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North Water Rapid Survival System W User Manual

Emergency floatation for moving water self rescue

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Emergency Floatation for
Moving Water Self Rescue
Version 10.04

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Summary of Contents for North Water Rapid Survival System W

  • Page 1 Emergency Floatation for Moving Water Self Rescue Version 10.04...
  • Page 2 Part 11: Cleaning and Maintenance ...................... 11 Cleaning ..............................11 Storage............................... 11 Part 12: Register your RSS ........................... 11 Part 13: Spare Parts and Further Information ..................11 Re-Arm Kit ..............................11 North Water Holdings Ltd. Copyright 2019 Phone: 604-264-0827, Email: northwater@northwater.com...
  • Page 3 The North Water Rapid Survival System Model W (RSS) is a self-rescue aid for Rescue Professionals for use in high risk moving water environments. The RSS is designed to provide substantial emergency floatation in scenarios including body entrapment, large volume, fast, or highly aerated water, long swims or when caught in recirculating hydraulic features.
  • Page 4 Manual Inflation Housings Inset Detail: 2 x CO Cylinders Inflation Toggle Manual Inflator Housings Inflation/Deflation Tube 2 X Manual Inflation Levers (concealed) 2 x Green Service Indicator Clips Spacer Bar North Water Holdings Ltd. Copyright 2019 Phone: 604-264-0827, Email: northwater@northwater.com...
  • Page 5 Attachment G. Turn the unit over to ensure H. Fold each edge under the the top edge of the fabric is Cylinders. aligned with the Manual Inflation Housing. North Water Holdings Ltd. Copyright 2019 Phone: 604-264-0827, Email: northwater@northwater.com...
  • Page 6 E. Secure the Inflation Toggle along the F. Ensure that the 2” D-ring Lanyard hook and loop strip on top of the RSS Pouch. Attachment comes out of the opposite side opening of the pouch. North Water Holdings Ltd. Copyright 2019 Phone: 604-264-0827, Email: northwater@northwater.com...
  • Page 7 Tail and its D-ring uses the same chest harness, ensure the tethers don’t cross load or wrap around each other or the float may not release properly when the chest harness is released. North Water Holdings Ltd. Copyright 2019 Phone: 604-264-0827, Email: northwater@northwater.com...
  • Page 8 Video North Water EDS Belt System: https://youtu.be/5ESbFuMXE9M The RSS Pouch can be attached to a North Water PRO Rescue PFD outfitted with the Quick Draw Deployment Straps, the North Water EDS Belt, the North Water Double Draw Belt or the North Water Quick Draw Belt.
  • Page 9 If the Rescue Float has lost any volume, wash the Rescue Float and its components in a 10% solution of fresh water and dish soap. Inspect carefully for bubbling indicating the location of a leak. North Water Holdings Ltd. Copyright 2019 Phone: 604-264-0827, Email: northwater@northwater.com...
  • Page 10 If a leak is found, contact North Water customer service for instructions. If you have any reason to believe the integrity of the Rescue Float or any of its components have been compromised, retire the unit from use. Log each inspection in the RSS Inspection Table which can be found on the Rescue Float.
  • Page 11 Go to the North Water website to register your product for warranty documentation, future product development, and evolutions as well as reminders about service.