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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 3 Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual This publication is issued as the owner's manual for the Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module, part number S-4134-1. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2018 by Switlik Parachute Company, Inc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual Table of Contents Chapter Page WARNINGS Description Mounting Instructions Operating Instructions Operating Limitations Care & Servicing Instructions Cleaning Servicing Identification Label Cleaning-Detailed Servicing-Detailed Unpacking the MOM Inspection Preparing to Fold Folding the Underarm Flotation Device...

  • Page 5: Warnings

    Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual WARNINGS WARNING! Read these instructions fully before use. Failure to do so may result in injury or death. WARNING! This device must be used in accordance with the instructions in this manual for maximum performance.

  • Page 6: Description

    8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual Description The Switlik Survival Product’s MOM 8-S Man Overboard Module is designed to rescue a man overboard victim. The device consists of an underarm flotation unit, a sea anchor and a lighted pylon. The flotation unit provides buoyancy to the victim and also acts as a lifting sling to pull the victim back onto the boat.
  • Page 7 Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 8: Mounting Instructions

    Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual Mounting Instructions The MOM 8-S must be installed vertically, outside the toerail, in a location free of obstructions or possible entanglements. It is critical to the operation of the MOM that there be a clear path between the bottom of the valise and the water to allow the inflatable devices to fall freely without becoming entangled.
  • Page 9 Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual This mounting will work with either a rail or a lifeline. Even an angled stanchion will work.
  • Page 10 Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual If this location is not available, the unit may be mounted on parallel rails. The lower rail attachment can be made with either the lacing flap or the lacing flap cord, depending on the distance between the two rails.
  • Page 11 Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual Secure the laces with a square knot.

  • Page 12: Operating Instructions

    Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual Operating Instructions Explain the MOM to everyone who comes aboard. In the event of a man overboard emergency, every member of the crew must be prepared to act immediately. Although the MOM provides the fastest way to get rescue equipment into the water, actual rescue requires additional action by captain and crew.
  • Page 13 Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual Refer to previous diagram: 1. MAN OVERBOARD! Deploy the MOM 8-S. As quickly as possible, deploy the 8-S by lifting the red flap and pulling the inflation tab straight up with a sharp jerk.
  • Page 14 Then, roll up the devices to squeeze all the CO out. Reverse the dust cap on the oral inflation tube again to prevent air from coming back in. The Switlik Survival Products MOM 8-S Man Overboard Module can be serviced and repacked by the user.

  • Page 15: Operating Limitations

    Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual Operating Limitations PRESSURE:  Underarm Flotation Device 2 psi  Pylon 4 psi TEMPERATURE: The MOM 8-S is designed to operate between a temperature range of 32º F and 140º F.

  • Page 16: Care & Servicing Instructions

    SERVICING: The Switlik Survival Products MOM 8-S Man Overboard Module can be serviced by the user. However, only authorized parts may be used to service this device. See the parts section for available parts.

  • Page 17: Cleaning-Detailed

    Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual CLEANING - detailed 1. With the MOM 8-S inflated, wash with fresh water. A mild soap may also be used. a. Wash the underarm flotation device, the pylon, the sea anchor and tethers.
  • Page 18 Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual 2. Note the location of the various components. The pylon is to the left, or back-side of the valise. The underarm flotation device is to the right, or the front-side of the valise.
  • Page 19 Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual 4. Remove the breakaway arms from the inflators. These are located at the end of the inflation lanyard. Simply pull the lanyard away from the inflator and the breakaway arm will pop off.

  • Page 20: Inspection

    Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual INSPECTION 1. Lay out the components of the MOM 8-S on a flat, clean surface. 2. Inspect the underarm flotation device. a. If not previously removed, remove the CO cylinder from the underarm flotation device.
  • Page 21 Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 22 CAUTION: Failure to use only genuine Switlik Survival Products replacement parts could prevent the MOM unit from functioning properly. 3) If the air check is leaking, replace it. Use Switlik P/N S-567, only. All air checks are not the same. Some open at different pressures.
  • Page 23 3) If the light does not function or the expiration date has been reached, replace the light and battery assembly with Switlik P/N 800041-2. This kit includes the light and battery, as well as seven mini cable ties which are used to secure the battery wire to the pylon.
  • Page 24 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual 4) If the pylon needs to be replaced, order Switlik P/N 810042. Cut the heat shrink tubing covering the bowline knot securing the pylon tether to the underarm flotation device. Untie the knot. Tie the new tether to the underarm flotation device after folding is completed.
  • Page 25 Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual e. Check the stitching around the wire hoop and on the main sea anchor panel. Repair as necessary or replace sea anchor. f. Check that the bridle is secured to the sea anchor with figure 8 and overhand knots.
  • Page 26 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual g. If the sea anchor needs to be replaced, order Switlik P/N 811046. Cut the heat shrink tubing covering the bowline knot securing the sea anchor tether to the underarm flotation device. Untie the knot. Tie the new tether to the underarm flotation device after folding is completed.
  • Page 27 Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual b. Check lacing cord on back of valise. If missing or frayed, replace.
  • Page 28 Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual c. Check the valise zipper. If the zipper thong is missing or frayed, replace. If the slider is broken or zipper teeth are missing, replace the valise. d. Check the valise liner. The liner can be removed using the two snaps. If damaged, replace.
  • Page 29 Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual 2) To replace the lanyard, loosen the knot enough so that the pull tab can pass through. 3) Once the pull tab is through, separate the breakaway arms from the pull tab.

  • Page 30: Preparing To Fold

    Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual PREPARING TO FOLD 1. Remove trapped air from the device. a. Invert the black, dust cap on the oral tube, pressing it back into the end of the tube to deflate.
  • Page 31 Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual c. When all the air has been expelled, pull out the dust cap to close the oral valve. Turn it back over and cap off the oral tube with it. WARNING: FAILURE TO CLOSE THE ORAL VALVE WILL PREVENT THE UNDERARM FLOTATION DEVICE FROM HOLDING THE CO CHARGE.

  • Page 32: Folding The Underarm Flotation Device

    Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual FOLDING THE UNDERARM FLOTATION DEVICE 1. Lay out the device on a clean, flat surface. The side with the red oral tube should be facing up. While holding the end with the oral tube, fold the flotation device over at the edge of the ID patch as shown.
  • Page 33 Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual Turn the Flotation device over.
  • Page 34 Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual 4. Take the end of the device, top layer only, and fold it back to the edge of the previous fold.
  • Page 35 Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual Connect the buckle. Bring the end you just folded back over to the other end. Note that the lifting straps are laying between the snaps. The lifting rings should stick out just past the snaps.
  • Page 36 Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual Close the snaps. The last fold should lay approximately in the middle of the device. The fold should almost match up to the fold on the bottom.
  • Page 37 Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual Fold the device over at this point. The inflator and cylinder should now be on top. If not, flip the device over.
  • Page 38 Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual Flip the device over and start rolling up the side away from the inflator.
  • Page 39 Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual When finished, secure the roll with the hook & pile fastener. Folding of underarm flotation device complete.

  • Page 40: Folding The Pylon

    Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual FOLDING THE PYLON 1. Lay out the pylon on a clean, flat surface. The side with the red oral tube should be facing up. Starting at the top, fold the light down approximately 8”.
  • Page 41 Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual 4. Make an ‘S’ fold, also called an ‘accordian’ fold, using the previous folds as a guide for the width of the fold. 5. Make another ‘S’ fold. The folds should end up over the oral inflation tube.
  • Page 42 Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual 6. Grab the ballast bag and move it to the other side of the pylon, over the top of the previous folds. 7. Move the ballast bag back onto the previously folded portion of the pylon.
  • Page 43 Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual 8. Fold the remaining portion of the pylon, with the light battery and the inflator, over the top of the ballast bag. 9. Make sure the slider switch on the light battery is set to the ‘AUTO’...

  • Page 44: Folding The Sea Anchor

    Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual FOLDING THE SEA ANCHOR 1. Lay the sea anchor out flat. 2. Take the ring that forms the mouth of the sea anchor and twist it into a figure ‘8’.
  • Page 45 Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual 3. Fold one half of the figure ‘8’ over on itself. 4. Coil excess sea anchor line on top of sea anchor. Sea anchor folding complete.

  • Page 46: Packing The Mom Tm 8-S

    Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual PACKING THE MOM 1. Open the valise and move the zipper slider from the top of the valise to the bottom of the valise. 2. Join the zipper together at the base of the valise. It joins the same way as a zipper on a jacket.
  • Page 47 Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual 3. Before placing the components in the valise, ensure that all tethers are attached with bowline knots and secured with heat shrink tubing. Follow the steps below to tie a bowline knot:...
  • Page 48 Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual 4. Place the components of the MOM 8-S into the valise as shown below. 5. The inflators on the underarm flotation device and the pylon must be towards the top of the valise, with the inflator cylinder ports facing the bottom of the valise.
  • Page 49 Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual b. The slot in the breakaway arm goes over the pin in the inflator. c. While holding the breakaway arm against the force of the spring, rotate the arm about the pin until the arm lies fully encased within the inflator as shown.
  • Page 50 Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual 9. At the top of the valise, make sure to pull the zipper slider completely to the end. The slider must separate from one side of the zipper for the zipper to open during inflation of the unit.
  • Page 51 Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual 10. Snap the top cover closed. On newer cases, snap the buckle closed. Make sure the inflation lanyard pull tab is tucked underneath the cover. Packing complete. 11. Place new “next service” label, P/N S-4168-6, over the old label. If the old label was removed, place the new label in the same location.
  • Page 52 Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual 12. Check your MOM8-S device often. Especially before going out on your vessel. Make sure the zipper is not spreading apart by pulling back the zipper cover and looking under the top cover flap, as shown below.

  • Page 53: Storage

    Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual Storage Proper storage of your MOM 8-S is very important. The better the care it receives, the longer it should last you. When not in use, we recommend that you store the device in a climate controlled environment and not leave it outside.

  • Page 54: Replacement Parts

    Switlik Survival Product’s 8-S Man Overboard Module Owner’s Manual Replacement Parts S-4167-1 8-S Rearm Kit - items in kit- S-566 Upper Inflator Gasket S-569 Lower Inflator Gasket S-1796 Seat Seal Gasket S-1780 33 gram Cylinder S-4168-6 Inspection/Next Service Sticker 840033...

  • Page 55: Servicing Record

    Servicing Record DATE TYPE OF SERVICE (REPACK/REPAIR)
  • Page 56 Switlik Parachute Company 1325 E. State Street Trenton, NJ 08607 (609) 587-3300 (609) 586-6647 FAX www.switlik.com P/N S-4179-1 (rev D, 8/18)

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