Viking PS4116 Operation & User’s Manual

Protecting people and business IMMERSION SUIT / CONSTANT WEAR SUIT PS4116 User Manual Approved acc. to LSA code MSC 48(66) and IMO Res. MSC 81(70) as amended – 15027-1 level D

with the LSA Code (International Life Saving Appliance code, Resolution MSC.48(66)) and MSC 81(70) and EN ISO 15027-1, performance level D. The device is in accordance with Council Directive no. 89/686/EEC and has been type examined by Force Certification A/S, NB0200, Park Allé 345, 3605 Brøndby, DK. The suit is categorized as following: • Non-insulated immersion suit • Constant wear suit (dry-type suit system) - performance level D Warning This suit system does not perform as a personal flotation device and will not turn an unconscious wearer to a face up position. This suit system has to be worn with a compatible SOLAS approved lifejacket to maintain SOLAS approval, or an ISO approved lifejacket approved to EN ISO12402 part 2 or 3 to maintain the ISO approval. The suit system may increase the risk of heat stress. Important Check that neck seal and wrist cuffs seal tightly to prevent water penetration. 1. PERFORMANCE LEVEL Thermal protection non-insulated immersion suit: 1 hour at 5 C° Thermal protection constant wear suit - performance level D: 2 hours at 10 C° Please notice that protection against cold water depends on the insulation of the suit in correlation with water temperature. Warning Estimated thermal protection time according to performance level D is based on standard testing conditions in accordance with ISO 15027-3. Other environmental conditions and personal characteristics may change thermal protection time. 2. REQUIRED UNDERCLOTHING Always wear warm underwear, i.e. cotton underwear (short-sleeved, short-legged), long- sleeved heavy cotton shirt, cotton trousers, woolen socks – calf length, two woolen long sleeved pullovers and appropriate footwear. 3. TRAINING BEFORE USE We recommend all users to participate in training with the immersion suit in a swimming pool to ensure that the user is familiar with the immersion suit. 4. CLEANING (FIGURE 1) See figure 1 or ship the immersion suit to a servicing station. Find your nearest servicing station on www.viking-life.com. 5. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Store the suit in a cool, dark and dry place. 6. DONNING INSTRUCTION (FIGURE 2) 1. Remove hood and footwear. 2. Don the suit - legs first. 3. Zip the front zipper. a) Put on the hood. 4. Don the lifejacket. 5. Don the gloves. 6. Jump into the water - feet first. Turn onto your back. If necessary switch on the locating light. 7. MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION AND REPAIR Maintenance is an important factor for your safety. IMMERSION SUIT / CONSTANT WEAR SUIT PS4116

month in accordance with IMO MSC/Circ. 1047. At the time of this monthly check, the front zip must be lubricated with the enclosed lubricant. VIKING recommends that the suit is inspected at an approved servicing station once a year. Repairs should be carried out by an approved servicing station. Find your nearest servicing station on www.viking-life.com. 8. AFTER USE IN WATER 1. Rinse the suit exterior with fresh water. 2. Hang the suit to dry on a wide hanger and allow to air. 3. When the immersion suit is dry, repack the immersion suit in accordance with instructions or keep it on a wide hanger. 9. PACKING THE SUIT (FIGURE 3) 1. Place the suit flat on the floor. Unzip. 2. Fold up the feet up to the crotch. 3. Fold the legs up over the feet. 4. Fold the sleeves across the chest. 5. Place the suit into the bag. 10. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Store the suit in a cool, dark and dry place. 11. SPARE PARTS Please contact an approved VIKING servicing station. Find your nearest servicing station on www.viking-life.com. IMMERSION SUIT / CONSTANT WEAR SUIT PS4116 3. 1 2 3 4 5 2. 1 2 3 3A 5 4 6 1.

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