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- Page 1 Approved Lifejacket Service Manual for Deckvest Vito with Hammar Inflator ® DECKVEST VITO Issue Number: 4 ISSUED: SEPTEMBER 2024 1W070A_4 www.spinlock.co.uk...
- Page 2 Issue 3 - Added zip slider replacement for 2022 dated models. P.23 - Updated MOB1 fitting instructions. P.9 Issue 4 - Added note about recycling components. P.14...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Components for the Hammar automatic firing head ® Rearming Hammar Deckvests ® Deckvest Components Cleaning Bladders Sprayhood Zip slider replacement Pylon Light and Lume-On Repacking Harness Release System Fitting Guide Personal notes If you need any assistance with servicing please contact: service@spinlock.co.uk... -
Page 4: Important Legal Notes
(including professional costs) incurred by Spinlock directly or indirectly as a result of or in connection with any failure by it or any of its employees or agents to comply with this Service Manual and the relevant service training. -
Page 5: Service Station Requirements
National body or have the relevant experience. Trained and qualified staff must be available to undertake training from a Spinlock representative. Commit to give full contact details to Spinlock and ensure that they are registered in the service area of www.spinlock.co.uk/service Commit to checking Spinlock site for latest information once every 6 months and be available for auditing at Spinlock’s request. -
Page 6: Product Introduction
Product Introduction Always open the deckvest by the yellow break out section on the zip. Inf lat e d : Sprayhood Pylon Light Lifting Loop Oral Tube Hammar Firing Unit... - Page 7 An introduction to the Hammar Lifejacket inflator ® One of the principal problems with automatic inflatable lifejackets is sudden, unexpected inflation when it is not required. This could, in turn, result in being trapped onboard or compromise the ability to handle a boat. Furthermore, it might mean that a lifejacket is not available when it is really needed.
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Page 8: Harness And Cover
Seperate the zip and run the slider back to the start on the opposite side. If there is damage to the teeth of the zip then the cover will need to be replaced (contact Spinlock). If the zip puller is damaged or missing, this can be replaced see page 22. -
Page 9: Quick Burst Zip Information
2: Quick Burst Zip Information Stage 1 In order to open the Deckvest take the yellow part of the zip and pull apart. Then split the zip apart all the way around the Deckvest until you reach the opposite end. Once you have reached the opposite side, ensure the slider is fully down to the bottom zip stop. - Page 10 Stage 2 Once the zip has come apart, take the slider and move it back round to the start of the zip (nearest to yellow section) so the two zip sliders are together. Once both sliders are fastened together zip up like a regular jacket, continuing over the yellow quick burst section until you reach the opposite side of the cover.
- Page 11 Deckvest Fitted with Ocean Signal MOB 1 AIS Device The Ocean Signal AIS MOB1 device, can be fitted to all models of Spinlock inflatable lifejacket. If there is an AIS unit fitted, this should be removed before the inflation test to avoid the unit activating.
- Page 12 Slide toggle on to ribbon and pass ribbon through inside hole on grey plastic activation slider Wrap round and pass through inside hole again Pass ribbon through outer hole Leave roughly 60mm of tail Length of ribbon should roughly be the length from bladder weld to weld Slide tail through toggle...
- Page 13 Attach slider to MOB 1 Place toggle into gap on right hand side of slider Tail of ribbon should lay across slider Attach plastic cap to MOB 1 unit Double check the ribbon measures no longer than the length of the weld to weld on the bladder...
- Page 14 Thread the safety laynard from MOB 1 unit through the webbing in the lower right bladder connection toggle and secure with a knot. This ensures the unit does not become detached when the bladder inflates. Fitting video available at www.spinlock.co.uk/mob1...
- Page 15 3: Inflation test for the Hammar automatic firing head ® Must be conducted in a controlled service area to ensure no damage to the bladder, and kept at a stable temperature. 1. Remove the head - following the rearming instructions on page 15 2.
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Page 16: Components For The Hammar
3.1: Components for the Hammar firing head ® Ensure the head has not been fired and the indicator is showing green and that the unit is in date. Cylinder weight is marked on the sticker, check this is correct with the digital scales. Ensure indicator on backing plate is showing green. -
Page 17: Rearming Hammar
3.2: Rearming Hammar Deckvests ® 1. Place the lifejacket on a smooth, flat surface and wipe off any water. Hold the gas cylinder through the fabric, using one hand. (Figure 1) Figure 1 2. Insert metal key as shown to the right and turn the key counter-clockwise between black locking ring and labelled yellow cap. - Page 18 Now turn black locking ring counter-clockwise (Figure 4) and lift off cap (figure 5) Dispose of used cap. (cap = yellow inflator operating head) Locking ring Figure 4 Locking ring Squeeze sealing ring to elongate and remove the inflator body through the sealing ring. (Figure 6) Dispose of used inflator body in an environmentally approved manner.
- Page 19 Green Indicator 5. Check that the indicator is green. Insert new inflator body with gas cylinder pointing upward inside the lifejacket. Caution: Do not turn center shaft Let the sealing ring rest on inflator body around the four lugs. (Figure 7) Figure 7 Green Indicator 6.
- Page 20 Green Indicator Water inlet valve Caution: Do not turn center shaft While pressing FIRMLY onto the inflator body turn the BLACK Single locking ring clockwise into the locked position. point indicator Pull on the cap to make sure it has locked onto the inflator body. (Figure 11) Black locking ring Figure 11...
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Page 21: Sprayhood
3.3: Components Oral tube Check that the bladder can be inflated through the oral tube and that there is no debris in the tube. Spare Cap: DW-SV07 Sprayhood Check attachments are secure and that there is no damage to the window. Sprayhoods can be replaced - See page 21 4: Cleaning If the product requires cleaning, remove cylinder and automatic components and clean by... - Page 22 Check the 5 attachment holes for any signs of wear or tears. If the Bladder is damaged, it is possible to replace it (contact Spinlock). B. Bladders can be removed and replaced by pushing the toggle through the 5 attachment holes C.
- Page 23 Deckvest Vito 2020 - Replacement bladders The Vito was updated at the beginning of 2020 to use a toggle connection to attach bladders to cover. Note: Some harnesses may include a black nylon washer. If this is included place back over toggle...
- Page 24 6: Sprayhood Replacment Attach small grey webbing strips to holes at the top of bladder and pass bladder toggle through center hole. 2. Take lanyard attached to retainer strap and pass toggle through hole on front of sprayhood...
- Page 25 7: Zip Slider Replacement - - Pre 2022 dated products Correct zip assembly for a double puller zip. Top Yellow slider Bottom slider Note the orientation of the word VISLON - It is very important to put the correct sliders in position or the zip will not function correctly. DW- ZPL - Zip Slider Pack 1.
- Page 26 3. Position the carriage onto the zip material and against the next tooth. 4. Tilt the teeth in front of the zip to one side. 5. Pull down and backwards on the zip carriage keeping the other teeth out of the way. The carriage should slide onto the track (some force may be required).
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Page 27: Zip Slider Replacement
Zip Slider Replacement - 2022 dated products onwards 1. Open zip up from the quick burst zip section. Take remaining zip slider and run round to the side opposite the firing head. Check which slider needs replacing. You will need to remove the yellow slider if the black slider needs replacing. - Page 28 8: Pylon Battery test feature on Pylon light Press the test button once There will be a solid flash to show the battery has enough power Solid Flash (Replace) A flashing light will show the battery is low and the Pylon More than Less than 8 hours...
- Page 29 All Spinlock lifejackets are approved for use and fitting with the Spinlock Lume-On 1. Make sure your lifejacket is clean and dry before application.
- Page 30 9. Lume-On positioning on other lifejacket brands may vary. For best results inflate the lifejacket using the oral tube and position at the bottom of each chamber where the lobe would be in the water. Watch the instructional video at www.spinlock.co.uk/Lume-On...
- Page 31 9: Repacking VITO Deckvest 1. To pack the deckvest first join the zips together on the right side by firing unit 2. Attach lifting loop retainer strap via press studs Lift here print should face outwards. Important Bladder should not be twisted or folded too tightly. Ensure there is no fabric covering the auto cap.
- Page 32 3. Concertina the bladder in starting at the Hammar Unit. Push Hammar unit and bladder down into meshed area. Do not push too far down into pocket otherwise it may get caught when inflating. Join the zips together and start to move zip up Ensure manual handle is placed in its pockets and cord is not tangled or caught This is important for manual operation...
- Page 33 5. Turn jacket over on its back, squeezing sides of hoop and then push into back panel Top of hoop should be flush with top of back panel 6. Pleat the back of bladder so reflective strip is on top. 7.
- Page 34 8. Pack Pylon down over bladder and place Pylon battery inside the cover towards oral tube. Do not pack it low down as it will get caught. Check Pylon is not covered by anything which can stop it deploying. Fold bladder end upwards so that it is not stuck inside the bottom when inflating. Check whistle is attached 9.
- Page 35 11. Crotch strap buckle elastic - Threaded through buckle as per below. Crotch strap can be folded and placed in rear pocket...
- Page 36 10: Harness Release System - Optional Equipment 1. Open the flap on the back of the belt section If converting from a non HRS VITO, cut the harness loop out along the flat section. 2. Pull cover back on left side and find the black webbing loop next to red lifting loop webbing Pass webbing from HRS unit through the loop.
- Page 37 HRS Re-arming 1. Push HRS loop through the Vito slots on front with the HRS text being as per picture 2. Push top loop through bottom loop Warning Make sure the HRS strop passes over main black webbing 3. Hook HRS unit on the small loop and use the handle on its side to turn the dial to the left so that it clicks into the locked position.
- Page 38 5. Place handle onto press stud 6. Place HRS unit and cord into the flap at the bottom of the Vito. This stops the unit moving. Close the inspection panel and secure the velcro.
- Page 39 Notes..
- Page 40 Spinlock Ltd Birmingham Road PO31 7BH Cowes United Kingdom The Spinlock Deckvest is extensively protected under Spinlock Limited quality various National, European and International Patents and managment system Design Rights owned by Spinlock Ltd is accredited to I S O 9 0 0 1...
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