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Lifejacket Quick Service Guide
DURO SOLAS
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DURO SOLAS +
Date: February 2023
Issue Number: 5
Registered design EC + US Patent No. 7631728
www.spinlock.co.uk

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  • Page 1 Lifejacket Quick Service Guide DURO SOLAS DURO SOLAS + Date: February 2023 Issue Number: 5 Registered design EC + US Patent No. 7631728 www.spinlock.co.uk...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.2: Components for the UML Mk5 automatic firing head 3.3: Components 4: Cleaning 5: Re-attaching components and arming the lifejacket 6: Pylon and Lume - On 7: Zip replacement 8: Repacking 9: Rear Harness Loop Fitting instructions If you need any assistance with servicing please contact rob.holland@spinlock.co.uk...
  • Page 3 Issue Ammendments 2: Added new Pylon light text 3: Revised MOB1 fitting instructions added 4: Bladder Attachments changed 5: Addition of SOLAS + Harness model Rear harness fitting instructions for SOLAS +...
  • Page 4 (including professional costs) incurred by Spinlock directly or indirectly as a result of or in connection with any failure by it or any of its employees or agents to comply with this Service Manual and the relevant service training.
  • Page 5 PYLON SPRAY SHOULDER INTEGRATES DUAL FIT SYSTEM MOB1 LIFEJACKET WITH MOST MANUAL HOOD UNIT LIGHT FALL ARREST ACTIVATION FITTED HARNESSES HANDLES EXTRA DURABLE COVER MATERIALS HIGHLY VISIBLE RED LIFTING STRAP LUME-ON LIFEJACKET ILLUMINATION LIGHTS DUAL ORAL COMPATIBLE INFLATION ID / ASSET 2 x MK5i FRONT OPENING COVERED...

  • Page 6: Service Station Requirements

    National body or have the relevant experience. Trained and qualified staff must be available to undertake training from a Spinlock representative. Commit to give full contact details to Spinlock and ensure that they are registered in the service area of www.spinlock.co.uk/service Commit to checking Spinlock site for latest information once every 6 months and be available for auditing at Spinlock’s request.

  • Page 7: 1: Harness And Cover

    Seperate the zip and run the slider back to the start on the opposite side. If there is damage to the teeth of the zip then the cover will need to be replaced (contact Spinlock). If the zip puller is damaged or missing, this can be replaced see section 7.

  • Page 8: 2: Quick Burst Zip Information

    2: Quick Burst Zip Information B C D Open zip at one of the break out points Run slider round to wearers right side. Re-attach zips. A B C Start running zip back round to close.

  • Page 9: Deckvest Fitted With Ocean Signal Mob 1 Ais Device

    Deckvest Fitted with Ocean Signal MOB 1 AIS Device Fitting kit supplied with MOB 1 or with part number DW-MOB/RELEASEKIT For Spinlock DURO SOLAS Lifejacket (DW-SLS/A) Thread ribbon end through oral tube bracket Thread back up through second hole towards outer edge...
  • Page 10 Note- Buddy line should be packed to the side Add MOB 1 rev 3 fitted sticker inside the ID window. If the buddy strap is attached to this tube it can be removed and placed in the folds of the lifejacket Fitting video available at www.spinlock.co.uk/aismob1...

  • Page 11: 3: Inflation Test

    3: Inflation Test Must be conducted in a controlled service area to ensure no damage to the bladder, and kept at stable temperature. The Deckvest SOLAS has twin chambers so the below process will need to be repeated for each chamber A.

  • Page 12: Bladder Replacement

    3.1: Bladder Replacement Check the 8 attachment points for any signs of wear or tears in holes. If the bladder needs replacing follow the procedures below Replacement Bladder - DW-BLD/SLS Replacement firing unit - DW-UMK5...
  • Page 13 Pass bladder through Pylon strap Note: For models with retainer straps Do not pass bladder through the straps ac ross the yellow zip teeth section These sit underneath the bladder Retainer straps on some models Attach the bladder by passing the toggle through the webbing loop or hole on the bottom and the bladder hole on the top.
  • Page 14 SOLAS Bladders with Torpedo Toggle Replacements Note: Some harnesses may include a black nylon washer. If this is included place back over toggle Push toggle Pull loop over through loop toggle and check Pass loop through bladder it is secure and push all the way through Replacement Bladder - DW-BLD/SLS/2...

  • Page 15: Components For The Uml Mk5 Automatic Firing Head

    3.2: Components for the UML Mk5 automatic firing head Firing Mechanism - Deckvest SOLAS is automatic and uses the UML MK5: Uses a TX30 Torx Bolt Attaches to plastic round Plastic torx head cover A Torx adaper will be manifold placed over torx bolt required to tighten the unit to 3nm...
  • Page 16 2. Ensure that the cutting pin moves freely in the body. Down 3. Ensure that the cylinder sealing gasket or O ring is in place. DW SV06 - Replacement Cylinder O Ring for yellow UML Mk5 Cylinders 60g CO cylinder 275N Unscrew the cylinder anti-clockwise to remove it thread If yellow retainer is fitted replace on service.

  • Page 17: Components

    3.3: Components Oral tube Check that the bladder can be inflated through the oral tubes and that there is no debris in the tube. Sprayhood If fitted check attachments are secure and that there is no damage to the window Replacement DW-SHD/SLS 1.

  • Page 18: 5: Re-Attaching Components And Arming The Lifejacket

    5: Re-attaching components and arming the lifejacket Check that the firing mechanism is tightend to the manifold with a force of 3nm using a calibrated tool. To replace the parts you will need: 2 x DW-RAK/275 Take a new automatic cartridge, (ensure that the expiry date is a minimum 2 years away) and screw on to the inflator head in a clockwise direction.

  • Page 19: 6: Pylon And Lume - On

    3. Replacement light for all Deckvest Models: DW- PY/L1 Take the Pylon stalk and place through the strap hole Pull the stalk through and attach the stalk bottom to the strap Pylon stalk needs to curve inwards (Spinlock Logo on the outside)
  • Page 20 For best results inflate the lifejacket using the oral tube and position at the bottom of each chamber where the lobe would be in the water. See the video for more information. Watch the instructional video at www.spinlock.co.uk/Lume-On...

  • Page 21: 7: Zip Replacement

    7: Zip Replacement Only a single zip slider is required on a SOLAS Deckvest Note the orientation of the word VISLON It is very important to put the slider in correct position or the zip will not function correctly. The zip slider should be replaced with: DW- ZPL/8 - SOLAS Zip Slider 1.
  • Page 22 3. Position the carriage onto the zip material and against the next tooth. 4. Tilt the teeth in front of the zip to one side. 5. Pull down and backwards on the zip carriage keeping the other teeth out of the way. The carriage should slide onto the track (some force may be required).

  • Page 23: 8: Repacking

    8: Repacking To pack the deckvest firstly join the two zip pullers together and start to move the top zipper so the zip starts to join Fold the buddy line up and secure it to oral tube by wrapping the velcro around oral tube and line.
  • Page 24 Place uml unit into the mesh pocket ensuring the manual handle cord runs underneath the bladder Ensure the handle cord is not tangled or caught This is important for manual operation Concertina bladder so the oral tube sits on top Start to zip the cover together Close the flap over the yellow breakout section...
  • Page 25 If a sprayhood is attached this should be under the bladder and in front towards neck Sprayhood does not go over the back of bladder Concertina top section in It is easier to turn Deckvest over for this part As there is quite a lot of material around the neck it will need to be pleated 3 times.
  • Page 26 If a sprayhood is required, place this under the bladder in front of it and pack on top. Pack away from the neck but do not pack down into the back section of Deckvest otherwise it will not open when required. Attach sprayhood lanyard to whistle Second UML unit Make sure cylinder is in front of pylon strap and not inside.
  • Page 27 Concertina bladder and place oral tube on top Pylon light should be placed next to the oral tube making sure nothing is caught or wrapped around the stalk. Pleat the bladder over the Pylon and oral tube Check lifting loop is secured to retainer strap SOLAS + uses a different loop - Attach as per picture.

  • Page 28: 9: Rear Harness Loop Fitting Instructions

    Rear Harness Loop Fitting Instructions ( Optional extra for SOLAS + ) DW-RHA In order to fit the rear harness loop you need to un thread the webbing from both front side buckles on the SOLAS + Turn the lifejacket over so that the back webbing retainer is showing.
  • Page 29 Take harness loop and thread over the belt webbing on both sides Pass over webbing retainers Re thread belt webbing through both buckles - Check it is threaded correctly Fold belt webbing up in webbing retainer...
  • Page 30 Spinlock supports the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) ‘Sea Safety Lifejacket Campaign’ Spinlock Ltd Birmingham Road PO31 7BH Cowes United Kingdom The Spinlock Deckvest is extensively protected under various National, European and International Patents and Spinlock Limited quality managment Design Rights owned by Spinlock Ltd...

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