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Typical Procedure
- Visual inspect container for damage
- Cylinder removed for later tests
- Detailed inspection of raft
- Dry air pressure and leak tests
- Replace outdated items
- CO2 Cylinder Inspection
- USCG/SOLAS rafts after 10 years require extra pressure,
seam & cylinder tests
- Secure emergency packs
- Connect light system
- Connect cylinder and inflation system
- Attachments inspected and secured
- Life raft is repacked per manufacturer specifications
- Inflation firing cable attached to painter line
- Container gaskets and seals replaced
- Install bursting straps
- Valises are sealed or laced
- All labels inspected/replaced as required
- All procedures documented and kept on file
- Issue certificates and notify owner
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Checklist
of Dated Items
- Hand Flares
- Parachute Flares
- Signals Smoke
- Repair Cement
- Batteries
- First Aid Kit
- Food Rations
- Drinking Water
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Other Possible Fees
- Manufacturers Certificates
- Gaskets & Seals
- Bursting Straps
- Vacuum Bags
- CO2 Cylinder testing & refilling
- Hydrostatic Releases
- Labels
- Five-year tests
- Necessary Air Pressure Test
- Floor Test
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