OWNER'S MANUAL

LIFE PRESERVER SURVIVAL VEST

#485 (Manual)
WARNINGS & CAUTIONS Lift the fabric cover, unscrew the CO2 cylinder (#1) and check to ensure that
it has not been punctured. Replace cylinder into the inflator housing.
The Life Preserver Survival Vest should not be worn by anyone under 110 The primary means to inflate the life vest is manually, using the beaded
lbs. or under 14 years of age. inflation lanyard (#3). To inflate manually, jerk the beaded lanyard (located
If orally inflated, DO NOT ACTIVATE THE CO2 CYLINDER. Prior oral on your left side) down and the cell will inflate. Should the vest not inflate
inflation will lead to excessive pressure, which may burst the flotation cell. either manually the wearer should inflate the vest using the oral inflation
Only use a 33-gram CO2 cylinder. tube. To orally inflate the vest, simply unsnap the vest, pull the oral inflation
When replacing the CO2 cylinder, ensure that the inflator lever is in the tube out located on your right lobe, take the dust cover off, and blow into the
armed position (up). Failure to do so may cause the life preserver to tube until the vest is firm.
INFLATE immediately or not to inflate when lever is pulled. After inflation of the vest in the water, avoid body movement or wasteful
expenditures of energy as much as possible and remain calm. Should the
The Life Preserver Survival Vest must be visually inspected prior to use, and inflatable cell lose some buoyancy, remove the cap on the oral inflation tube
functionally tested per inspection procedures.
and blow into it. Replace the cap on the oral inflation tube after you have
Should the Life Preserver Survival Vest be immersed in either salt or topped-off the cell..
chlorinated water, the vest MUST BE FRESH WATER WASHED. Failure to
fresh water wash the vest may cause corrosion to the CO2 cylinder, firing INSPECTION
arm, and firing pin, as well as damage to the fabric coatings. While LSC has designed and manufactured the inflatable to be as reliable as
DO NOT inflate the Life Preserver Survival Vest prior to jumping into the possible, periodic testing and inspection are necessary to ensure functional
water, if you are more than three to four feet above the water. NEVER DIVE reliability. The frequency of the inspection should be determined by the
HEAD FIRST WITH THE VEST INFLATED. This could cause severe frequency and condition of use. However, prior to each use a visual
personal injuries and damage the life vest. inspection should be conducted. Additionally, a leak inspection of the vest
should not exceed six (6) months.
DO NOT inflate the Life Preserver Survival Vest below deck in a boat or ship
as you may be trapped under water in a cabin, which has been flooded. VISUAL INSPECTION
(Performed prior to each use)
DESCRIPTION Open the CO2 cover and ensure that the inflator lever (2) is in the full up,
The Life Preserver Survival Vest #485-M is a compact, light weight, and armed position, and the safety pin (4) is installed. Remove the CO2 cylinder
comfortable to wear, manually activated CO2 inflatable life vest designed to (#1) and check the bottom for pin punctures in the seal of the cylinder.
provide flotation characteristics normally found in large, bulky, rigid-type life Discard the CO2 cylinder if punctured and install new cylinder fully into the
preservers. It produces a positive righting moment (face up) with 35 lbs. of inflator housing. Ensure the beaded inflation lanyard is snapped to the vest.
buoyancy. The flotation cell is an encased design. The manual inflator will Close outside cover.
activate the CO2 bottle after being pulled. The cell is simply repack by Inspect the entire vest, fabric, webbing, hardware and other components for
deflating, folding under, and snapping in place. The vest is equipped with damage.
two (2) equipment pockets (6" x 5" x 1-7/8") for survival equipment or other
small items and a strap for attachment of a survival knife (LSC #358). The LEAK INSPECTION (Performed Semiannually)
pockets are positioned to produce the least amount of interference and to 1. Remove CO2 cylinder from inflator. Inflate the bladder through the
distribute the weight properly. A buddy line with a toggle is located beneath oral tube with a low -pressure air source (2 psi max.) or by oral
the left side of the flotation cell. The vest is bright orange with USCG inflation. CAUTION: DO NOT INFLATE BLADDER WITH REAR
markings, has a pile tape patch for strobe light placement, webbing for ZIPPER OPEN. DO NOT OVER INFLATE. Damage to the bladder
attachment of an PML, D-ring for attachment of a tether, and has retro- will result from overpressure. After four (4) hours, recheck the
reflective tape on the shoulders for detection by rescue personnel. bladder for pressure. If the bladder has lost pressure, re-inflate and
locate source of leak. Repair problem or replace the bladder if
NOTE required. Recheck. Deflate the bladder.
For part & indication identification, refer to the illustrations on Page two. 2. After deflation, reinstall charged CO2 cylinder (#1) using the steps
contained in this manual. Close the CO2 cover and refold the
USING YOUR VEST bladder. Complete step listed in Visual inspection.
To don the Life Preserver Survival Vest, simply put the vest on the same
way you would a coat. Close the front buckle, then zip up the front zipper of FUNCTIONAL & LEAK INSPECTION (Performed Annually)
the vest. Adjust the waist belt to fit snugly by pulling the two side straps to 1. Pull beaded lanyard to inflate the bladder. Both sides of the bladder
the rear. Tuck the excess belt under the vest. Operating instructions are should fully deploy. Deflate the cell by depressing the top of the oral
located on the left lobe inside panel. Should you have any questions tube dust cover into the oral tube. Place inflation lanyard (#3) is in the
concerning the use of your vest please do not hesitate to call LSC. full-up (armed) position and insert a new safety pin.
Lift the fabric cover, unscrew the CO2 cylinder (#1) and check to ensure that 2. Complete steps 1 & 2 in Leak Inspection above.
it has not been punctured. Replace cylinder into the inflator housing.

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 FACTORY SUPPORT
Contact LSC for inspections and services, LSC will inspect and test your inflatable vest, LSC service #000-IS33.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
#485-ML MANUAL INFLATOR KIT #HI015 PIN, SAFETY, GREEN
#484 CO2 CYLINDER, 33 GRAMS #HI017 PIN, SFETY, GREEN
#358 RESCUE & SURVIVAL KNIFE
WARRANTY
LSC products are warranted to the first consumer purchaser to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of twelve (12)
months. Please contact LSC for our complete Warranty information and Policies, or visit our website.

1. CO2 Cylinder, 33 Gram

2. Inflator Lever in Armed
(up) Position
2 3. Beaded Inflation Lanyard
4. Green safety Pin

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220 ELSBERRY RD.
APOLLO BEACH, FL 33572
PHONE: 813/645-2748
FAX: 813/645-2768
www.lifesavingsystems.com
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