Some helpful hints Manual or automatic inflation ? Some hints to help you choose.
Inflation can be triggered in 3 ways : · Oral inflation : possible on all lifejacket models. The oral inflation tube allows you to pump up. · Manual inflation : firing the CO2 gas cylinder is done by pulling an activating handle. Specially recommended for sailors who may be occasionally immersed when manoeuvring (for example when sitting out on rather acrobatic manoeuvres). · Automatic inflation : the lifejacket inflates automatically on immersion in the water. Recommended for cruising, an absolute must for non-swimmers and for single-handed sailors, as the lifejacket inflates even if the wearer is unconscious. 2 automatic inflation principles : - Automatic inflation with water-dissolving capsule or cartridge : a chemical product dissolves when in contact with water, which activates the inflation head and releases the gas. - Automatic inflation with Hammar hydrostatic mechanism : when the lifejacket is fully immersed in the water, the hydrostatic pressure acts on a diaphragm. As the pressure increases (i.e. as the wearer goes deeper in the water), the diaphragm lets the water through and the inflation head is automatically activated. This system offers a better guarantee that the lifejacket may not inflate unintentionally when exposed to a water spray or when stowed in a damp locker. The hydrostatic inflation version is available on Pilot, Pilot IOR and Optisafe models.

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Inflatable lifejacket inspection and servicing procedure
An inflatable lifejacket must be serviced and thoroughly inspected at regular intervals, to make sure it is fully operational. · Before putting off to sea, we strongly recommend that you check visually the general condition of your lifejacket. This consists in checking the major components : outside hull, inflation chamber, straps, fastening buckles, whistle, retro-reflective tapes, CO2 cylinder, firing head (make sure that the green indicators are present on the inflation head). Replace the re-arm pack if necessary. · Your lifejacket must be fully serviced at regular intervals : this process includes checking and testing the inflation system and the airtightness of the inflation chamber. We recommend to have your lifejacket serviced professionally by : - in the UK : one of our authorised servicing stations, - outside the UK : the local Plastimo subsidiary or one of our approved servicing stations (list of stations on www.plastimo.com).

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What does a servicing session* consist in ?
(*conducted by Plastimo or by an approved station) · Thorough inspection of lifejacket general condition. · Lifejacket is inflated to check for airtightness. · Inspection of the inflation system (inflation head, CO2 gas cylinder). · Re-arming and re-packing. In the absence of a regulation on servicing intervals, Plastimo recommends to have lifejackets serviced in our factory or approved stations every other year. In case of intensive or professional use, a minimum annual inspection is necessary.

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This sticker identifies the Plastimo-approved servicing stations.

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