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Testing your Deckvest CENTO
You should always test the inflation of your lifejacket to ensure you are fully aware of how
it functions.
This can be done with the Oral, Manual or Automatic inflators.
If planning to test the lifejacket with the Oral inflator you will not need any spare parts
or rearming kits as long as you remove the CO
entering the water.
If you are a weak swimmer it is strongly recommended to use an automatic lifejacket or
an inherently buoyant device.
1. Put on the Deckvest CENTO and adjust to fit.
2. Stand in shallow water or swimming pool, just deep enough for your head to be
above the surface.
3. Inflation:
Automatic: lifejacket should fully inflate within five seconds of water
contacting the firing head.
Manual: lifejacket can be activated by a sharp pull on the inflation handle.
Oral inflation: Ensure that cylinder and firing head have been removed before
entering the water. Open the lifejacket cover from the zip breakout point, locate
the oral inflator, remove cap and blow through tube.
4. After testing completely deflate the lifejacket using the oral inflator.
5. Let the Deckvest dry thoroughly. Do not expose to direct heat.
REMEMBER: RE-ARM AND RE-PACK THE LIFEJACKET IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THESE INSTRUCTIONS - See video at www.spinlock.co.uk
WE RECOMMEND THAT THE AUTOMATIC CAPSULE (PART NO. DW-RAK/100) IS
REPLACED ANNUALLY. ALSO UNSCREW AND INSPECT THE THREADED END OF
THE CO2 CYLINDER TO CONFIRM IT IS UNUSED.
WARNING:
Check the status of the gas cylinder before each use. Ensure the cylinder is not
pierced and is screwed in tight. Failure to do this may result in the PFD failing to
inflate correctly.
cylinder and automatic capsule before
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