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Crewsaver -
Servicing Manual : Crewfit 165 Sport Lifejacket
Date: November 2016
Issue No: 2
SERVICE MANUAL
CREWFIT 165N SPORT
LIFEJACKET
Survitec House, Lederle Lane, Gosport,
Hants. PO13 0FZ, England.
Tel: +44 (0) 1329 820000 Fax: +44 (0) 1329 236218
email: crewsaver@survitecgroup.com
Web: www.crewsaver.com
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  • Page 1 Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewfit 165 Sport Lifejacket SERVICE MANUAL CREWFIT 165N SPORT LIFEJACKET Survitec House, Lederle Lane, Gosport, Hants. PO13 0FZ, England. Tel: +44 (0) 1329 820000 Fax: +44 (0) 1329 236218 email: crewsaver@survitecgroup.com Web: www.crewsaver.com Date: November 2016...
  • Page 2 Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewfit 165 Sport Lifejacket Service Bulletins and Amendments Register Description Date Issue 1 Reference to Venturi Vacuum System added (sections 6.1.2, 8.1.2 and Parts List) Back pressure test added Nov. 2016 Date: November 2016 Page...
  • Page 3 Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewfit 165 Sport Lifejacket Scope This manual covers primarily the servicing of the Crewfit 165N Sport Lifejacket. Index Section 1 Introduction Product Description Data Sheet General Features Donning Instructions Section 2 Service Station Guidelines On Receipt Inspection...

  • Page 4: Product Description

    Username and Password to enable them to access the download section. Each manual carries an Issue Number and records of issue are logged by Crewsaver to ensure that the service network maintains correct and up to date servicing information. Emails will be sent regarding any new Issues.

  • Page 5: Data Sheet

    Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewfit 165 Sport Lifejacket Section Data Sheet Crewfit 165N Sport Lifejacket Features: 165N Chamber Buoyancy: 150N Buoyancy Category: Red, Blue or Navy Blue Cover Colour MCA (UK) Approved SOLAS Approved ISO Approved Cylinder size According to...
  • Page 6 Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewfit 165 Sport Lifejacket Section General Features - Crewfit 165 Sport Front and Back Waistbelt QBZ Zip Single crutchstrap (Not on jackets sold into Australia. Lifting becket Elastic tidy Mouth inflation tube and whistle. Chin support...
  • Page 7 Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewfit 165 Sport Lifejacket Section Donning Instructions - Crewfit 165 Sport Don like a normal jacket 1 & 2 Fasten front buckle Adjust waist belt by pulling side webbing backwards for a close secure fit Fasten crotch strap* buckle and adjust straps by pulling webbing downwards for a close secure fit.r...

  • Page 8: Service Stations

    2.2.7 Damaged areas shall only be marked using wax based crayon. Marks shall be with a small circle or cross. Ballpoint, rollerball or other forms of ink shall not be used. If in doubt refer to Crewsaver for guidance. 2.2.8 Repairs to welded components including the inflation chamber are expressly forbidden.

  • Page 9: General Care

    Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewfit 165 Sport Lifejacket Section General Care 2.3.1 The Lifejacket should be stowed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 2.3.1.1 Lifejackets should be stowed in a dry compartment. Avoid high humidity, such as a car boot.
  • Page 10 1 off FR steel cabinet (adhesive store) 1 off HD industrial sewing machine (e.g. Singer 96K, Juki, Durkopp etc.) N.B. In case of difficulty contact Crewsaver direct (Not sewing machines, cabinets or tables - these parts may be sourced locally.) Note: Prior consent to carry out any repairs must be pre-approved by Crewsaver.
  • Page 11 Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewfit 165 Sport Lifejacket Section Crewsaver CERTIFICATE NUMBER: LIFEJACKET SERVICING SCHEDULE W/O Number: TYPE CUSTOMER VESSEL LAST SERVICED BY DATE OF LAST SERVICE SERIAL NUMBER/S: COMMENTS COMMENTS CHAMBER INSPECTION INFLATION MECHANISM GENERAL CONDITION OPERATING MECHANISM...
  • Page 12 Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewfit 165 Sport Lifejacket Section 2 Lifejacket Servicing Tool Kit Lifejacket Servicing Tool Kit Cylinder Torque Strap Calibrated Socket Driver (Tighten Cylinder) UML Mk5i Auto Socket Calibrated Socket Driver Turned Socket (Remove & Replace Locking Nuts For UML &...
  • Page 13 Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewfit 165 Sport Lifejacket Section Unpacking 3.1.1 Open the velcro tab. To avoid damaging the lifejacket zip, pull apart the zip, and open the zip via the quick burst elements, holding the cover on either side.
  • Page 14 Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewfit 165 Sport Lifejacket Section Fig 3.2 UML Mk5 Operating Head H section Retaining Plunger Cutter ‘O’-Ring Top sealing Indicator ‘O’-Ring Clip CO Cylinder Indicator clip Automatic Manual inflation Capsule toggle Unscrew the Automatic firing capsule from the end of the operating head. This should only be done after the test detailed in Section 6 has been performed in order to test the old unit, or if the operating head has already been fired.
  • Page 15 Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewfit 165 Sport Lifejacket Section Fig 3.3 Halkey Roberts Manual Operating Head Operating lanyard 33gm CO cylinder Retaining clip Operating toggle Unscrew the CO cylinder from the operating head. Once the cylinder has been removed inspect the cylinder sealing washer .
  • Page 16 Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewfit 165 Sport Lifejacket Section Cleaning Lifejackets 4.1.1 The current standard cover of the Crewfit 165 Sport is made from a 300d polyester fabric with a polyurethane coating that can be cleaned with care. 4.1.2 For all types of cover, mud can be removed with clean water and can be cleaned with a stiff (not wire) brush when dry.

  • Page 17: Gas Cylinders

    Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewfit 165 Sport Lifejacket Section Outer Cover Inspection 5.1.1 Visually inspect the cover material for wear, abrasion, pulled threads, contamination, cuts and holes. 5.1.2 If necessary the cover may be washed. Refer to Section 4.
  • Page 18 Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewfit 165 Sport Lifejacket Section Mouth Inflation Valve 5.4.1 Visually inspect for damage. 5.4.2 Test in accordance with Section 6. Remedial Action: These items are not repairable. Refer to Section 9 for replacement part. Inflation System 5.5.1...
  • Page 19 5.6.1.1. Fraying 5.6.1.2. Pulled Threads 5.6.1.3. Broken Stitches Remedial Action: No repairs are allowed. In the case of damage being found, return the Lifejacket to Crewsaver. Buckles 5.7.1 Visually inspect all buckles used on the webbings for signs of damage or corrosion.
  • Page 20 Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewfit 165 Sport Lifejacket Section Inflation Chamber 6.1.1. Air Holding Test. 6.1.1.1 Connect through a suitable Tee piece and adaptor, the oral tube with the oral valve in the open position, to a graduated water manometer (or a similar digital device for measuring back pressure).
  • Page 21 6.3.2.4 If the mechanism fails to pass repeat test replace the complete unit. Refer to Section 9 for part Number of the replacement part. NOTE: all failures of this test must be reported to Crewsaver. Crewsaver may require the failed units to be returned. Please do not discard.

  • Page 22: Outer Cover

    Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewfit 165 Sport Lifejacket Section Outer Cover 7.1.1 No repairs are permitted to the outer cover. Inflation Chamber 7.2.1 No repairs are permitted to the inflator fabric or its assembly, due to the construction of this lifejacket.
  • Page 23 7.5.1.1 Remove and replace using the calibrated torque driver for Schrader valves set to 0.32 - 0.36 Nm. Refer to Section 9 for the Part No. of the replacement part. WARNING: Only fit replacement Schrader valves obtained from Crewsaver. 7.5.2 Operating Mechanism.
  • Page 24 Expel the air from the chamber by inverting the dust cap on the oral tube. Lifejackets may also be deflated using the Crewsaver Venturi Vacuum System. For the part number, refer to Section 9. 8.1.3 Assemble the Operating Mechanism to the inflator.
  • Page 25 Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewfit 165 Sport Lifejacket Section 8.1.3.2.10 Fit the gas cylinder to the firing mechanism by hand then check using the torque wrench and head adaptor from the tool kit (4Nm). The operating head is gripped in one hand and the cylinder tightened using the torque wrench with the cylinder tightening tool held in the other hand.
  • Page 26 Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewfit 165 Sport Lifejacket Section Fig 8.3 United Moulders Mk5 Operating Head Retaining H section Plunger Top sealing Cutter ‘O’-Ring Indicator ‘O’-Ring Clip CO Cylinder Indicator clip Automatic Manual inflation Capsule toggle Check that the Cutter ’O’-Ring in the end of the operating head has been correctly fitted, or replace if necessary.
  • Page 27 Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewfit 165 Sport Lifejacket Section Fig 8.4 Crewfit 165 Packing Instructions Start by folding the bottom left of chamber up over Start to close the zip. operating head then fold in half to make a concertina underneath the inflation mechanism.
  • Page 28 Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewfit 165 Sport Lifejacket Section Fig 8.4 Crewfit 165 Packing Instructions Fold the right side chin support diagonally Fold the bottom right of the chamber up over underneath itself. the oral tube. Fold inner edge over to the right ensuring lifting becket is Fold the outside edge over.

  • Page 29: Parts List

    Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewfit 165 Sport Lifejacket Section Parts List Part Description Product Code UM Mk5 Auto Head and Capsule 11044 UM Mk5i Auto Capsule, Black 10017 Halkey Roberts Manual Head 10550 33gm CO Cylinder 12040 UM Auto Head Sealing ‘O’ Ring (Top and Bottom) 10373 UM Auto Head Cutter ‘O’...

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