Plastimo PILOT 150N Guía De Utilización página 4

I - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Plastimo offers a complete range of inflatable lifejackets to suit all types of uses.
Those models are equipped with a manual, automatic or hydrostatic firing head. Each lifejacket can also be manually inflated if
necessary.
PILOT 150 N => These lifejackets have been designed for a people weighing over 40 kg and with a waist measurement between
60 and 130 cm or between 130 and 170cm depending on the model.
PILOT 275 N => These lifejackets have been designed for a people weighing over 40 kg and with a waist measurement between
60 and 170cm.
Lifejackets only reduce the risk of drowning; they are not a life-saving guarantee.
Inflatable lifejackets are available with or without safety harness.
CAUTION : The deck safety harness and its tether are intended to prevent the wearer from falling overboard, they do not
provide protection against falls from a height. It is dangerous to wear this harness not tightened correctly. Also, harness must be
adjusted to be efficient.The deck harness and the tether may transmit very large forces to the anchorage point. Only fasten to
anchorage points or strong jacklines.
Anchorage points shall be able to withstand forces of more than 2 tons.
The harness should be used in conjunction with an EN ISO 12401 approved tether.
II - INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
PILOT 150 N => To be used for offshore navigation, this enables to wear stormy weather clothing.
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PILOT 275 N => To be used for offshore navigation in extreme conditions, this enables to wear special and heavy equipment.
The lifejacket fulfils its lifesaving role only when fully inflated. When inflated, it will turn most users face up, even unconscious.
Never wear a lifejacket without adjusting the fit : we recommend you to try out your lifejacket in order to practice adjusting it and
obtain a proper fit.
Do not sit down on the lifejacket. Do not use as a cushion.
The performances of your lifejackets can be altered when using some kind of waterproof clothing or in other circumstances. Do
not wear an inflatable lifejacket under any clothing or safety harness.
1- Inspection before use
Perform a visual inspection prior to using:
ºCheck the lifejacket is not damaged. Make sure the CO2 cylinder is full and firmly screwed and ensure the firing handle is
visible outside the lifejacket cover.
ºCheck the colour of the firing indicator.
1a - Manual inflation
lifejacket
The status indicator
should be green. If
not the system
should be rearmed
(see § II-4a)
º Check also the expiry date on the automatic cartridge or the hydrostatic firing system. If the expiry date is exceeded, the
inflation system is out of order. The automatic cartridge or the hydrostatic firing system must be replaced (refer to § Rearming
instructions).
2 - Donning instructions
Put on the lifejacket like a jacket.
Fasten the buckle in front.
Tighten and adjust the belt.
3 - Inflation
Inflation can be triggered in 3 different ways:
3a - Manual inflation: pull the activating handle sharply downward.
3b - Automatic inflation (Available only for lifejackets with automatic or hydrostatic firing head): Inflation starts automatically
after the lifejacket comes in contact with water.
3c - Oral inflation: open the top cap and blow in the oral inflation tube. Oral inflation can be used as a back-up or as an
emergency method of inflation.
Warning: Never activate the firing system if the lifejacket is already partially or fully inflated.
4 - Re-arming instructions
Before re-arming your lifejacket, clearly identify which firing head is fitted on.
4a - Manual lifejacket
After manual inflation, fold back the firing lever into normal position until the "clic". Unscrew the used CO2 gas bottle. Firmly
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1b - Automatic inflation 1c - Automatic inflation
lifejacket – grey model lifejacket – yellow model
The status
The two status
indicator should
indicators should
be green. If not
be green. If one
the system
of them is red,
should be
the system
changed (see
should be
rearmed (see §
II-4b)
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SUPPORT : OFFSET 80 GRS
1d - Hydrostatic inflation
lifejacket
The status indicator should be
green. If not the system should
be changed (see § II-4d)