Inflation Options

Which inflation Option suits your needs?

Manual

Available on Crewfit 275N and 150N

All Crewsaver Air Only Lifejackets can be Manually inflated, by the pull of a lanyard. This option allows the wearer to swim without the Lifejacket being activated automatically. This can be useful if you expect to wade when launching or tending to craft in calm waters.

1. Pull a lanyard.
2. CO2 canister is fired.
3. Jacket inflates.
4. Delivers full buoyancy in approximately 5 seconds.
5. Can also be inflated orally.

Standard Automatic

Available on Crewfit 275N, 150N and Junior

This inflation option is available on most Crewsaver Air Only Lifejackets and provides an alternative to the Hammar Mechanism. Inflation occurs automatically when the paper retaining collar dissolves on contact with water.

1. Capsule fires within 5 seconds of entry into water.
2. Mechanism pierces canister, inflating Lifejackets.
3. Can also be inflated as manual version or orally.

Hammar Automatic

Available on Crewfit 275N, 150N and Freedom

The Hammar Inflator gives exellent protection from random activation caused by moisture, rain or wave splash. This is achieved by protecting the water sensitive element with a hydrostatic valve, which operates when submerged in over 10cmof water and, depending upon the Lifejacket style, held there for between 2 to 3 seconds.

1. Hammar works on water pressure, only operating when submerged in 10cm of salt or fresh water.
2. No accidentalk inflation, even in extreme conditions.
3. Cylinder is mounted on the inside of the Lifejacket inflation chamber.
4. Re-arming instructions and key provided with each Re-arming Pack.
5. Can also be inflated as manual version or orally.