How do I re arm my Life Jacket?

Tue, 20 December 2011

You will need to purchase a Re-Arming Kit 

Depending on your requirements these contain:

  • 1 x CO2 Gas Bottle / Cylinder
  • 1 x Automatic / Manual Clip
  • 1 x Automatic firing cap (If applicable)

Please remember these components need to be specific to each life jacket make and model.

Checklist:

  • Check what size cylinder you require; 24g, 33g. or 38g. 
  • Is your jacket Manual or Automatic?
  • Do you need all new components?
  • Is the mechanism and components clean and free of salt and rust?
  • Is the bottle screwed in hand tight?
  • Is the clip broken?
  • Is the Automatic firing cap screwed in hand tight?
  • Is the Manual Pull Cord damaged?
  • Is the Manual Pull Cord free and easy to grab?

 

Contact us for more detailed advice, we are always happy to help:  service@seasasfe.co.uk or +44 (0)1983-282388

Shown in the two photos above, a manual mechanism (left) and an automatic mechanism (right)

These were received by our servicing department in some of the worst conditions we have seen, scarily this is a common occurrence and we see life jackets on a daily basis which have not been properly looked after, this is why we are so enthusiastically promoting our service points as such a valuable and important service.