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OWNER'S MANUAL

Switlik Survival Product’s MOMTM 8-A Man Overboard Module

Owner’s Manual

This publication is issued as the owner's manual for the Switlik Survival Product’s MOMTM 8-A Man Overboard Module, part number 800010.

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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


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Table of Contents

Chapter Page WARNINGS 1 Description 2 Mounting Instructions

Locating the MOMTM 8-A 4 Adapters 6 Stanchion Clips 6 Spacers 7 Mounting the Canister 7 Fastpins 7 Installing the Safety Cable 8

Operating Instructions Use of Equipment 9 Sight and Alert 10 Victim’s Actions 10 Windward vs Leeward Rescue 10 Retrieve and Deflate 10

Operating Limitations 11 Care & Servicing Instructions

Cleaning 12 Servicing 12

Storage 13 Replacement Parts 14 Servicing Record 15 Warranty 16


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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. Maintenance should be performed only by an authorized service center. See “Care and Maintenance” section for additional details. WARNING! Do not open or otherwise disassemble this device until needed. Maintenance should be performed only by an authorized service center. See “Care and Maintenance” section for additional details. WARNING! Never use this device if it has obvious damage. Maintenance should be performed only by an authorized service center. See “Care and Maintenance” section for additional details.


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Description

The Switlik Survival Product’s MOMTM 8-A 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 in a compact canister. All devices are tethered together and folded in the canister in a specific manner to allow deployment. In a man overboard emergency, the equipment is deployed by pulling out the stainless steel pin marked “Pull to Release” on top of the canister. The devices fall clear of the vessel, inflating automatically in a matter of seconds, with the flotation unit providing buoyancy to the victim while also acting as a lifting sling to pull the victim back onto the boat. The underarm flotation device and pylon are inflated by small CO2 cartridges. Gravity initiates the inflation sequence of the devices. First, the bottom lid drops out, followed by the pylon and the underarm flotation device, with the sea anchor close behind. The underarm flotation device (UFD), has 35 pounds of buoyancy when inflated. Lifting straps built into the device aids in recovery of the person overboard. Records of the inspection and owner’s name are noted in a data block on the UFD. 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. Two strips of reflective tape are provided for increased visibility at night. The bottom canister lid is attached to the pylon with a short tether. 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 canister is made from molded polyethylene, 1/8″ thick. There are three mounting rails located on the back of the canister. The mounting hardware supplied can be attached to both the mounting rails and the stern pulpit. Recesses on the upper sides of the canister are finger holds to make it easy to put on and take off the rail. Located on the top of the canister is the deployment pull handle. Under no circumstances, other than an actual emergency, pull this handle out! The mounting hardware supplied with every MOM unit consists of pieces to fit around rails, with all necessary stainless steel nuts, bolts and fastpins. The kit allows a wide variety of possible mounting configurations that will suit nearly all vessels. The plastic pieces are glass-filled nylon for maximum strength. They are designed to provide breakaway failure in the event of a severe blow to the unit. Each "knob" has a breaking strength of approximately 244 pounds. The MOMTM 8-A must be serviced by a factory-authorized service center.


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Mounting Instructions

LOCATING THE MOMTM 8-A The MOMTM 8-A 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 canister and the water to allow the inflatable devices to fall freely without becoming entangled. Do not mount the MOM on lifelines. Under no circumstances drill holes or put screws into the MOM canisters. 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 MOM unit during maneuvers at the dock. The ideal location is at the intersections of all vertical and upper horizontal members of the pulpit rail. If your boat is not equipped with conventional tubular stainless steel pulpit, or if the pulpit is set more than a few inches from the toerail, a bracket can be made from wood or metal and secured to the slotted mounting rails on the back of the MOM canister.

This unit is mounted at the right angle intersection of a rail and stanchion.

This unit is mounted at the intersection of a rail and angled stanchion.


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ADAPTERS

This unit is mounted on parallel rails. The rails must be no more than 11” apart.

Mounting on parallel rails more than 11” apart requires an Extension Rail.

If no other options are available, the unit may also be mounted on a single stanchion.


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Add the adapters to the mounting rails. There are three (3) adapters in the mounting kit. Typically, one adapter is mounted on one rail, and two (2) adapters are mounted on the other mounting rail. The adapter fits over the rail snugly and is held in place with a machine screw, approximately 2-1/4” in length. Line up the screw holes in the adapter with one of the slots in the side of the mounting rail.

The image above is an arbitrary view of the position of the adapters. The final position of your adapters will depend on the location of your handrail, and the rail or stanchion beneath it. Generally speaking, the further away the adapters are mounted from each other, the stronger your mount will be. Plan to have an adapter at the top of each mounting rail. The third adapter must be able to reach a lower rail, or a stanchion. The lower rail, or stanchion, cannot be further than 11” from the upper rail. If your installation exceeds this distance, you will need to add an extension rail (P/N 840022) to one of your mounting rails. The extension rail will give you approximately 7” additional length to your mounting rail. STANCHION CLIPS To attach the adapters to the rails, you will need to install the stanchion clips included in your mounting kit. Assemble the stanchion clips on the handrail, but don’t tighten them until they match up with the adapters on the mounting rails. Once the handrail adapters are installed, locate the third adapter to a nearby rail or stanchion. The kit contains three (3) sets of stanchion clips sized to fit rails of 7/8”, 1”, 1-1/8” and 1-1/4” diameters. If the clips don’t fit your rail, you can use a hose clamp to attach the adapter directly to it. Use tape under the hose clamp to protect the finish on your handrail.


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SPACERS If you use the extension rail, there will be an additional offset of about 5/8” from the lower rail. To compensate for this offset, you can place spacers between the adapters and the mounting rails on the top rail. The spacers are included in your mounting kit.

MOUNTING THE CANISTER Place the adapters on the canister onto the stanchion clips. Adjust the clips for proper fit. Then, remove the canister and securely tighten all stanchion clips. Re-install the canister. FASTPINS Once your canister is mounted to the rails, slide fastpins through the holes in the adapters to prevent the unit from hopping off the stanchion clips.


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INSTALLING THE SAFETY CABLE The Safety Cable (PIN 840024) is an optional retaining cable. While the normal MOM installation is secure, when mounted on the quarter, the safety cable provides extra retention during vessel/piling interaction. The safety cable consists of a modified spacer with a cable through it. The cable has a loop on one end and a spring clip on the other. Mount the spacer onto one of the canister mounting rails, using the hardware provided. Loop the cable around the stanchion(s), then secure the spring clip to the loop at the other end of the cable.


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Operating Instructions

USE OF EQUIPMENT Explain the MOM to everyone who comes aboard. In the event of a man overboard emergency, every member of the crew must be prepared to act immediately. Although the MOM provides the fastest way to get rescue equipment into the water, actual rescue requires additional action by captain and crew. The captain should drill the crew thoroughly and frequently on the procedures to follow in such an emergency. As soon as a crewmember sees someone fall overboard, he must shout, “Pull the MOM! Man Overboard!”. Immediately, the crewmember nearest the MOM should pull the release pin on top of the canister. The inflatable equipment will fall out of the bottom, into the water, and start to inflate automatically. All devices will inflate in 4 to 6 seconds and float clear of the boat.

1. PULL PIN

2. BOTTOM COVER FALLS

3. PYLON INFLATES 4. UFD INFLATES 5. SEA ANCHOR DEPLOYS


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SIGHT AND ALERT The helmsman should designate a crewmember to sight the person overboard and shout to the crew that he is coming about. Immediately put the boat about causing it to backwind. We recommend that all helmsmen study the Quick-Stop maneuver. Crew members should perform tasks as assigned by the captain such as starting the engine, taking down sails, preparing a heaving line, etc. VICTIM’S ACTIONS The person overboard should get to the buoyant MOM devices as quickly as possible. The underarm flotation device should be placed under the arms and the waist strap buckled. If possible, using the pylon lanyard attached to the UFD, bring the pylon close to you. Wrap your feet around the portion of the pylon which is underwater, and your arms around the upper part of the pylon. This position will provide added buoyancy, stability and comfort. Expend as little energy as possible and stay calm. Do not attempt to try to swim while in the MOM UFD. WINDWARD VERSUS LEEWARD RESCUE Some experienced sailors recommend rescue on the lee side of the boat. From the viewpoint of the person in the water, the effort to “back pedal” away from the boat can be exhausting. We recommend windward rescue for nearly every circumstance. Keeping the person in the water to windward has several advantages. The helmsman has the best visibility and can luff-up to slow the boat instead of having to fall off and gain speed. The victim will not have to fear being run down by the boat. The best procedure in any emergency must be determined by the particular situation. There is no simple answer. Call out to the victim upon approach and ask if they are OK. Stop the engine! A crewmember should throw a heaving line to the victim. Once pulled in near to the boat, a crewmember should drop the end of the halyard to the victim to secure to the UFD lifting rings.

NOTE: Under no circumstances should the victim leave the buoyant device before being securely attached to the boat. Never put another crewmember overboard to assist a person in the water unless they are wearing a PFD, harness, and are attached by a line to the vessel. RETRIEVE AND DEFLATE Bring the MOM devices aboard. If possible, rinse it with fresh water and allow to air dry. Deflate the underarm flotation device and pylon by pulling the black, dustcap off the oral inflation tube. Reverse the cap and press it back into the oral inflation tube. Then, roll up the devices to squeeze all the CO2 out. Reverse the dust cap on the oral inflation tube again to prevent air from coming back in. The Switlik Survival Products MOMTM 8-A Man Overboard Module must be repacked after use by a factory-authorized service station.


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Operating Limitations

PRESSURE:

Underarm Flotation Device 2 psi

Pylon 4 psi TEMPERATURE: The MOMTM 8-A is designed to operate between a temperature range of 32º F and 140º F. At normal and higher temperatures, the raft will inflate to full-design shape within 10 seconds or less. At lower temperatures, inflation may take longer.


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Care & Servicing Instructions CLEANING: The MOMTM 8-A hard container and flotation devices may be cleaned with mild soap and water. Never use harsh chemicals on or around this product. If exposed to harsh chemicals such as hydraulic fluids, oils or solvents, have the unit cleaned and inspected by an authorized service center. SERVICING: MOM systems are designed to provide long reliable use under severe conditions. However, they require factory authorized inspection and service. First service is to be 24 months from the date of manufacture and every 24 months thereafter. Failure to comply with this requirement not only voids any real or implied warranty, but also means that the MOM may fail to perform as designed. IMPORTANT NOTE! It is recommended that the MOM be removed from the rail and stored below if the boat will be moored for extended periods. This is easily accomplished by removing the fastpins on each adapter.


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Storage Proper storage of your MOMTM 8-A is very important. The better the care it receives, the longer it should last you. When not in use, we recommend that you store the device in a climate controlled environment and not leave it outside. It should be stored in a clean and dry environment out of direct sunlight. The ideal storage temperature is between 60º F - 70º F with no more than 50% humidity. Do not stuff it into a tight container or locker when not in use, nor allow other items to be stacked on top of it. Protect it against vermin, acids, gasoline, fuel oil, and other chemicals or their fumes which may contaminate the material. Do not expose to concentrations of ozone (produced by electric motors, generators, or switches). Do not store the unit on the ground. Keep this manual near the MOMTM 8-A.


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Replacement Parts

800010 MOMTM 8-A Man Overboard Module 800012 Mounting Kit

103030 Adapter 103029 Spacer 103015 Machine Screw, 2¼ ” L, #10-32 103017 Nut, #10-32 840004 Fastpin 103025 103026 Stanchion Clip, 7/8” (Front/Back)

103023 103021 Stanchion Clip, 1” (Front/Back)

103024 103027 Stanchion Clip, 1-1/8” (Front/Back)

103028 103022 Stanchion Clip, 1-1/4” (Front/Back)

103014 Machine Screw, 7/8” L, ¼-20 103016 Nut, 1/4 -20

840022 Extension Rail 840024 Safety Cable S-3652-1 MOMTM 8-A Owner’s Manual

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Servicing Record

DATE SERVICE STATION

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WARRANTY MOM 8-A

NOTE: Switlik cannot be responsible for the manner or location in which the MOM is mounted on a vessel. Mounting of MOM assembly’s on the vessel’s stern or quarter, sometimes exposes the unit to extreme forces or pressures due either to rough boarding seas or broaches. Mounting on the vessel’s side may expose the unit to damage from dock structures. MOM’s are not designed to withstand these forces. Care should also be taken that the unit is not mounted in a location where running rigging could be fouled. Switlik does not warrant the unit for loss under these circumstances.

Switlik Parachute Company, Inc. (Switlik). Warrants the MOM 8-A Man Overboard Module, supplied by Switlik or its

authorized agents, to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of

manufacture. If inspection by SPC or its authorized agent confirms defects are covered by this warranty, SPC will

replace the product or, provide the materials and labor necessary to correct any such defects at the choice of SPC.

Subsequent to the initial delivery, this warranty shall be of no force and effect unless these items have been serviced

at required intervals only by SPC or its authorized and approved service stations in accordance with manuals and

documents issued by SPC. This warranty does not cover physical damage such as cuts, punctures, abrasions, tears,

or other damage caused by use or improper stowage. In no event shall SPC be liable for any breach of warranty in an

amount exceeding the purchase price of the product.

This warranty shall apply only to the original purchaser and is expressly in lieu of all other warranties, express or

implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness or appropriateness of application or usage, and no

responsibility is assumed for consequential damage nor for damage due to accident, abuse, external force, or lack of

reasonable care. No person, firm or corporation is authorized to assume for Switlik Parachute Company, Inc. any other

liability in connection with the sale of these items.

Switlik Parachute Company 1325 E. State Street Trenton, NJ 08607

(609) 587-3300 (609) 586-6647 FAX

www.switlik.com

P/N S-3652-1 (rev C, 6/16)

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