SWITLIK MOM 8-S User manual

Owner's Manual

Switlik Survival Product’s

MOMTM 8-S Man Overboard Module

Owner’s Manual

This publication is issued as the owner's manual for the Switlik Survival Product’s

MOMTM 8-S Man Overboard Module, part number S-4134-1.

This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part, by any means, without

permission. For information, address all questions to:

Switlik Parachute Company

1325 E. State Street

Trenton, NJ 08607

(609) 587-3300

(609) 586-6647 FAX

www.switlik.com

Switlik Survival Product’s

MOMTM 8-S Man Overboard Module

Owner’s Manual

TOC

Table of Contents

Chapter

Page

WARNINGS

Description

Mounting Instructions

Operating Instructions

Operating Limitations

Care & Servicing Instructions

Cleaning

Servicing

Identification Label

Cleaning-Detailed

Servicing-Detailed

Unpacking the MOMTM 8-S

Inspection

Preparing to Fold

Folding the Underarm Flotation Device

Folding the Pylon

Folding the Sea Anchor

Packing the MOMTM 8-S

Storage

Replacement Parts

Servicing Record

Switlik Survival Product’s

MOMTM 8-S Man Overboard Module

Owner’s Manual

WARNINGS

WARNING! Read these instructions fully before use. Failure to do so may result in

injury or death.

WARNING! This device must be used in accordance with the instructions in this manual

for maximum performance. Failure to comply with instructions could result in a lower

level of performance or in failure of the device, which could result in death. Under some

circumstances, even if used properly this device may not save your life.

WARNING! Do not inflate this device orally via the included oral inflation tubes and then

pull the inflation tab. This could cause injury and may overstress the buoyancy

chamber.

WARNING! This device is not designed to satisfy the requirements of a life raft for

extended durations.This unit is designed for man-overboard or individual rescue

operations.

WARNING! This unit requires limited periodic maintenance to ensure operation in an

emergency. Do not use this unit if it has not been properly maintained. See “Care and

Maintenance” section for additional details.

WARNING! Do not open or otherwise disassemble this device until needed.

Maintenance should be performed only when needed. See “Care and Maintenance”

section for additional details.

WARNING! Never use this device if it has obvious damage.

Switlik Survival Product’s

MOMTM 8-S Man Overboard Module

Owner’s Manual

Description

The Switlik Survival Product’s MOMTM 8-S Man Overboard Module is designed to

rescue a man overboard victim. The device consists of an underarm flotation unit, a sea

anchor and a lighted pylon. The flotation unit provides buoyancy to the victim and also

acts as a lifting sling to pull the victim back onto the boat.

A pylon is tethered to the underarm flotation device and supports a water-activated

light approximately six feet above the water. A ballast bag at the base of the pylon

helps keep it vertical.

A sea anchor is also attached to the underarm flotation device. The sea anchor is

designed to minimize drifting. There is a wire cable in the mouth of the sea anchor to

hold it open.

The MOMTM 8-S can be rearmed and repacked by the user.

In the event of a man overboard, alert the crew and begin your planned man overboard

procedure. Slow the boat, then lift the red flap on top of the valise. Under the flap is a

red inflation pull tab. Pull the tab upwards with a quick jerk. The flotation device inside

will inflate and release itself from the valise. Immediately put the boat about causing it to

backwind. At this point, perform a quick stop maneuver. Once alongside the boat, reach

down and grab the lifting straps to pull the victim aboard. On boats with high freeboard,

connect hoisting tackle to the lifting rings on the lifting straps and hoist the victim

aboard.

Switlik Survival Product’s

MOMTM 8-S Man Overboard Module

Owner’s Manual

Switlik Survival Product’s

MOMTM 8-S Man Overboard Module

Owner’s Manual

Mounting Instructions

The MOMTM 8-S must be installed vertically, outside the toerail, in a location free of

obstructions or possible entanglements. It is critical to the operation of the MOM that

there be a clear path between the bottom of the valise and the water to allow the

inflatable devices to fall freely without becoming entangled.

On most boats the best location is outboard on the stern pulpit. However, if hull design

or fittings on the transom impede the free deployment of the MOM into the water,

installation on the quarter is possible. The problem with quarter-mounting is that there is

danger of damaging the unit during maneuvers at the dock.

The ideal location is at the intersections of all vertical and upper horizontal members of

the pulpit rail.

Switlik Survival Product’s

MOMTM 8-S Man Overboard Module

Owner’s Manual

This mounting will work with either a

rail or a lifeline.

Even an angled stanchion will work.

Switlik Survival Product’s

MOMTM 8-S Man Overboard Module

Owner’s Manual

If this location is not available, the MOMTM 8-S unit may be mounted on parallel rails. The

lower rail attachment can be made with either the lacing flap or the lacing flap cord, depending

on the distance between the two rails.

To secure the MOMTM 8-S to the rails, fully unlace the lacing flap. Place the flap over the

top rail (or lifeline) and lace the flap back up. Note the lacing pattern below.

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