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Testing your Duro SOLAS
You should always test the ination of your lifejacket to ensure you are fully aware of how
it functions.
This can be done with the Oral, Manual or Automatic inators.
If planning to test the lifejacket with the Oral inator you will not need any spare parts
or rearming kits as long as you remove the CO
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cylinder and automatic capsule before
entering the water.
If you are a weak swimmer it is strongly recommended to use an automatic lifejacket or
an inherently buoyant device.
1. Put on the Duro SOLAS and adjust to t.
2. Stand in shallow water or swimming pool, just deep enough for your head to be
above the surface.
3. Ination:
Automatic: lifejacket should fully inate within ve seconds of water
contacting the ring head.
Manual: lifejacket can be activated by a sharp pull on the ination handle.
Oral ination: Ensure that cylinder and ring head have been removed before
entering the water. Open the lifejacket cover from the zip breakout point, locate
the oral inator, remove cap and blow through tube.
4. After testing completely deate the lifejacket using the oral inator.
5. Let the Deckvest dry thoroughly. Do not expose to direct heat.
WARNING:
If in doubt, send your Duro SOLAS to your nearest service centre for evaluation and/
or servicing.
If you are not completely condent about undertaking the self-inspection and
servicing of your lifejacket in accordance with these instructions, you must not use
your lifejacket again until it has been professionally inspected and serviced. (For
details of your nearest service centre see www.spinlock.co.uk).
Any modication or repair to any part of the Duro SOLAS is expressly forbidden
unless carried out by Spinlock Ltd.
Spinlock do not offer a service of lifejackets over 10 years old. At this age it becomes
dicult to guarantee the durability of the fabric and strong parts. If you feel that
your Deckvest has had little use, then you are able to inspect and self service the
lifejacket yourself, but this is completed at your own risk.
REMEMBER: RE-ARM AND RE-PACK THE LIFEJACKET IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THESE INSTRUCTIONS - See video at www.spinlock.co.uk
WE RECOMMEND THAT THE AUTOMATIC CAPSULE (PART NO. DW-UML5) IS
REPLACED ANNUALLY. ALSO UNSCREW AND INSPECT THE THREADED END OF
THE CO
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CYLINDER TO CONFIRM IT IS UNUSED.