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CAUTION
The validity of the self-inatable life raft is limited; check its expiry on the
certicate. The raft can be overhauled by a reliable entity extending its
validity.
DANGER
If the life raft opens upside down, jump into the water and roll it over, by
pulling the special rope.
If the life raft does not open after the rst pull, repeat the operation two
or three times. If the life raft still does not open, jump into the water and,
keeping a hand on the container, pull the emergency line strongly. If the
life raft still does not open, cut the container open with a knife and operate
the opening device directly (by pulling the life line).
Differently from a life yacht, the life raft cannot self-propel to the shore, un-
less blown there by favourable winds. Oars are only useful for small ma-
noeuvres.
• The life raft is tted with stabilisers and a oating anchor, for improving its
stability and drift. The stabilisers give stability to the raft. Keep the oat-
ing anchor into the water. The anchor prevents excessively rapid drifts.
• When the life raft is towed, weigh the oating anchor on board.
• With very high waves and strong wind there is the risk that the raft may
overturn: shift the weight of persons on board towards the side tending
to lift.
• If the life raft does capsize, roll it over and return on board. If the sea is
rough, it is advisable to wear the life jackets all the time. If the raft de-
ates, inate it again from time to time using the relevant inating device
provided with the raft.
• If air blows out of a hole, use one of the plugs stowed inside the repair kit.
• You can perform minor repairs, by using the glue provided with the kit.
Clean the torn area and the repair pad, spread both with the glue. Hold
the pad for thirty seconds, pressing from the centre outwards, in order to
eliminate any air bubbles.
• Hold down for a little time and inate again, after one hour.
DANGER
All persons on board must know the location of self-inatable rafts stor-
age and the correct use procedures.
DANGER
With very high waves and strong wind there is the risk that the raft may
overturn: shift the weight of persons on board towards the side tending
to lift.
If the life raft does capsize, roll it over and return on board.
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