Visually check the suit inside and outside for damages, damages as punctures, tears, ripped neoprene – if found please return this for service to your local WSS service station at your nearest opportunity Check the watertight metal zipper for damage.
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On board pressure test Introduction This device is used for air tightness / pressure testing & inspection for immersion suit to check for leakages. Product structure as follow: Plastic box Stable and pressing boards Charging hose & ball valve assembly 0 ~ 4KPa pressure gauge assembly Repair kit 1pc glue...
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Soapy water test method Zip the suit fully and put it on clean and flat surface / table with its face upwards. Ensure the flat surface is clear of any debris and sharp objects as they will damage the suit Insert the stable board into the head and make sure the quick connector and threaded port are free to access from the face.
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Open the ball valve slowly and watch the pressure gauge, raise pressure slowly and close the ball valve when the pressure approaches 1.0 to 1.4 Kpa, then keep the pressure stable. Cover each seams or closures of the suit with soapy water, if leaks are revealed by the formation of the soap air bubbles, the leak areas should be marked for repairing.
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Repair It is recommended that the suit be sent for inspection to your local WSS service station for checking if the suit has been repaired on board. The repair kit is supplied with the portable test kit so that suit can be made functional and can be used in case of emergency. In order to be sure that the suit retains its functional performance after on board emergency repair, please get the suit inspected by your local WSS service station.
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Switch light on and off and check the validity of the light. If the light is expired change it to a new one. Check that the whistle is in place and working properly. If the suit is dirty, wash it according to the wash mark, avoid dry cleaning or chemicals for cleaning the suit as the lining may come off if using the wrong solvents for cleaning, dry it naturally but not in heavy sunshine or in the proximity of heaters or UV supplying machines.
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Emergency light fitting Emergency light product number 777423. Confirm the right product. Test the light is functioning properly by switching it on and then switching it off after 10 seconds. Press the manual test button both for switching ON and OFF the light. Insert the securing clip of the emergency light into the emergency light securing webbing / loop located on the left side chest on the immersion suit.
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Donning Time is a valuable asset in emergency cases, we recommend practicing the donning of suits regularly for all crewmembers. To avoid damage of suits during training, we recommend having dedicated training suits on board. Step in the suit with legs Don lower body part.
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Wilhelmsen Ships Service Postal address Visiting address P.O. Box 33 Strandveien 20 N-1324 Lysaker N-1366 Lysaker Norway Norway T (+47) 67584550 F (+47) 67584570 E wss.info@wilhelmsen.com wilhelmsen.com/shipsservice Part of Wilhelmsen Maritime Services, a Wilh. Wilhelmsen group company OPTIMISING PERFORMANCE...
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