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1. ROARING FORTIES SMA8000 ATSO C70A approved AVIATION LIFE RAFT Operators Manual THIS MANUAL IS THE COPYRIGHT OF SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD UNAUTHORIZED USE AND REPRODUCTION IS PROHIBITED THIS DOCUMENT IS THE COPYRIGHT OF SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Page i Date Saved May 14 Date Printed 1 May 14 8000 4 THE MANUAL IS SUPPLIED CONFIDENCE AND MAY NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN THAT INTENDED BY THE COPYRIGHT OWNER THIS DOCUMENT IS THE COPYRIGHT OF SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Page ii Date Saved May 14 Date Printed 1 May 14 8000 4 SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Operators Manual THIS DOCUMENT IS THE COPYRIGHT OF SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Page i Date Saved May 14 Date Printed 1 May 14 8000 4 SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Operators Manual RECORD OF CHANGE TO Manual Template ORIGINAL DATE Sep 09 No Signature Date DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE Document Approved by 1 05 2014 4 Signed by Simon Oakley THIS DOCUMENT IS THE COPYRIGHT OF SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Page iii Date Saved May 14 Date Printed 1 May 14 8000 SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Operators Manual CONTENTS SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION eee 1 1 SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION RA RS 2 1 SECTION 3 DESCRIP HON Sathorn states SLR SSS 3 1 SECTION 4 LIFE R2. 3 long 3 short when visibility is limited Rotate this responsibility among the raft occupants THIS DOCUMENT IS THE COPYRIGHT OF SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Page 7 Date Saved May 14 Date Printed 1 May 14 8000 4 SECTION 7 LIMITATIONS All rafts shall be stowed in a clean dry contaminant free area away from any heat source Contaminants such as petroleum solvents fuel grease oil or hydraulic fluids may have a detrimental effect on the fabrics and consequently on the life and performance of the raft The stowage area should be at least equal in size to the complete raft assembly Following are storage and operational temperature limits for the rafts OPERATING and or STORAGE 15 C to 60 C Under normal conditions life rafts shall be removed from their container valise and inspected in accordance with Safety Marine Australia s Service Manual at regular intervals not to exceed 24 months from new and 12 months thereafter Inspection consists of removing the raft from its container conducting an pressure test weight checking the 2 inflation system cylinder visually checking the raft for tears cuts punctures abrasions and deterioration and then repacking the raft Safety equipment if included shall be removed and inspected and visually checking each item for condition and life limitation Cylinder hydro test is required every five years at which time the valve is overhauled and the cylinder then f
3. 1 May 14 8000 SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Operators Manual Keep the raft balanced by distributing occupants evenly No one should stand up in the raft In case of capsizing keep life vests on if available In rough water keep at least one occupant tied to the raft with a minimum of ten feet of line if available so that in the event of capsizing at least one person can easily retrieve and right the raft then retrieve the other persons Children should always be tied to an adult 5 3 10 Keeping Warm Use the bailing bucket and sponge if available to keep the raft dry and clean since sitting in water soon creates water sores that are painful and can infect easily Dry your clothes off as best as possible by wringing and airing since wet clothing will detrimentally reduce body heat in cold weather Be sure to restore and secure equipment immediately after use since items are easily lost overboard especially in rough water Be especially careful with items that could puncture or tear the raft Do not throw anything away since you may find a need for used items somewhere down the line For example empty cans and plastic bags can hold rain water and metal bands from opened cans may be utilized as fish books Maintain protection from the elements as much as possible Keep your clothing on even if it s hot Rest as much as you can especially in the hot part of the day Exercise daily in your limited space by isotonic ally fl
4. AFT SPECIFICATIONS och des due esha 2 SECTION 5 OPERATION E STO 3 SECTION 6 EQUIPMENT s n a aaa aula Sas au su sss 6 SECTION 7 LIMITATIONS a cet Senses u kaqa h dos Hen del nds 7 1 THIS DOCUMENT IS THE COPYRIGHT OF SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Page 1 1 Date Saved May 14 Date Printed 1 May 14 OM8000 docx SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Operators Manual OPERATOR S MANUAL 04 11 PERSON LIFE RAFTS PART NUMBERS LIF8000 Series SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 1 This manual has been prepared as a guide to the operations of the Roaring forties Aviation 4 to 11 person liferafts 1 1 2 NOTE only Technicians holding current certificates from Safety Marine Australia Pty Ltd are permitted to carry out any test inspection survey or service on or to any Roaring Forties Safety Marine Australia or Dentrac Industries manufactured inflatable product These activities are to be performed at approved premises by Safety Marine Australia Pty Ltd 1 1 3 The location of approved premises can be obtained by contacting our sales office on Melbourne 6139555 521 1 THIS DOCUMENT IS THE COPYRIGHT OF SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Page 1 1 Date Saved May 14 Date Printed 1 May 14 0 8000 SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Operators Manual SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION 211 Our range of liferafts are designed to c
5. USTRALIA PTY LTD Date Saved May 14 8000 4 3 1 Date Printed 1 14 SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Operators Manual SECTION 4 LIFE RAFT SPECIFICATIONS Life rafts Packed with Standard Equipment Only Soft Pack Valise Hard Pack Fibreglass Container 4 Person 4 Person Weight Approximately 21 kg Dimension 640 x 400mm Dia Weight Approximately 31KG 320 x 590 x 840mm Life Raft Floor Surface Area in excess of 1 5m Life Raft Floor Surface Area in excess of 1 5m 6 Person Weight Approximately 25 kg Dimension 800 x 400mm Dia 6 Person Weight Approximately 35KG 320 x 590 x 840mm Life Raft Floor Surface Area in excess of 2 3m Life Raft Floor Surface Area in excess of 2 3m2 8 Person 8 Person Weight Approximately 32 kg Dimension 800 x 420mm Dia Weight Approximately 42KG 385 x 590 x 840mm Life Raft Floor Surface Area in excess of 3 0m Life Raft Floor Surface Area in excess of 3 0m 11 Person 11 Person Weight Approximately 38 kg Dimension 920 x 420mm Dia Weight Approximately 48KG 385 x 590 x 840mm Life Raft Floor Surface Area in excess of 3 72m2 Life Raft Floor Surface Area in excess of 3 72m2 THIS DOCUMENT IS THE COPYRIGHT OF SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Date Saved May 14 8000 4 2 Date Printed 1 14 SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Operators Manu
6. al SECTION 5 OPERATION NOTE The following operational procedure illustrates one possible evacuation method since individual operators may develop procedures tailored to their specific modes of operation SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 37 LEVANSWELL ROAD MOORABBIN VICTORIA 3189 AUSTRALIA TEL 03 9555 5211 FAX 03 9553 4380 5 1 RAFT 5 1 1 Deployment 5 1 2 After the decision to leave the craft the liferaft needs to be deployed Bring the craft toa complete stop 5 1 3 Take care to ensure that no sharp objects that could puncture the inflating raft are in the area 5 1 4 Ensure the liferaft operating painter line is secured to the craft or to evacuation co ordinator 5 1 5 Throw liferaft into the water 5 1 6 Pull out approximately 9 metres of slack lanyard until taught and then pull firmly until inflation occurs The valise will open and the buoyancy tube will inflate in approximately 10 to 30 seconds 5 1 7 After the raft is inflated utilize the retaining line to position the raft for boarding 5 1 8 CHECK THE PROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE LIFERAFT Check that the top and bottom buoyancy and centre strut or arch tube are inflated THIS DOCUMENT IS THE COPYRIGHT OF SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Page 3 Date Saved May 14 Date Printed 1 May 14 8000 4 SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Operators Manual 5 2 AWAY FROM SINKING CRAFT Use paddles Also use drogue by rolling into a ball and throw in dire
7. ction required Then haul on drogue line 5 2 1 Look for and rescue survivors Use rescue line and quoit Throw to survivor or pass quoit over arm and swim to survivor Lift unconscious survivor under armpits and slide backwards into liferaft 5 2 2 Collect useful items Clothing blankets etc Haul in emergency pack if it is not inside the liferaft 5 2 3 Keep all liferafts together To reach other liferafts use paddles and drogue as described above 5 2 4 Activate EPIRB if available 5 3 SUBSEQUENT ACTION 5 3 1 Tend injured survivors Keep them as warm and dry as possible If an emergency pack is fitted a first aid kit will be inside 5 3 2 Dry the liferaft floor Use baler and sponge pads 5 3 3 Inflate floor in cold conditions If inflatable floor is installed inflate floor through valve with bellows 5 3 4 Adjust doorway s to suit conditions Details on last pages 5 3 5 Stream drogue If not in use pull rolled drogue from ties Throw into sea 5 3 6 Open emergency pack Familiarise yourself with the contents 5 3 7 Check the canopy light If it is not alight check the connection of the cell The cell life is about 14 hours Save current during daylight hours by pushing the activator switch in 5 3 8 Ensure adequate ventilation at all times Yawning and lack of energy indicate the need for fresh air 5 3 9 Stability THIS DOCUMENT IS THE COPYRIGHT OF SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Page 4 Date Saved May 14 Date Printed
8. exing muscles and wiggling fingers and toes Be optimistic and keep a sense of humour 5 3 11 Food and water Rationing Water is the key to survival at sea Body water loss through sweating urinating and vomiting is as important as drinking water Therefore do as little as possible during hot hours work at a slow pace when necessary and take immediate action against seasickness by stretching out on the raft deck and being as still as possible DO NOT RATION WATER Drink as much as you need when you re thirsty then RATION YOUR SWEAT You need enough water to remain at a good energy level to help yourself and sipping water weakens you much faster through dehydration 5 3 12 Care of the raft The pressure in the raft flotation tube will fluctuate with the temperature In hot weather extra pressure will be relieved by the pressure relief valves on the exterior of the raft In cool weather and at night the raft pressure can be increased by utilizing the hand pump at the inflation valve Normally sharks may investigate your raft and go away without bothering you Do not dangle hands and or feet in the water or dispose of raw vomit or body wastes in the water since these may attract and excite sharks Plastic bag if possible vomit and or body wastes and throw them away from the raft Search and rescue teams are looking for you Normally rescue teams will locate you within 12 to 24 hours When they do arrive do what they tell you and let them ta
9. gh and durable type being single ply nylon rubber proofed resistant to abrasion bacteria and other marine attack 3 2 Buoyancy Chambers and Arch There are two buoyancy chambers inflated from one gas cylinder The arch tube is inflated by gas passing from the upper chambers The chambers and arch tube are made from a number of nylon rubber compound panels joined together with a self curing rubber adhesive The arch tube forms a support for the canopy when fully inflated All rafts are equipped with topping up bellows as part of the standard equipment supplied 3 3 Canopy The canopy is constructed from a single skin urethane coated nylon fabric highly visible in colour The canopy is attached to the arch tube using a rubber adhesive The join is achieved by bonding the lower edges of the canopy to the top buoyancy chamber 3 4 Flooring The floor is constructed from a single ply nylon material with a rubber compound outer proofing Attached to the underside of the floor are lead ballast stabilizer pockets gas cylinder and battery pockets A double skinned inflatable floor quilted in a circular pattern is available as an option 3 5 Boarding Ladder and Ramp 3 5 1 A webbing boarding ladder and a hauling in line are provided as standard equipment at each entrance A rescue line is attached to an internal lifeline loop inside one door entrance An inflatable boarding ramp is fitted to the entrance opposite the gas cylinder 3 6 Inflati
10. ing both inflation valves is a tee piece or tandem banjo bolt for Leafield type enabling a common supply of gas to both buoyancy chambers A topping up valve is fitted internally between the lower buoyancy chamber and the inflatable boarding ramp to act as a one way valve for inflation purposes As of April 2003 on all new rafts the topping up valve has been replaced with a Leafield blue spot valve 3 7 5 S E l Operating Head The S E I Model IVA inflation valve is a high performance highly reliable lanyard actuated valve designed for rapid and consistent inflation The valve is easily field serviceable and is designed for a five year duty cycle Information on servicing SEI operating heads is available in the SEI Service manual Fig 3 SEI OPERATING HEAD THIS DOCUMENT IS THE COPYRIGHT OF SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Page 3 2 Date Saved May 14 Date Printed 1 May 14 OM8000 docx SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Operators Manual RETAINER BODY BUOYANCY ADM MEMBER OUTER DOUBLER e INNER AN DOUBLER 1 WASHER CUP DIAPHRAM CLAMP NUT Figure 3 A8 Manometer Probe Deflate Key DEF126 Side View Stem Housing Spider Figure 4 Upper Bouyancy Tandem Banjo Bolt Lower Buoyancy gt Leafield Gas Inlet Figure 2 Leafield Inflation valve system VALV300 Leafield Relief Valve Leafield relief valve THIS DOCUMENT IS THE COPYRIGHT OF SAFETY MARINE A
11. ke care of you They know what to do and will be more aware of your condition than you will THIS DOCUMENT IS THE COPYRIGHT OF SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Page 5 Date Saved May 14 Date Printed 1 May 14 8000 4 SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Operators Manual SECTION 6 EQUIPMENT STANDARD EQUIPMENT Cruising Pack ITEM QUANTITY Seasick Bags 1 Per Person The bailer is fabricated of nylon Use the bailer to Bailer 1 remove water from the raft as required to keep it as dry as possible The hand pump is a dual action pump and is used for topping off the flotation tubes in the event of pressure loss during temperature changes or Air Bellows 1 extended use Push the pump fitting into the inflation valve until it is firmly attached Pump until the tube is fully inflated no wrinkles close inflation valve Rescue Signal Card 1 The sea anchor is attached to the lifeline on the raft and helps to keep an empty raft from being capsized by wind Although you want to be far enough away from the craft so that neither will Sea Drogue Sea Anchor 1 damage the you want to remain in the immediate area in order that rescue searchers can find you sooner If you have to speed up drift to get to a survivor or an object in the water pull in the sea anchor then throw it back out after you have drifted the necessary distance Use the signal mirror when you are in doubt about a 5 ability to see yo
12. on System 3 6 1 The CO2 N2 inflation system consists of a cylinder containing a charge Carbon Dioxide and Nitrogen connected by a high pressure hose to an inflation tee piece or tandem valve assembly which in turn is connected by an inflation valve separately to each buoyancy chamber 3 6 2 gas cylinder is fitted with a Sparklet or 5 1 operating head and a remote control which consists of a looped cable coupled to the operating line of the life raft 3 7 Valves 3 7 1 Buoyancy Chamber Valves The following valves are fitted to the buoyancy THIS DOCUMENT IS THE COPYRIGHT OF SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Page 3 1 Date Saved May 14 Date Printed 1 May 14 8000 4 3 7 1 1 3 7 1 2 3 7 2 3 7 2 1 3 7 2 2 SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Operators Manual One topping up valve is fitted externally to each buoyancy chamber The inflation and test adaptor fits into the valve The valve is also used for deflation One Halkey Roberts or Leafield relief valve is fitted externally to the lower buoyancy chamber and to the arch tube Brown spot 2 5 PSI A further two units are fitted on the top buoyancy One between the top buoyancy chamber and the arch tube to act as a transfer valve for arch inflation Blue spot 2 0 PSI and one externally White spot 2 75 PSI Buoyancy Chamber Valves One inflation valve of the six port type or Leafield gas inlet type is fitted externally to each buoyancy chamber Connect
13. onform to the standards and regulations of CASA ATSO C70a the rafts will accommodate 4 11 persons 2 1 2 The 4 to 11 person liferafts are similar design and all consist of circular twin buoyancy chambers each capable of supporting the full complement of personnel 2 1 3 arch tube supports a single skin protection canopy which is automatically erected by the inflation of the liferaft The canopy has been designed with two door entry for the 4 to 11 person liferafts The canopy is constructed in a highly visible colour with all weather protective closures 2 1 4 All liferafts are fully supplied with lifelines sea anchor and other necessary items of equipment to the required scale Major items in a typical emergency pack are shown in Table 1 The maximum life of perishable Emergency Items are set out in the replacement schedule 2 1 5 A safety knife is positioned inside the liferafts attached to the buoyancy tube convenient position This knife is to be used to cut the operating cord 2 1 6 The complete liferaft assembly when deflated and folded is then packed into a rigid container or valise sized accordingly to usage requirements THIS DOCUMENT IS THE COPYRIGHT OF SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Page 2 1 Date Saved May 14 Date Printed 1 May 14 8000 4 SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Operators Manual SECTION 3 DESCRIPTION 3 1 Proofed Fabrics The fabric used in the manufacture of the life rafts is of a tou
14. reshly charged SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Operators Manual SE a 5 20 0 m i I 2 X 5 2 N lt E 2 A x A 8 A 7 l j a ee Ly y nm 8 H u a a 4 N x 5 15 BY ay 4 mM ra 22 CRAT A A T A 4 J 7 2 mm 2 5 x FA I N aan x lt 9 4 5 2 I gt x lt gt k 4 22 fi N p ak a aie J3 2 a 5 5 8 2 THIS DOCUMENT IS THE COPYRIGHT OF SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Date Saved May 14 8000 4 7 2 Date Printed 1 14
15. ur signal flare It can be used indefinitely Mirror flashes can be seen about 1 20 miles so the mirror should be in constant use during daylight sunny hours Sweep the horizon flashing the mirror Each person should take a turn at this Keep the mirror surface as clean and fingerprint free as possible Heliograph Signal Mirror Fishing Kit 1 Adhesive Repair Kit 1 Immediate Action Leaflet 1 Rescue Line amp Quoit 1 Throwing Ring The hand paddles can be used to paddle the raft close to retrievable persons the water to Paddles 1 pair paddle toward land or rescue craft The dehydrated compressed sponge takes up very little space in the equipment kit and can be used Sponges 1 Per Person along with the bailing bucket to keep the raft floor dry Leak Stoppers 1 set The flashlight be seen about 3nm on open 1 sea During the first night flash SOS 3 short 3 i long 3 short sweeping the sky For nights after THIS DOCUMENT IS THE COPYRIGHT OF SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Page 6 Date Saved May 14 Date Printed 1 May 14 OM8000 docx SAFETY MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Operators Manual the first use the flashlight signal only when you hear an aircraft or see a ship s lights The whistle is used to signal other rafts survivors and assist rescue searchers in locating you at Rescue Whistle 1 night or in the fog Use it to signal SOS 3 short
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