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Safety Notices
FITTING ADJUSTMENTS (PAGES 3 & 4)
A. Put on as jacket, B. Fasten Button, C. Pull chest
belt tight – it is unsafe to wear any lifejacket or
harness loosely. D. Adjust back strap so that chest
belt is positioned above lowest point of rib cage.
E. Attach thigh straps - passing thigh strap through
legs before fastening plastic buckle on front.
HOW TO USE (PAGES 5 & 6)
A. Anchorage point should be located at the centre
of the chest. Note: safety line is for illustration
only. Ensure no sharp edges on safety line
attachment point. Use with an approved personal
safety line only. Attach to Jack line / fixed eyes.
Anchorage points must be able to withstand forces
of more than 1 tonne. Never attach to lifelines /
standing or running rigging.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Important notice: Specific training is essential
before use
Read this notice carefully before use. This technical
notice illustrates ways of using this product. Only
some types of misuse and forbidden uses currently
known are represented (shown in crossed out
diagrams). Many other types of misuse exist which
are impossible to list or even imagine. Only the
techniques shown in the diagrams and not crossed
out are authorised. All other uses are expressly
excluded; danger of death. In case of doubt or
any problem of understanding, contact Spinlock.
Water sports are dangerous activities which may
lead to severe injuries or even death. Adequate
training in appropriate safety techniques and
methods is essential and acquiring this training is
your own responsibility. You personally assume all
risks and responsibilities for all damage, injury or
death which may occur during or following wrong
use of our products in any manner whatsoever. If
you are not able, or are not in a position to assume
this responsibility or to take such risks do not use
this equipment.
USE
This product must only be used by competent
and responsible persons, or those placed under
the direct and visual control of a competent
and responsible person. Check that this product
is compatible with other components of your
equipment. To prolong the life of this product, care
in use is necessary. Avoid rubbing against abrasive
surfaces or sharp edges.
A deck harness and safety line are intended to
prevent the user falling overboard: they do not
provide protection against falls from height.
In a fall the deck safety harness and safety line
may transmit very large forces to the
anchorage point.
Full performance may not be achieved if using
watertight/waterproof clothing or in other
circumstances. Gas cylinders are dangerous goods
and should be kept away from children and not
misused. Do not use as a cushion. Train yourself in
the use of this device.
WARNING: WHEN NOT CORRECTLY FITTED,
THIS DECKVEST MAY NOT PERFORM AS A
LIFEJACKET OR HARNESS AND MAY ENDANGER
THE USER.
MAJOR FALLS
In the event that your full body weight is dropped a
distance and then stopped, do not continue to use
this product. Even if no external changes are visible,
internal damage may have reduced its strength
and its margin of safety. Do not hesitate to contact
Spinlock in case of doubt.
CLEANING, MAINTENANCE, STORAGE
Remove gas cylinder and automatic components
and then clean by hand and rinse in clean fresh
water (maximum temperature 30° C). Dry in a cool,
ventilated dark room. Grease spots may be removed
with trichlorethylene. Webbing shrinks very slightly
in drying. Always carry and store your Deckvest
in a well ventilated bag. Though UV protected,
this product is best stored away from direct light,
in a well ventilated place away from extreme
temperatures.
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