTION Applicable for PFDs in recreational use only for PFD s in commercial use inspections should only be performed by an accredited agent Before you start 1 Carefully read over all the instructions below 2 Ensure you have spare parts for your PFD On inflator heads that use a green indicator clip to retain the manual firing lever the clip will be broken during inspection Ensure you have spare clips before you begin inspection You may also need to replace the CO2 cylinder and on automatic models the cartridge bobbin All these parts can be purchased through the retailer or manufacturer 3 Ensure you have access to accurate kitchen or letter scales for checking the weight of the CO2 cylinder 4 Print a copy of the Inflatable PFD self inspection certificate for every PFD being inspected 5 Record on the certificate the PFDs serial PI number model no inflator head brand type manual or automatic and last service date Record each inspection step as it is completed with a Pass Fail or NA in check boxes provided on the certificate If the PFD or a component fails any inspection step 1 through 6 the PFD or faulty component must be replaced before using the PFD alternatively send the PFD to an accredited service agent for further test Under no circumstances must you attempt any repairs these must only be conducted by trained service personnel Step 1 General inspe
5. action Halkey Roberts United Moulders Fit new indicator clip ref 3 2 Step 4 Inspection and rearming automatic valve automatic inflation models only The automatic activation mechanism Cartridge or bobbin as applicable must be replaced if it has been immersed in water is past its expiry date or if the expiry date falls before the PFDs next scheduled service Do not refit a Co2 cylinder unless the automatic valve is correctly armed 4 1 For models using United Molders automatic inflators fitted with water sensing cartridge Fig 1 a Unscrew the cartridge anti clockwise On models fitted with UML Pro Sensor inflator head the automatic indicator status bottom window should be red when the water sensing cartridge has been removed or activated The Pro Sensor automatic indicator window should only show green when an armed cartridge is correctly fitted b Check that the cartridge is clean and completely dry c Record the expiry replace by dates printed on cartridge on the service inspection certificate and check the green indicator status disc at base of cartridge is visible Discard and replace with new cartridge if expiry replace by date falls before next service due date or the green status indicator disc at the base of cartridge is not visible d Rearm by screwing cartridge clockwise onto base of inflator head Tighten firmly by light hand force only use no tools Ensure thread is not obstructed and that green automa
6. ction 1 1 External Inspection Check a Cover has no excessive wear or visible damage b All cover closures hook and loop zippers etc are serviceable c There is no visible damage or wear to any straps or stitching d All fastenings adjustments and buckles are operating correctly e Safety lanyard attachment ring when fitted is not worn or damaged 1 2 Internal Inspection Open cover and check a retro reflective tape is firmly attached and not damaged b Lifting becket webbing and stitching is not worn or damaged c Whistle operation blow to check operation and that whistle is securely attached d Oral inflation tube has no visible signs of damage e If fitted with emergency light check lights expiry date replace if expired Step 2 Inspection of lung and oral valve 2 1 Check lung has no signs of excessive abrasion or wear Pay extra attention to the folds and areas around inflation systems 2 2 a Remove Co2 cylinder from the inflator head by unscrewing the cylinder anti clockwise On models fitted with a UML Pro Sensor inflator head check that the manual indicator status top window is red once cylinder has been removed The Pro Sensor manual indicator status window should only show green when an unpierced CO2 cylinder is fitted correctly 12h b Inflate lung using the oral inflation tube c Leave lung inflated with oral tube cap off in a room with a stable temperature of around 20 C for at
7. least 12 hours temperature changes will affect lung pressure d After 12 hours check there is no loss of pressure and no visible damage to lung If lung is damaged or pressure falls the PFD must be replaced or sent to an accredited service station for further tests Under no circumstances should you attempt to V repair the PFD yourself 2 3 Deflate inflatable lung checking operation of oral inflation valve Only deflate lung by inverting the oral tube cap and gently pressing the top of the inverted cap down into tube Do not put anything other than the inverted cap into the oral inflation tube foreign objects may damage the oral valve When the lung is fully deflated fit the oral tube cap back into its normal position OK Step 3 Examine operation of manual inflator applicable for all inflator heads 3 1 With CO2 cylinder removed pull manual firing lanyard down sharply to ensure lever moves freely and that the piercing cutter becomes proud of the sealing washer at base of the upper threaded section On inflator heads where the lever is secured by a green indicator clip this action will break the indicator clip If lever movers freely and piercing cutter becomes proud fold lever back up into normal position 3 2 On inflator heads that use an indicator clip to secure the lever fit a new green indicator clip now If the manual inflator does not operate properly the PFD must be replaced or sent to an accredited service agent for further
8. tic status indicators are visible Seoate0s09 Men V X Na OK 03 MAR 09 2009 JAN FEB MAR APR Fig 1 UML water sensing cartridge 4 2 For models using Halkey Roberts automatic inflator with transparent head and water sensing bobbin Fig 2 a Check green indicator is showing at base of the transparent head If indicator is showing red the water sensing bobbin has been activated and should be replaced b Remove water sensing bobbin by unscrewing transparent head anti clockwise The Halkey Roberts water sensing bobbin has a 4 year expiry and is printed with the date of manufacture Month Day and Year Calculate when bobbin replacement is due by adding 4 years onto date of manufacture Discard and replace bobbin if indicator at base of transparent head is red refer 5 2 a or the bobbin expiry date falls before the PFDs next service due date c Record the bobbin expiry replacement date on service inspection certificate d Rearm automatic firing mechanism by fitting the bobbin onto base of the inflator head white i oe ae inflator with transparenthead side facing away from head and reinstalling the transparent head screw clockwise by light hand force until tight Ensure thread is not obstructed and automatic status indicator at base of transparent head is green e TEE a E ees ame E MAX 2010 19 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 A V x gt 06 4 2010 JAN FEB MAR SB 1 S HR APR
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