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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewsaver Crewfit 190N Lifejacket Service Bulletins and Amendments Register Description Date Issue 2 Section 5.1 - new requirement to inspect stitching. February 2011 Section outlining the scope of the Manual added Issue 3 on Index page.
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewsaver Crewfit 190N Lifejacket Scope This manual covers the servicing of the Crewfit 190N lifejacket without any current derivatives. Index Section 1 Introduction Product Description Data Sheet General Features Donning Instructions Section 2 Service Station Guidelines...
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1.2.7 The outer cover is made from a hard wearing material. The colour of the outer cover of the standard Crewfit 190N is normally red or black. The zipped version is available in black only and the Junior version in red only.
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewsaver Crewfit 190N Lifejacket Section 1.3.1 Data Sheet Crewfit 190N Lifejackets Features: 190N Chamber Buoyancy: 150N Buoyancy Category: Red or Black (Zipped version Black only) Cover Colour MCA (UK) Approved SOLAS Approved CE Approved Cylinder size...
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewsaver Crewfit 190N Lifejacket Section 1.4.1 General Features - Crewfit 190 Non Harness Hanging loop Neoprene neck PU Coated Nylon 400d protector Information label Crewsaver Badge Padded Lifejacket chassis Waist belt tidies 40mm Black READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USE!
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewsaver Crewfit 190N Lifejacket Section 1.4.2 General Features - Crewfit 190 Harness Hanging loop Neoprene neck PU Coated Nylon 400d protector Information label Crewsaver Badge Padded Lifejacket chassis Waist belt tidies 50mm Black READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USE! Nylon belt Stainless steel linesman’s...
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewsaver Crewfit 190N Lifejacket Section 1.4.3 General Features - Crewfit 190 Non Harness with Zip Hanging loop Neoprene neck PU Coated Nylon 400d protector Information label Crewsaver Badge YKK QBR nylon zip Padded Lifejacket chassis...
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewsaver Crewfit 190N Lifejacket Section 1.4.4 General Features - Crewfit 190 Harness with Zip Hanging loop Neoprene neck PU Coated Nylon 400d protector Information label Crewsaver Badge YKK QBR nylon zip Padded Lifejacket chassis Zip break point...
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewsaver Crewfit 190N Lifejacket Section 1.4.5.1 General Features - Crewfit 190 Inflation Chamber Heavy Duty 1000D Binding Retro Reflective Tape 210mm Cover Collar Cylinder and firing head underneath bladder Oral Tube and Whistle Retro Reflective...
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewsaver Crewfit 190N Lifejacket Section 1.4.6 General Features - Crewfit 190 Junior and Harness version Neoprene neck PU coated nylon 400d Protector Crewsaver badge Waist belt tidies 40mm black Nylon belt High strength plastic Buckle...
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewsaver Crewfit 190N Lifejacket Section 1.4.7 General Features - Crewfit 190 Junior Inflation Chamber Heavy Duty 1000D Binding Retro Reflective Tape 210mm Cover Collar Cylinder and firing head underneath bladder Oral Tube and Whistle Retro Reflective...
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewsaver Crewfit 190N Lifejacket Section Donning Instructions - Crewfit 190 All Adult Models DONNING YOUR CREWFIT 190N LIFEJACKET ADJUSTING AND FITTING YOUR LIFEJACKET Page Date: March 2014 of 46 Issue No: 5...
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2.2.7 Damaged areas shall be marked using wax based crayon only. Marks shall be made 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.
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewsaver Crewfit 190N 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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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). Lifejacket Service Record Sheet 2.5.1.
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewsaver Crewfit 190N Lifejacket Section 2 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...
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewsaver Crewfit 190N Lifejacket Section Unpacking 3.1.1 Starting at the inflation mechanism side of the outer cover, unpeel the velcro or pull the zips apart (zipped version only), exposing the operating head and cylinder. Care should be taken not to snag the firing line.
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewsaver Crewfit 190N Lifejacket Section Fig 3.4 Halkey Roberts Operating Head Fig. 3.4.1 Fig. 3.4.2 Unscrew the 38 gm cylinder (23 gm for Junior version) from the Unscrew the valve retaining nut from the top of the manual firing head.
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewsaver Crewfit 190N Lifejacket Section Fig 3.5 United Moulders Mk5 Operating Head Fig. 3.5.1 Fig. 3.5.2 Unscrew the Automatic firing capsule from the end of the Unscrew the 38 gram cylinder (23 gram for Junior versions) operating head.
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Cleaning Lifejackets 4.1.1 The current standard cover of the Crewfit 190N is made from a 400d nylon fabric with a polyurethane coating that can be cleaned with care. In the event that contamination is such that the materials are inherently damaged refer to section 7.
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Check the stitching between the outer cover and the base around the neoprene neck panel. Check for any tearing or laddering of the neoprene material. If a problem is found the jacket should be returned to Crewsaver for a possible repair.
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewsaver Crewfit 190N 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...
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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.
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewsaver Crewfit 190N Lifejacket Section 5.9.4 Some models are fitted with the Crewsaver CSL Water Activated Light. Visually inspect the light for signs of damage to: 5.9.4.1. The switch. 5.9.4.2. the cable. 5.9.4.3. the lens and its mounting or housing.
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewsaver Crewfit 190N 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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6.3.1.4 If the mechanism fails to pass this 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 : Crewsaver Crewfit 190N 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 Schraeder valves set to 0.32 - 0.36 Nm. Refer to Section 9 for the Part No. of the replacement part. WARNING: Only fit replacement Schraeder valves obtained from Crewsaver. 7.5.2 Operating Mechanism.
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Crewsaver servicing tools. Note: Retaining nut must be tightened to between 2.5 and 2.7 Nm. Warning: Care must be taken not to ‘cross thread’ the connection. 8.1.4 To re-pack the lifejacket see Fig 8.4 (Standard Crewfit 190N) Fig 8.5 (Zipped version) Fig 8.6 (Plus version Hood) Fig 8.7 (Junior) 8.1.5 Expel additional excess air, during the packing operation, from within the inflator by again inverting the cap on the oral tube and inserting it into the oral valve.
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewsaver Crewfit 190N Lifejacket Section Fig 8.2 Halkey Roberts Operating Head Fig. 8.2.1 Following the inspection and testing procedures for Halkey Roberts Manual operating heads as detailed in Section 5 and 6. Fit the retaining clip or pin. Both the green retaining u-shaped clip and the green retaining pin, perform the same job, either may be fitted.
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The capsule should be screwed tight to the end. Make a note of the batch number and manufacture date on to the service record sheet. Do not attempt to fit the navy blue capsule used with the Crewsaver Mk5 operating head. Fig. 8.3.3 With the firing capsule fitted, fit the retaining clip.
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewsaver Crewfit 190N Lifejacket Section 8 Fig 8.3 United Moulders Mk5 Operating Head Fig. 8.3.5 Check the bottom O-ring seal is in place. Before fitting the operating head onto the manifold, check that the schraeder valve is fitted. If fitting a new schraeder valve use a calibrated torque driver set to 0.32 - 0.36 Nm.
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewsaver Crewfit 190N Lifejacket Section Fig 8.4 Repacking the Crewfit 190N Lifejacket Ensure that the Lifejacket is completely dry before repacking. Page Date: March 2014 of 46 Issue No: 5...
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewsaver Crewfit 190N Lifejacket Section Fig 8.6 Repacking the Crewfit 190N PLUS Hood The Crewfit 190N hood is fitted permanently to the Lifejacket on the Plus models only. Page Date: March 2014 of 46 Issue No: 5...
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewsaver Crewfit 190N Lifejacket Section Fig 8.7 Repacking the Crewfit 190N Junior Lifejacket Ensure that your Lifejacket is completely dry before packing. Page Date: March 2014 of 46 Issue No: 5...
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Crewsaver - Servicing Manual : Crewsaver Crewfit 190N Lifejacket Section Parts List Product Description Part Number 38 gram CO Cylinder 10034 23 gram CO Cylinder 10479 Halkey Roberts Manual Head 10550 Manual Head Retaining Clip 10210 Manual Head Bottom Sealing Gasket...
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