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357634-Lifesling2Manual_v2.qxd
Instruction Manual
Important! Read this manual before installing the Lifesling2;
practical knowledge of the system's use is essential before
an emergency requires its use. Repack the Lifesling2 to be
Read This Manual Carefully!
a person overboard (POB) can be very difficult
2/21/03
assured of proper deployment.
Someone's life may depend on it. Retrieval of
especially in rough or cold water.
11:10 AM
Page 1
The keys to effective rescues with
the Lifesling System are:
• Follow and PRACTICE the
recommended Lifesling rescue
techniques as written in this manual
• Before each trip, familiarize crew
on how to use the Lifesling2
• At least two crew persons
should be familiar with boat
handling, basic seamanship
and emergency procedures
• Stay close to the person in the water
• Do not lose sight of the person in
the water
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Summary of Contents for West Marine Lifesling2
- Page 1 Instruction Manual Important! Read this manual before installing the Lifesling2; practical knowledge of the system’s use is essential before an emergency requires its use. Repack the Lifesling2 to be assured of proper deployment. The keys to effective rescues with the Lifesling System are: •...
- Page 2 POB as possible. Option 1: IMMEDIATELY circle the POB while deploying the Lifesling2 astern of the vessel as if picking up a water skier. (fig.1) The Lifesling2 will trail behind the boat at the end (fig.1) of the floating retrieval line.
- Page 3 Lifesling2 or the loop that is tied three feet from the webbing loops. Determine the proper lifting If victim is unable to help...
- Page 4 Lifesling2, lead the other end through a lead block and to the winch, and hoist up. The retrieval time will be reduced. But try it out having the weakest person lift the heaviest person.
- Page 5 Injuries can result in the up-and-down motion of a stern swim platform. The Lifesling2 is designed to lift the POB on board in rough conditions with the use of a variety of lifting devices which must be supplied by the user.
- Page 6 If there is a need to undo the retrieval line loop that runs through the webbing loops of your Lifesling2, whether to adjust the size of the loop, or to repair the Lifesling2, be sure to permanently seize the bowline with stout thread...
- Page 7 Hoisting Tackle Instructions Draw-string Carabiner Bottom block (red) The Lifesling2 is designed to lift the POB on board in rough Nylon snap conditions with the use of a variety of lifting devices which must be supplied by the user. Top block (blue) 65' of 5/16"...
- Page 8 WEST MARINE shall be the repair or replacement of LIFESLING2, and under no circumstances shall WEST MARINE, its agents, or successors, be liable for any direct, consequential or other damages arising out of any claimed defect in the device or the method of its use.
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