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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual: Crewfit 150N Junior Lifejacket Service Bulletins and Amendments Register Date Description Date: August 2015 Page Issue No: 1 f 27...
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual: Crewfit 150N Junior Lifejacket Scope This manual covers primarily the servicing of the Crewfit 150N Junior Lifejacket. Index Section 1 Introduction Product Description Data Sheet General Features Donning Instructions Section 2 Service Station Guidelines On Receipt Inspection...
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual: Crewfit 150N Junior Lifejacket Section 1.4.1 General Features - Crewfit 150N Junior Product description Front and Back Front cover Burst tab Waist belt webbing QBZ Zip Adjuster buckle Release tab Crotch strap buckle and retainer webbing...
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual: Crewfit 150N Junior Lifejacket Section 1.5.1 Donning Instructions - Crewfit 150N Junior Don like a normal jacket 1 & 2 Fasten front buckle Adjust waist belt by pulling webbing backwards for a close secure fit Fasten crotch strap buckle and adjust straps by pulling webbing downwards for...
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 the outer cover are limited to that detailed in section 7.1.
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual: Crewfit 150N Junior 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.
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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. All repairs to stitching must be in accordance with this manual.
Crewsaver - Servicing Manual: Crewfit 150N Junior 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...
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual: Crewfit 150N Junior 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.
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual: Crewfit 150N Junior Lifejacket Section Fig 3.2 UML Prosensor Operating Heads AUTOMATIC Retaining Automatic Retaining CO cylinder screw capsule screw cover with end cover Indicators Pull cord and Cutter O-Ring 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.
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Section Cleaning Lifejackets 4.1.1 The current standard cover of the Crewfit 150N Junior 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.
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual: Crewfit 150N Junior 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. Inflation Chamber Inspection 5.2.1...
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Visually inspect all buckles used on the webbings for signs of damage or corrosion. Remedial Action: No repairs are allowed. In the case of damage being found, return the Lifejacket to Crewsaver. 5.8.1. Check all Markings and Labelling are clear and legible.
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Servicing Manual: Crewfit 150N Junior Lifejacket Section Lights (if fitted) 5.9.1 The Crewfit 150N Junior can be fitted with the Crewsaver CSL Water Activated Light. Visually inspect the light for signs of damage to: 5.9.1.1. The switch. 5.9.1.2. the cable.
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual: Crewfit 150N Junior 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).
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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.
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual: Crewfit 150N Junior 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.
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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.
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual: Crewfit 150N Junior Lifejacket Section Assembly 8.1.1 Ensure the whistle is positioned and tied in correctly. 8.1.2 Expel the air from the chamber by inverting the dust cap on the oral tube. Do not use vacuum pumps to deflate lifejackets.
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual: Crewfit 150N Junior Lifejacket Section Fig 8.2 UML Pro-sensor Operating Head AUTOMATIC Retaining Automatic Retaining CO cylinder screw capsule screw cover with end cover Indicators Pull cord and Cutter O-Ring toggle Take the automatic firing capsule and screw onto the operating mechanism in a clockwise direction.
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual: Crewfit 150N Junior Lifejacket Section Fig 8.3 Crewfit 150N Junior Packing Instructions Start with folding the right side of the Fold left side over twice. The operating head chamber in. should lie on top. Fold the left side of the chamber under lifting Bring the two sides of the cover together and becket.
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual: Crewfit 150N Junior Lifejacket Section Fig 8.4 Crewfit 150N Junior Packing Instructions Fold the chamber collar Bring the two sides of the Fold over the right side and cover back up so it cover together and and fold again so that is ready to be zipped up.
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual: Crewfit 150N Junior Lifejacket Section Parts List Part Description Product Code UM Pro-Sensor Standard Auto Head and Capsule UM Mk5i Auto Capsule, Black 10017 23gm CO Cylinder 12020 UM Auto Head Sealing ‘O’ Ring (Top and Bottom) 10373 UM Auto Head Cutter ‘O’...
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