Showing posts with label Immersion suit maintenance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Immersion suit maintenance. Show all posts

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Immersion suit maintenance ( Complete explanation)

           
           Maintenance of Immersion suit 


Totally 3 types 


1.monthly
2.quarterly 
3.Three yearly 



                   1.Monthly


• check condition of storage bag.
• donning instructions should be visible.
• check condition of zipper.
• check condition of rectro reflective tape.
• check condition of whistle 
• check expiry date of light battery.



                     2. Quarterly


• check head support & buoyancy ring to be inflated and tested for leaks.


                     3.  Three yearly 


• sent ashore for maintenance
• if unable to sent ashore and maintenance has to    be done onboard, then pressure kit should be          provided and testing to be done as per flag state instructions.
• test with air pressure of 0.7 to 1.4 kpa
• apply soap, look for bubbles.
• whereever bubbles seen coming out, mark that area.
• let it dry, repair as per manufacturers instructions.





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