Lifejacket Care and Maintenance

Never try to repair a Lifejacket yourself. You could cause more damage and render the Lifejacket irreparable or affect the warranty. Always return the Lifejacket to Crewsaver for repairs or servicing.

Check your Lifejacket for signs of wear or abrasion every time you put it on. See that the belts are securely attached. Check the straps, webbing and stitching for signs of damage. If any damage is found, do not use your Lifejacket. Return your Lifejacket to Crewsaver for examination and repair quote.

Models fitted with Standard Automatic heads & Manual Inflation models

1. On an Automatic model, examine the automatic capsule as detailed in the Automatic Lifejacket Checking Section| and check that it is still operative and not clogged with dirt.

2. Remove the CO2 cylinder and check that the seal is not pierced and that it has not been accidentally fired. Examine for signs of corrosion.

3. Check the air holding properties of the Lifejacket by inflating orally and leaving overnight. If air loss does occur, return the Lifejacket to Crewsaver for inspection.

4. Examine the firing head and test its operation as detailed in Automatic Lifejacket Checking Section| or the Manual Lifejacket Checking Section|.

PLEASE NOTE: The CO2 cylinder and Automatic capsule must be removed first

5. Replace CO2 cylinder and automatic capsule and ensure that the oral inflation cap is correctly fastened.

Models fitted with Hammar Hydrostatic inflation devices

1. Carry out the checks detailed in the Hammar Lifejacket Checking section|

2. Check the presence of the CO2 cylinder by feeling the inflation chamber above the inflation device and ensure the cylinder is firmly tightened to the firing head.

3. Check the air holding properties of the Lifejacket by inflating orally and leaving overnight. If air loss does occur, return the Lifejacket to Crewsaver for inspection (see Servicing|).

REMEMBER: Your Lifejacket is an important piece of safety equipment. Failure to comply with these instructions could impair the performance of the Lifejacket or invalidate your warranty.

YOU MUST SERVICE YOUR LIFEJACKET ANNUALLY