VIKING PV9210 Inflatable Life Jacket User Manual

VIKING PV9210 Inflatable Life Jacket

Product Information

Lifejacket VIKING RescYouTM Horizon (PV9210)

The VIKING RescYouTM Horizon (PV9210) lifejacket is an inflatable lifejacket designed to provide buoyancy and ensure safety in water. It meets the standards of EN ISO 12402-2 and EN ISO 12402-6. When fully inflated, the lifejacket offers a buoyancy of at least 275 Newton. It is suitable for individuals weighing between 40 kg and over 100 kg, with a chest measurement ranging from 60 cm to 150 cm. The production date and serial number can be found on the ID label on the buoyancy chamber.

It is important to note that gas cylinders used in the lifejacket are dangerous goods and should be kept away from children and not misused.

Product Usage Instructions

Training Before Use:

• Before using the lifejacket, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with its operation and test it in a safe environment like a swimming pool.

• To inflate the lifejacket, use the oral inflation tube and blow air into it. Wear your normal clothes during training.

• After testing, make sure to thoroughly empty the buoyancy of air.

• Instructions for Use (Figure 1):

  1. Put on the lifejacket like a jacket.
  2. Close the front buckle.
  3. Adjust the strap for a secure fit.
  4. Close the crutch strap buckle.
  5. The lifejacket will automatically inflate after water immersion (if equipped with automatic inflator) or can be manually inflated by pulling the release handle.
  6. Ensure that all buckles are closed and adjustments are tight before entering the water.

• Automatic Inflation:

  • The buoyancy chamber of automatically inflated lifejackets will inflate within approximately 5 seconds after water immersion.

• Manual Inflation:

  • To manually inflate the lifejacket, pull the release handle located on the right-hand side of the lifejacket.
  • Alternatively, open the protective cover and blow air into the oral inflation tube located on the left-hand side of the buoyancy chamber.

• Maintenance:
  Regular maintenance is essential to ensure the lifejacket’s functionality in case of an accident.

  • For recreational use, it is recommended to have your lifejacket serviced every second year at a VIKING certified servicing station.
  • For professional use, it is recommended to have your lifejacket serviced annually at a VIKING certified servicing station.
  • Find your nearest servicing station on www.VIKING-life.com.

Checking Before Use:

Prior to each use, perform the following checks according to the manufacturer’s instructions:

• For lifejackets with automatic inflators, ensure the indicator is green and the lifejacket is properly equipped.
• Regularly check that the lifejacket is intact by inflating it and leaving it inflated for 12 hours.
• Check for any damages or signs of wear.

DESCRIPTION

The VIKING RescYouTM Horizon (PV9210) lifejacket is an inflatable lifejacket.
The lifejacket conforms to the regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and the Council and complies with EN ISO 12402-2:2020 (automatic) or 12402-6:2020 (user assissted PFD – manual only without cylinder seal indication).
The lifejacket is type examined by Force

Certification, NB0200, Park Allé 345, DK-2605 Brøndby.
When fully inflated the VIKING RescYouTM Horizon (PV9210) lifejacket provides buoyancy of min. 275 Newton and is intended for persons weighing from 40 kg up to more than 100 kg with a chest measurement between 60-150 cm.
Production date as well as serial number are placed on the ID label on the buoyancy chamber.
The VIKING RescYouTM Horizon (PV9210) lifejacket is available with either Halkey Roberts® inflator (manual inflation only or automatic) or Hammar® inflator (automatic). Please check which type of inflator your lifejacket is equipped with. The lifejacket uses a 60 g CO2 cylinder.
Gas cylinders are dangerous goods, and must be kept away from children and not misused.

Note:
The bobbin in the Halkey Roberts® inflator must be replaced annually from first use. Do not use bobbins that are more than four years old.
The production date is printed on the bobbin itself.

TRAINING BEFORE USE

Train yourself in the use of the device and test it in a swimming pool or another safe condition before use. Inflate the lifejacket orally using the oral inflation tube. Wear your normal clothes when training. After testing, the buoyancy must be emptied thoroughly of air.

INSTRUCTION FOR USE

(FIGURE 1)

1. Put on as a jacket.
2. Close the front buckle.
3. Adjust the strap.
4. Close the crutch strap buckle.
5. The lifejacket inflates automatically after water immersion (if equipped with automatic inflator) or can be manually inflated with a strong pull of the release handle.
   Remember to check that buckles are closed and tighten adjustments before entering the water.

The automatically inflated lifejackets can be inflated in three different ways:

• Automatic inflation
  The buoyancy chamber inflates within approx. 5 seconds after water immersion.

• Manual inflation
  The lifejacket inflates with a strong pull of the release handle placed at the righthand side of the lifejacket.

• Oral inflation
  Open the protective cover and blow air into the oral inflation tube placed on the left-hand side of the buoyancy chamber.

The manually inflated lifejacket can be inflated in two different ways:

• Manual inflation
  The lifejacket inflates with a strong pull of the release handle placed at the right-hand side of the lifejacket.

• Oral inflation
  Open the protective cover and blow air into the oral inflation tube placed on the lefthand side of the buoyancy chamber.
  WARNING: User must inflate the PFD for flotation and face-up righting.
  WARNING: Although it has been tested to withstand excess pressure, never inflate the buoyancy chamber by mouth before inflation.

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance of your lifejacket as well as initial testing is essential to your safety in case of an accident.

Recreational use:
It is recommended that you hand in your lifejacket for service every second year at a VIKING certified servicing station.

Professional use:
It is recommended that you hand in your lifejacket for service annually at a VIKING certified servicing station.
Find your nearest servicing station on www.VIKING-life.com.

Note: If the lifejacket is equipped with an automatic Halkey Roberts® inflator, the bobbin must be replaced annually from first use. Do not use bobbins more than four years old. The production date is printed on the bobbin itself.

CHECKING BEFORE USE
Regularly check that the lifejacket is intact by inflating it and leaving it inflated for 12 hours.
Check that the lifejacket is undamaged.
Check before each use according to manufacturer’s instruction:

Lifejacket with Halkey Roberts® inflator

1. You may inflate the lifejacket orally.
   Then repack it as described in Packing (4.3).
   Note: Avoid activating the inflator.

2. Check oral inflation valve and tube.

3.  Check whistle.

4. Check straps and buckles.

5. Open the protective cover at its right side and check the inflator:

Automatic inflator:

• The indicator must be green.
• The lifejacket must be equipped with a 60 g CO2 cylinder.

Manual inflator:

• The green lock pin must be mounted in the inflator.
• The lifejacket must be equipped with a 60g CO2 cylinder.
• The opening of the CO2 cylinder must not be pierced – check by unscrewing the CO2 cylinder.
• Install the CO2 cylinder into the inflator and hand tighten.
• Close the protective cover.
  WARNING: Check the status of the gas cylinder before each use. Ensure the cylinder is not pierced and is screwed in tight. Failure to do this may result in the PFD failing to inflate correctly.

Lifejacket with Hammar® inflator

1. Open the protective cover at its right side and check the inflator.
   Note: The inflator does not function if:

   • There is air in the buoyancy chamber.
   • Expiry date is overdue.
   • The indicator in the yellow hydrostatic inflator is red.

2. The lifejacket must be equipped with a 60 g CO2 cylinder.

3. Check the oral inflation valve and tube.

4. Check whistle.

5. Check straps and buckles.

6. Check that the lifejacket is undamaged.
   You may inflate the lifejacket orally but remember to empty it again.
   Then repack it as described in Packing (4.3).
   Note: Avoid activating the inflator.

7. Close the protective cover.

The hydrostatic inflator can only be opened using a special opener enclosed in the spare parts set.

IMPORTANT: If the lifejacket is not intact, do not use it. Make sure that the release line and handle is hanging freely and visible outside the protective cover.

CLEANING

Clean the lifejacket in mild soapy water only.

PACKING

(See photos on flap)

A LIFEJACKET WITH HALKEY ROBERTS® INFLATOR (AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL)

1. Place the lifejacket on a table. Slide the neoprene cover over the CO2 bottle and attach the elastic band.
2. Attach the LIFT webbing on the hook/ loop material of the buoyancy chamber.
3. Fold the cover in along the hook/loop closure at the right side.
4. Fold up the bottom right side.
5. Fold the other side of the cover over and close it along the hook/loop closure.
6. Fold the cover in along the hook closure at the left side.
7. Automatic: Fold up the bottom of the left side. The release handle must protrude from the bottom of the cover.
8. Manual: Fold up the bottom of the left side. The release handle must protrude from the side of the cover.
9. A+B Fold the other side of the cover over and close it along the hook/loop closure.
10. If the lifejacket is equipped with a sprayhood, fold the sprayhood as a fan.
11. Close the cover at the top.
12. Fold in the corners at both sides.
13. Close the cover completely.
    Important: The release line/handle must be visible outside the cover.

LIFEJACKET WITH HAMMAR® INFLATOR

1. Place the lifejacket on a table. Attach the LIFT webbing on the hook/loop material on the buoyancy chamber.

2. Fold the cover in along the hook/loop closure at the right side.

3. Fold up the bottom right side.

4. Fold the other side of the cover over and close it along the hook/loop closure.

5. Fold the cover in along the hook in the left side.

6. Fold up the bottom of the left side.
   Place release line in the corner and must protrude from the bottom of the cover.

7. Fold the other side of the cover over and close it along the hook/loop closure

8. If the lifejacket is equipped with a sprayhood, fold the sprayhood as a fan.

9. Close the cover in the middle.

10. Fold in the corners at both sides.

11. Close the cover completely.
    Important: The release line/handle must be visible outside the cover.

REPLACING THE CO2 CYLINDER AND BOBBIN – HALKEY ROBERTS® 1F

Automatic inflator
After use in freshwater dry the lifejacket.
If the lifejacket has been used in saltwater, it must be rinsed with freshwater and then dried. Remove any air in the lifejacket using the oral inflation valve.
DISASSEMBLY (see figures 2 and 3 on page 18 and 19)

Step 1:
Unpack or open the lifejacket so that the inflator is visible. Remove the protective neoprene cover. Slide the cylinder holder and O-ring (figure 2) down so it is not holding on to the manifold nut. Unscrew the cylinder from the inflator.

Step 2:
Remove gas CO2 cylinder by rotating cylinder counter-clockwise and removing the cylinder from holder and O-ring. Discard cylinder.

Step 3:
Remove cap by turning counter-clockwise.

Step 4:
Remove the bobbin from the cap or housing unit. Discard bobbin (yellow). Check the housing to be sure it is clear and dry.

Note: The bobbin (yellow) body may remain in the housing or in the cap assembly when you remove the cap. The bobbin body must be removed before rearming.

REARMING

Note: Rearming must follow the sequence below.

Step 5:
A new bobbin must be used. New bobbin must have been purchased within four (4) years. If the bobbin purchase date is unknown, check the date on the bobbin and replace it if it is more than four (4) years.

Step 6:

IMPORTANT!
Bobbin (yellow) must be installed into the housing (Figure 3), white side up, aligning the slots on the bobbin with the ridges inside the threaded housing. The bobbin will slide in easily if installed correctly.

Step 7:
Install cap by screwing clockwise until it meets the housing shoulder.
Note: There should be no gap between the cap and the housing shoulder.

Step 8:
Check the new cylinder to be sure it has not been punctured.

Step 9:
Install a new cylinder by engaging the cylinder threads with the inflator threads. Turn the cylinder clockwise till a firm seal is achieved.

WARNING: Lifejacket will only inflate if the cylinder is turned to a full stop.
Slide the O-ring and the cylinder holder onto the holder and into the groove (Figure 2).

Slide the cylinder holder and O-ring over the cylinder. The cylinder holder and O-ring assembly should be holding the manifold nut.
Attach the protective neoprene cover.

Step 10:
Make sure the service indicator is green.

Manual inflator (See figure 4 on page19)

• After use in freshwater dry the lifejacket. If the lifejacket has been used in saltwater, it must be rinsed with freshwater and then dried. Empty the lifejacket of air using the oral inflation valve.
• Unscrew and discard the used CO2 cylinder (1).
• If the release arm (3) has been pulled, push it back in place and attach the lock pin (4) above the release arm.
• Gasket (2) under the CO2 cylinder must be removed and discarded. Insert a new gasket in the inflator (5).
• Install the CO2 cylinder into the inflator (5) and hand tighten.

REPLACEMENT OF CO2 CYLINDER –HAMMAR® INFLATOR

Please see separate instruction folder from Hammar®.

SPARE PARTS

Please contact a certified VIKING servicing station. Find your nearest servicing station on www.VIKING-life.com.

STORAGE
We recommend that the lifejacket is stored in a dry place, possibly suspended on a hanger in a wardrobe. Unintended inflation may occur. This may be due to a combination of moisture and vibration. If service

APPLICATIONS AND LIMITATIONS

VIKING RescYouTM Horizon (PV9210) lifejacket is designed for yachting and working purposes within the shipping and offshore industry.

WARNING: In cold environments inflation may be slower and lower performance may result.
The lifejacket has been tested in water
temperatures ranging from -1°C to 30°C. At water temperatures below zero, automatic inflation may be delayed. If so, release it manually.
Full performance may not be achieved using waterproof clothing or in other circumstances, for instance special clothing such as sailor’s wear with buoyancy as it may reduce lifejacket’s ability to turn an unconscious person in the water.
The lifejacket must be fully inflated for it to function as a lifejacket. Do not use as a cushion.
Never wear other clothing or harness over the lifejacket.
Please note that a lifejacket fitted with Hammar® inflators only inflates automatically when submerged in water deeper than 10 cm.

VIKING offers a wide range of high quality products

For more information on VIKING Personal Protective Equipment visit VIKING- life.com.

TM VIKING and VIKING Life-Saving Equipment logo are trademarks of VIKING Life- Saving Equipment A/S.
Halkey-Roberts® is a registered trademark of the Halkey-Roberts Corporation.
Hammar® is a registered trademark of CM Hammar AB.

VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT A/S · Tel. +45 76 11 81 00 · e-mail: VIKING @VIKING-life.com

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