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1. The platform has a storage pouch on the back that closes with a slide fastener The platform is tethered to the vest with a strap and can be removed by unsnapping the tether from the pouch 8 2 Equipment platform removal 9 Stowing the Survival Egress Air SEA Bottle 9 1 Stow the SEA bottle in the convertible pouch on the front of the vest Ug Reference list 6 3 E i EEA iki i Insert the bottle into the elastic sleeve located inside the pocket t 9 1 Stowing the SEA bottle A WARNING WHEN USING THE POCKET TO STORE THE SEA BOTTLE WE RECOMMEND THAT THE ANCHOR CORD USED FOR OTHER GEAR BE STORED TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF ENTANGLING THE SEA HOSE Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 16 CBP Air Crewman Survival Vest dz Stow the hose in the pocket with the mouthpiece outside the pocket Close the bottle neck strap around the bottle 9 3 Angle the bottle so the neck exits the pocket at the corner and close the zipper slider of the pocket Close the snap fastener to secure the zipper slider 9 3 Closing the pocket Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 17 CBP Air Crewman Survival Vest 9 4 otow the mouthpiece in the dust cap Attach the mouthpiece dust cap to the vest by using a cable tie or cord through a MOLLE loop ofl i E 3 2 ial i 1 j r i d po 9 4 Stowing the mouthpiece 10 Sidearm Holster A universal holster for a sidearm can be installed on the2. before donning the CBP vest 3 1 Put the CBP vest on like you would a jacket 3 1 Vest position 3 2 Attach the chest strap buckle and adjust it for a snug fit Route the free end of the webbing through the elastic keeper and secure it with the Velcro tab 3 2 Attaching the chest strap buckle Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 6 CBP Air Crewman Survival Vest 3 3 Close the CBP vest by zipping the slide fastener up 3 4 Attach both leg strap buckles and adjust them for a snug fit Route the free end of the webbing through the elastic keeper and secure it with the Velcro tab 3 4 Attaching the leg strap buckles Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 7 CBP Air Crewman Survival Vest 4 Adjustment It is important that the CBP vest is properly fitted and the free ends of the harness are properly stowed There are three adjustment points on the back of the CBP vest Ad just the CBP vest so it fits snug and feels secure and comfortable Do not adjust the harness so tight that it restricts movement You may have to don and remove the CBP vest several times to achieve proper adjustment 4 7 Tighten the harness by pulling the free end of the webbing through the friction adapter Loosen the harness by pulling the webbing back through the friction adapter 4 1 Harness adjustment locations Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 8 CBP Air Crewman Survival Vest 4 2 otow the harn
3. vest A magazine pouch is located in front of the holster for quick easy access The holster can be worn on the left or right thigh or on the vest as a shoulder holster Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 18 CBP Air Crewman Survival Vest 10 1 To attach the holster to the vest Thread the extension bar through the metal wire bar located on the bottom right side of the vest Mate the extension together and attach the snap fastener 10 1 Attaching the extension bar 10 2 Attach the holster to the extension in the same manner as outlined in 10 1 Wrap the thigh straps around your thigh and connect the Fastex buckles 10 2 Thigh holster for sidearm Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 19 CBP Air Crewman Survival Vest 11 Maintenance Maintenance of the CBP vest consists of cleaning service and repair The air crewman s responsibility for maintenance is limited to washing the vest with fresh water Service and repairs should be completed only by an authorized service station or the manufacturer e Washing Wash the vest if it gets heavily soiled or is submerged in salt water To prepare the vest for washing e Remove the flotation collar from the vest Use a toothbrush to clean dirt from the pile fastener Velcro patches Open all the snaps and slide fasteners zippers Unstow any webbing that is stowed in elastic keepers Wash the vest with mild soap and fresh warm water Scrubbin
4. apo send Tee zs 3 CBP Air Crewman Survival Vest User s Manual Aerial Machine and Tool Corp www aerialmachineandtool com 4298 JEB Stuart Hwy Phone 276 952 2006 Meadows of Dan VA 24120 FAX 276 952 2231 AMIATION SAFETY TACTICAL CBP Air Crewman Survival Vest Table of Contents 1 introducti OH ecran atate UN tectum nudusiodtuns UNA rent DID 3 2 Reference ee ee ence quaai masc tab ua ta Ut eee 4 3 Donning the CBP Vest e 6 4 Adjustment nennen 9 5 Tether Attachment Loop nnn 10 6 Insertion Extraction Loops ns 12 7 Equipment Pockets coerce deseas US 13 8 Equipment Platforms erent 15 9 Stowing the Survival Egress Air SEA Bottle eese 16 10 Midearm POG LE soi art eee ees 18 11 Maintenance eeeeeeeeeeeereceeeeeeeeeerennenennnnnnnnnn 20 12 WSOC tC ces ete tr ee i ego NU EME 20 13 SUCK AGC re 24 Appendix A Equipment Platform Contents List 22 Copyright Notice This owner s manual is copyrighted all rights reserved It may not in whole or in part be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent in writing from Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Copyright 2010 Aerial Machine amp Tool Corp Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 2 CBP Air Crewman Survival Vest The following symbols are used throughout this manual WARNINGS indicate a procedure or situation that may result in serious A injury or death if i
5. ent loop 5 4 Attach the quick release snap on the PRT with Decelerator to the V ring on the CSP T m g m m n Ee i i i u g CE E E E LI LONE 5 4 Hooking the PRT with Decelerator to the CSP Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 11 CBP Air Crewman Survival Vest 6 Insertion Extraction Loops The CBP vest has lifting loops to assist insertion and rescue efforts They are located on the inside of the vest at chest level A WARNING THE FOLLOWING STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED TO ENSURE A SAFE EXTRACTION OR INSERTION 6 0 Insertion Extraction loop location To prepare for an insertion or a rescue emergency lift 6 1 Tighten your chest and leg straps so the CBP vest is tight on your body Ensure that the slide fastener is closed all the way up 6 2 Join the two loops together to accept the carabiner Attach the carabiner through both lift loops ug The lifting loops may also be used as a tether attachment point N CAUTION BOTH loops must be attached to the carabiner 6 2 Attaching the carabiner Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 12 CBP Air Crewman Survival Vest 7 Equipment Pockets The equipment pockets on your CBP vest are designed to accept a variety of equipment Two large front pockets will carry a radio and an emergency air bottle The two inside pockets contain an equipment platform for survival items All of the outside equipment pockets attach with a modular MOLLE s
6. ess free ends after the TAC AIR vest is fitted 1 Thread the webbing through the elastic keeper 2 hen through the metal wire bar and back through the elastic keeper 3 Secure the free end of the webbing with the Velcro wrap 4 2 Step 2b Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 9 CBP Air Crewman Survival Vest 5 Tether Attachment Loop Grab Handle Use the tether attachment loop to anchor the Personal Restraint Tether PRT with Decelerator to your vest You have fall protection when the PRT with Decelerator is attached to an anchor point in the aircraft If you fall from the aircraft the shock load will be distributed through the PRT with Decelerator system and the whole harness thus preventing a single point shock load The tether attachment loop can also be used as a hold handle if the user requires assistance 9 1 The tether attachment loop is located on the back of the harness Keep the loop in the stow pocket when not in use 5 2 Use the Crew Specific Part CSP to connect the Personal Restraint Tether PRT with Decelerator to the tether attachment loop E aH i ae Lp i rk A 2 r mT Personal Restraint Tether with Decelerator Crew Specific Part 5 2 The CSP attachment and the PRT tether with Decelerator Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 10 CBP Air Crewman Survival Vest uo Attach the CSP to the attachment loop with a carabiner 5 3 Hooking the CSP to the tether attachm
7. g with a soft bristle brush is acceptable Thoroughly rinse the vest to remove all the soap Blot the vest with a lint free towel and hang it up to dry away from direct sunlight Ensure that the harness webbing thoroughly dries around the hardware 12 Inspection It is the responsibility of the air crewman to inspect the vest before flight operations Perform a preflight inspection prior to each flight or at intervals not to exceed 90 days If damage is found during an inspection the vest must be grounded until repaired 1 Inspect the fabric and webbing for Cuts tears and abrasion damage Open seams and loose or broken stitching e Contamination damage Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 20 CBP Air Crewman Survival Vest 2 Inspect the hardware for Cracks Corrosion Mechanical operation Bent or missing parts 3 Inspect the slide fasteners for missing teeth and ease of operation 4 Inspect the snaps for damage corrosion and ease of operation 5 Check that the harness is not twisted or misrouted 13 Storage Store your CBP vest on a clothes hanger away from direct sunlight in a dry well ventilated place Do not store your vest near sources of heat such as a radiator or in a warm humid environment where mold or mildew can contaminate the vest Copyright Aerial Machine amp Tool Corporation 2007 Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 21 CBP Air Crewman Survival Vest Appendix A Equipment Platfo
8. nstructions are not followed correctly Cautions indicate any situation or technique that will result in potential A N damage to the product or render the product unsafe if instructions are not followed correctly R NorEs are used to emphasize important points tips and reminders 1 Introduction The CBP Air Crewman Survival Vest is designed to support air crew and pilot operations over land and water It provides safety rescue and equipment features on a low profile vest to maximize mobility and flexibility The vest is adjustable so that one size can fit all users and it can be adjusted as the user s mission changes to accommodate equipment such as body armor warm weather clothing anti exposure suit etc The vest is designed to allow its user to position their equipment pockets wherever they choose using the MOLLE system The body of the vest is made with raschel knit fabric to provide comfort and minimize heat stress The vest has a built in harness system for insertion extraction purposes and a tether point for safety and rescue missions The vest is designed to accept a variety of flotation collars and devices that will support its user in the event of a water emergency The CBP vest is an important piece of survival equipment Proper care and maintenance will ensure your vest will accomplish the level of safety performance it is designed for It is important that you become familiar with these instructions to safely use
9. rm Contents List First Aid and Trauma Pack P N AMTC KAVFTP 6 2ea2pk MotinIB 8 1pc jSunSttk 9 1pc Waterproof Pouch 5 x7 Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 22 CBP Air Crewman Survival Vest Survival Pack P N AMTC KAVSP DESCRIPTION Star Flash Mirror 1 Nexus Star Compass 3 jSunSec 3oz 1 jBlatmath Whistle 3 T T _ SS SUNSEC Maecen Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 23
10. this vest AX WARNING KEEP YOUR VEST IN USABLE CONDITION IMPROPER WEAR MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE VEST DO NOT WEAR ANY GARMENT OR PIECE OF EQUIPMENT OVER THE VEST IMPROPER USE OR NEGLIGENT CARE OF THIS EQUIPMENT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 3 CBP Air Crewman Survival Vest 2 Reference List 1 Flotation Device Assembly optional 2 Flotation Device Activation Handle 3 Survival Egress Air SEA Mouthpiece Dust Cap optional 4 Radio Pocket 5 Utility Pouch 6 Survival Egress Air SEA Convertible Pocket 7 Knife Pocket 8 LPU 40 Cinch Ring 9 Leg Strap Attachment Buckle 10 Tether Attachment Loop Grab Handle 11 Diagonal Harness Adjustment 12 Horizontal Harness Adjustment 13 Multi purpose Pouch 14 Handcuff Pouch not shown Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 4 14 15 16 17 18 19 CBP Air Crewman Survival Vest Insertion Extraction Loops Chest Strap Attachment Buckle Inside Pocket Equipment Platform located inside both left and right inside pockets Regulator and Survival Egress Air SEA SEA optional Information Label right side equipment platform Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Aerial 70133 DOM 08 07 MANUAL AVAILABLE AT www aerialmachineandtool com Page 5 CBP Air Crewman Survival Vest 3 Donning the CBP Vest Ensure the harness is not twisted or misrouted and the leg straps hang free
11. ystem that allows you to add remove and adjust each pocket to fulfill the unique requirements of individual missions This system along with equipment anchor cords in the pockets provides a secure platform for all your equipment Additionally an optional utility belt can be attached to the bottom of the vest for more storage options 1 Use the MOLLE loops to attach your pockets 1 2 Weave the pocket onto the vest with the pocket free end straps by threading the straps through both the MOLLE loops on the vest and the loops on the pocket 7 2 Weaving the pocket onto the vest Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 13 CBP Air Crewman Survival Vest INE TIER MNT m jl VEU ET T n p f 1i EB z VI 1 3 Vest webbing Pocket webbing Pocket free end snap 7 3 Weaving Pattern 1 4 Secure the snap fasteners on the bottom of the pocket 7 4 Pocket fasteners Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 14 CBP Air Crewman Survival Vest B v n fred ne ae M m i rites Pern n 2 L m Lu a f 7 5 There is an anchor cord located inside the pockets Use the cord to secure the items you Store in the pockets 8 Equipment Platforms 8 1 Two equipment platforms are located in the front inside pockets Refer to Appendix A on page 22 amp 23 for the platform contents list 8 1 Equipment platform location Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 15 CBP Air Crewman Survival Vest 8 2
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