Summary of Contents for Roaring Forties SMA2751
- Page 1 SMA2750 0 NERS MA NUAL SMA2751 1 ‐ MANU UAL INFL LATION MA2752 ‐ ‐ AUTO IN NFLATIO ON ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ROUTINE INSPECTIONS OF YOUR PFD ..................13 CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ................13 Roaring Forties Accessories ......................14 Cleaning and Storing of Your Inflatable PFD SMA2751 ............14 Cleaning and Storing of Your Inflatable PFD SMA2752 ............14 WARNINGS: ............................14... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Roaring Forties Lifejackets or Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) are essentially survival equipment and as such they should be properly stored, maintained & handled. This Equipment may not be suitable for all situation and the life of the wearer, apart from the physical condition of the wearer may well depend on the water condition, the condition of the PFD and it’s attachments. - Page 4 We also recommend that you routinely check your PFD as instructed below. If you are not confident, please send it to Roaring Forties authorised service agent to attend to your PFD. TO OPERATE SMA 2750 By jerking the pull toggle of the 60g carbon dioxide gas inflation system, the PFD will inflate.
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Page 5: A Common Characteristic
SOFTENING EFFECT OF THE BLADDER A common characteristic of carbon dioxide is that being an unstable gas, it will gradually permeate through the coated fabric of the bladder of all PFDS over an extended period. Thus a softening effect of the bladder can be observed over time. -
Page 6: Visual Inspection Checklist Prior Usage
For both models check whether the green indicator clips are intact --- not missing or broken (See Figure1 for SMA2751 & Figure 5 & 6 for SMA2752).If missing or broken, replace them. For the SMA2752, ensure that the green auto firing indicator is not missing. If missing, it may suggest that the unit has been fired. - Page 7 Figure 1 Figur re 2 Figure 3 Dust ca p in the ust cap in t stowed position deflate posit tion Figure 4 OM2750.doc...
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Page 9: Donning Instructions
Donning Instructions It is important that your PFD is properly adjusted to fit you. An incorrect fit or improper fastening of the belt or attachments may impede its performance. The waist belt fastening system is sewn on and it utilises a quick release buckle for fastening and has an adjustable mechanism to fit an average person properly. -
Page 10: Ways To Inflate Your Pfd
To test, you need to inflate your PFD and there are basically 2 ways you can inflate if your PFD has a manual inflation system ( SMA2751) and 3 ways for the Automatic backup inflation system(SMA 2750). Described below are the three ways to inflate your PFD. -
Page 11: Deflating The Inflatable Pfd
- Once the automatic cartridge is immersed in water, your PFD will inflate between 5 to 10 seconds. - Relax and your PFD will float safely as described above. Test using Oral Inflation - Remove the CO2 cylinder & also the automatic cartridge if your PFD is SMA 2752 model. - Put on your inflatable PFD and ensure that it fits you properly &... -
Page 12: Re-Arming Your Pfd After Manual Inflation -Sma2751
- Unscrew the used CO2 cylinder and discard it - Unscrew and remove the auto cartridge (Fig. 6). - Using Roaring Forties kit (KIT400-60), install a new auto cartridge with the green indicator at base and gently hand tighten to the inflator. - Page 13 CHECK AGAIN THAT YOUR PFD IS PROPERLY RE-ARMED BEFORE YOU REPACK. Completely deflate the inflation bladder of any air or gas. Force excess air out through the inflation tube (Fig. 5). Do not wring bladder. Put the inflation tube cap back in the stowed position (Fig. 5). The following are the steps to repack your PFD:- Spread the PFD as flat as possible.
- Page 14 Fold the collar portion of the bladder by one Fold the collar portion underneath by third in a concertina style from the base of the another third collar out Fold the collar portion over another third Fold the collar retaining webbing inside the valise ensure it is place in the centre of the jacket.
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Page 15: Routine Inspections Of Your Pfd
Inflate your PFD orally until it is firm and leave it overnight. If your PFD does not hold its firmness the next day, it means a leakage is present. You should replace your PFD or take it to a Roaring Forties service station for evaluation and/or servicing. -
Page 16: Roaring Forties Accessories
Dry your PFD using a plastic coat hanger. After drying, remember to re-reinstalled the CO2 cylinder to the inflator. See Re-arming your PFD After Manual Inflation (SMA2751). Your Inflatable PFD should be stored in a warm, well ventilated & dry place & out of direct sunlight.
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