Maintenance Inflatable Life Jackets, Commercial shipping and yachting

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Inflatable Life Jackets:

The life of life jackets has been limited by the material fatigue over time. The life of inflatable life jackets has been generally limited to ten years. Requirement for this ten-year period, however, regular maintenance of the life jackets in an interval of more than two years. This service interval is for life jackets, which are used in recreational boating, highly recommended.

The maintenance was documented by the gluing of the FSR-service badge, which in turn displays the date the next inspection - as the TÜV sticker on a car. In the commercial and industrial area, the maintenance interval can vary depending on use and intensity of use of the devices significantly shorter.


Solid lifejackets:

The durability of solid lifejackets in the recreational boating is a maximum of ten years. This type is the West, almost maintenance-free, but he is to undergo an annual visual inspection. Any damage to the material (eg cracks, fraying, cuts in fabric or webbing, color changes, damaged hardware), and changes in buoyancy (eg by heat, sunlight, improper storage and mishandling) can be used for a life-threatening deterioration undertaking safety of the device, that an immediate separation is recommended. If in doubt, ask your dealer for your service station or the manufacturer directly.

Solid SOLAS life jackets for the area and commercial use may have a shorter life or require shorter inspection intervals. It may be possible to fit an FSR-service badge with defined service intervals are required. For questions or uncertainties or to help Companies authorized by the manufacturers.