Gilet de sauvetage Coastal 170N BackTow
Gilet de sauvetage Coastal 170N BackTow
Gilet de sauvetage Coastal 170N BackTow
Gilet de sauvetage Coastal 170N BackTow
Gilet de sauvetage Coastal 170N BackTow
Gilet de sauvetage Coastal 170N BackTow
Gilet de sauvetage Coastal 170N BackTow
Gilet de sauvetage Coastal 170N BackTow
Gilet de sauvetage Coastal 170N BackTow
Gilet de sauvetage Coastal 170N BackTow
Gilet de sauvetage Coastal 170N BackTow
Gilet de sauvetage Coastal 170N BackTow
Gilet de sauvetage Coastal 170N BackTow
Gilet de sauvetage Coastal 170N BackTow
Gilet de sauvetage Coastal 170N BackTow
Gilet de sauvetage Coastal 170N BackTow
Gilet de sauvetage Coastal 170N BackTow

Gilet de sauvetage Coastal 170N BackTow

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Coastal 170N BackTow Lifejacket

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Coastal 170N BackTow Lifejacket Specification - What's Included

  • 170N lifejacket harness, suitable for shorter offshore sailing including overnight passages and coastal sailing
  • The only Coastal lifejacket on the market with BackTow Technology for MOB situations where the wearer is tethered to a vessel
  • Two choices of inflation method: MK5I Automatic or Micro Manual - see our inflation system guide for more information
  • Integrated Deck Safety Harness with double crotch strap
  • Double adjusters on the back for improved comfort and fit
  • Soft Loop Attachment Point to clip on to
  • Whistle
  • Suitable for adult chest sizes 68cm-144cm
  • ISO12402 and ISO12403 approved
  • Patent number: 2782646

Choosing The Inflation System For Your Coastal 170N BackTow Lifejacket

MK5I Automatic

 

The MK5I firing head works on the same premise as the ProSensor Elite system: 

  • Water enters the black unit at the bottom of the firing head, where it encounters a paper pellet holding a spring in place. 
  • The water dissolves the paper pellet (usually within 3 seconds of immersion).
  • A pin is fired inside the casing which punctures the CO2 cylinder and triggers the lifejacket inflation. 

The firing head is protected from water by the lifejacket cover so it is unlikely that rain or accidental water splashes will accidentally trigger the lifejacket inflation.

 

There is also a plastic pull toggle on the side of the firing head. This is a safeguard in case the sailor wants to manually override the system and inflate the lifejacket at will. With a hard tug on the toggle, the firing system can be activated and the lifejacket will inflate.

 

The MK5I firing head has a 3 year expiry date on it and we advise that all sailors check the date of the capsule before going sailing. The expiry date of the MK5I  lifejacket system can be found printed on the side of the black plastic cap. 

 

For pre-sailing checks we recommend you check the indicator status on the MK5I firing head. If the system is armed and ready for use there is a green coloured mark on the firing head unit. If the lifejacket has been inflated and/or the firing head is inactive the mark will show red instead. If you see this red mark this means you need to check the CO2 cylinder and the black cap - they may need replacing.

 

MK5I Re-Arming kits are available here. 

 

Micro Manual Inflation System

 

Micro Manual Inflation units are much simpler than other systems - there are no paper pellets or water-pressure activated systems here. Simply pull the yellow toggle as shown above to inflate the lifejacket. Manual lifejackets are sometimes favoured by sailors who want to have more control over when they do or do not inflate their lifejacket. It may also be suitable for sailors who are sailing in more extreme conditions with a lot of water on deck or over the sailors, in situations where the water may accidentally inflate an automatic system.

 

Generally we advise sailors to seriously consider the automatic inflation systems first because they protect you in the event that you end up in the water in a compromised situation - for instance, if you were not conscious when you entered the water. An automatic inflation lifejacket will inflate in this situation and the lifejacket will turn you face-up in the water without any further action, reducing the chances of drowning. 

 

How BackTow Works

After inflation using whichever system is installed, the wearer manually pulls the large BackTow handle that is available on top of the right hand lung. The wearer is then turned in to a face-up seated position in the water, and they are towed alongside the vessel safely.

 

BackTow reduces the risk of injury during recovery by functioning as a structural lifting point. A halyard can be clipped to any part of the BackTow strop and even a small person can then recover a MOB wearing a TeamO with the use of a winch.

 

See the BackTow in action in just 90 seconds: 

Re-Arming Guides

MK5I Automatic

Micro Manual Inflation System

Repacking Your Coastal 170N BackTow Lifejacket After Inflation

Coastal 170N BackTow Lifejacket User Manual

Click to download and print the User Manual, or simply view below.

 

Care Instructions

Store upright in a clean dry place. 

Allow to drip dry at room temp. 

Do NOT use chemicals to clean cover. 

Do NOT use as a cushion.

Check the status of your jacket before each use - do a pre-wear check before getting on the water. You can find guidance for pre-wear checks in the User Manual (in the drop-down section above).

Compatible Items

The following items are compatible with the Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket: 

If you are at all unsure before you make your purchase, please get in touch on info@teamomarine.com or call +44 (0)4189 776000. 

Shipping Information

UK Orders

Delivery is free to all UK addresses. Please allow 3 to 5 working days for delivery. We ship our UK orders with our logistics partner APC.

 

International Orders

Orders to the USA and rest of world are sent via UPS. Please allow 5 to 7 working days for delivery. However, unexpected delays can happen; this timeframe is a guide only.

 

We endeavour to process your order within 2 working days. Please be mindful that over the weekends, public holidays and religious holidays we cannot always guarantee this same timeframe. Once processed all of our orders are shipped from our headquarters in Southampton, UK.

 

For all orders, we will send you an email notifying of when your order has been shipped and tracking information.

 

TeamO is not responsible for any packages that are lost, damaged or stolen. Furthermore, if a package is undeliverable, the customer will be held responsible for any return and original shipping charges. To prevent this from happening please double check your delivery address and look out for any delivery attempt notifications.

 

Please note that we CANNOT send to PO Boxes; please ensure a street address and phone number is supplied.

 

We also do not take responsibility for any import duties, customs and local sales taxes that you may incur by your country. Please familiarise yourself with your countries regulations as a payment penalty may occur from customs to release your goods.

 

If your parcel does incur a import fee via your country you will be held responsible to pay this at your own cost.

 

All orders will receive a tracking number and the team will be very happy to answer any questions by email at info@teamomarine.com.

Flying Information

Flying with your Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket should be simple. The Dangerous Goods Regulations from the International Air Transport Association state that:

 

"Small cartridges fitted into a self-inflating lifejacket must be for inflation purposes. No more than two small cylinders of carbon dioxide or another suitable non-flammable non-toxic gas fitted in the lifejacket per person and a maximum of two spare cartridges."

 

Only one personal safety device may be carried per person, and it must be packed so that it cannot be accidentally activated.

 

This means that you shouldn't encounter any issues with carrying your lifejacket either as carry-on, or if you pack it in luggage going into the hold of the aircraft; however, we recommend contacting your airline to obtain approval before your flight to ensure an easy trip.

 

Further details, including documentation you can download ahead of your trip are in our guide to flying with your lifejacket.

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