How the Automatic Inflation System Works

The UML Automatic system activates when the Cartridge Mechanism comes into contact with water. The cartridge mechanism is a compressed high powered spring which is held by a paper element. When the paper element comes into contact with water it releases the spring which pushes a plunger forward, in turn forcing a cutter into the Co² cylinder. The cutter allows the Co² to travel through the Co² gas hole in the inflator head and inflate the lifejacket.

The Automatic system is backed up by a manual override, which allows the user to pull the toggle and inflate the lifejacket.

The Pro Sensor Automatic incorporates the added advantages of an indication system, that:

• Indicates if the CO² Cylinder has been pierced.
• Indicates if the CO² Cylinder is correctly.
• Indicates the status of the automatic cartridge.
• Indicates if the automatic is fitted correctly.
  

All crewmembers should wear a lifejacket. Ensure the lifejacket fits correctly and is suitable for the person wearing it.

	EN 393 - 50 N buoyancy aid For use by good swimmers in safe waters only as long as assistance is at hand. Not safe for unconscious persons..
	EN 395 - 100 N Lifejacket suitable for adults and children who are swimmers for use in inland waters and safe areas. Only limited protection for unconscious persons, depending on clothing.
	EN 396 - 150 N lifejacket for swimmers and non-swimmers, for all waters. Only limited protection for unconscious persons wearing heavy waterproof clothing or in extreme sea states.
	EN 399 - 275 N Lifejacket for offshore use and extreme conditions. Immediate protection for unconscious persons, with turnover guaranteed within 5 seconds. Adequate buoyancy even with heavy clothing.

Mark 5 Automatic Inflator