Spinlock Deckvest CENTO Owner's Manual (PDF)

OWNER'S MANUAL

Sizing, fitting, inflation, re-arming with DW-RAK/100, repacking, testing and the inspection routine for the Spinlock Deckvest CENTO junior 100N automatic lifejacket with deck harness.

DocumentSpinlock Deckvest CENTO Owner's Manual

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Spinlock Deckvest CENTO — Owner's Manual

Approvals & Sizing

Item	As printed
Lifejacket	ISO 12402-3 (150N – 20–50 kg); minimum buoyancy 100N
Special application	ISO 12402-6: no indicator for the cylinder seal status, so check it before every use
Deck harness	CE approved to ISO 12401
User	Junior, user weight 20–50 kg; chest size 60–90 cm (max. 90 cm)
Inflation	Automatic, UML Mk5 firing head (Mk5i on the feature sheet); 20 g CO2 cylinder
Re-arming kit	DW-RAK/100

150N level: general use or foul-weather clothing; turns an unconscious person into a safe position. Performance may be reduced in breaking waves or surf, or with waterproof clothing. Not for white water rafting or personal watercraft. Not a PFD until fully inflated.
Fitted: integrated harness with soft-loop safety line attachment point, fixed back strap, recessed single crotch strap, red lifting / buddy loop, oral tube and whistle, manual handle with quick-burst zip, easy-adjust metal buckle.
Optional (not included): sprayhood (attaches with a buckle), Pylon light, Lume-On lights, chest pack DW-PCC (attachment points on the cover), AIS MOB1 unit.
Tested and approved for use with an Ocean Signal MOB1 personal locator device.

Junior and child sizes: read every warning in the full PDF before use. Some child-specific warnings are printed only in the non-English sections of this manual.

Fitting & Harness Use

Fitting

Put on over the head.
Feed the metal buckle through itself and pull the chest belt webbing tight: it is unsafe to wear any lifejacket loosely.
The chest belt should sit above the lowest point of the rib cage.
Pass the crotch strap through the legs before fastening the plastic buckle in the pocket on the front.

Deck Harness

Anchorage point at the centre of the chest; no sharp edges at the safety line attachment point.
Use only an approved personal safety line. Attach to jacklines or fixed eyes able to withstand more than 1 tonne; never to lifelines or standing or running rigging.
Prevents falling overboard only: no protection against falls from height; it may transmit very large forces. Wear it tight.
After a major fall (full body weight dropped and stopped), stop using the product.

Inflating, Deflating, Re-arming

Inflation

Automatic: within seconds of the inflator being submerged; the capsule releases a sprung pin that pierces the 20 g cylinder.
Manual: pull the rubber handle sharply downwards.
Oral: open the zip at the yellow breakout point, remove the end cap and blow.
Temperature changes may need oral top-up, especially after prolonged immersion. Below freezing, top up orally only after the CO2 has discharged. In cold conditions inflation may be slower.
Firing the CO2 into a fully inflated jacket can over-pressurise and damage it.
Deflate: invert the oral tube cap into the valve, squeeze until empty, then return the cap.

Re-arming

Unscrew the cylinder and old firing cap anti-clockwise; check the firing mechanism moves freely and is clean.
Fit the new cap first, then the new cylinder, securely.
Check or replace the green manual-pull indicator clip if required.
Spinlock recommends replacing the automatic capsule (DW-RAK/100) annually.
Check the cylinder before each use: not pierced (unscrew and inspect the threaded end) and screwed in tight, or the jacket may fail to inflate.

Part no.	Description
DW-RAK/100	Re-arming kit, Deckvest CENTO (20 g cylinder)	View part →

Re-packing the CENTO

Remove all air, pull the zips out and separate the zip chain at the yellow end section.
Run the slider round to the firing-head side and re-attach the zips on that side.
Concertina the bladder onto itself with a smooth run for the manual lanyard; place the firing head in the mesh pocket.
Concertina the top in, run the zip round to close and fasten the flap across the breakout points.
Tuck the handle into its holder and the zip ends under.

Testing & Maintenance

Testing

Test with the oral, manual or automatic inflator. An oral test needs no spares if the cylinder and automatic capsule are removed before entering the water.
Put the CENTO on and adjust it; stand in shallow water or a pool, just deep enough for the head to be above the surface.
Automatic: fully inflated within five seconds of water contacting the firing head. Manual: sharp pull on the handle.
Afterwards deflate completely with the oral inflator and dry thoroughly away from direct heat; then re-arm and re-pack.
Weak swimmers: an automatic or inherently buoyant device is strongly recommended.

Inspection & Care

During use: check buckles and fastenings.
Before and after use: check for damage, abrasion, wear, tears or contamination, especially stitching and webbing; cylinder screwed in tight.
Every three months: fabric check; inflate orally until firm and leave 24 hrs (loss of firmness = leak, unsafe); oral valve under water; remove and inspect all components.
If in doubt, have it professionally serviced. No modification or repair except by Spinlock Ltd. Spinlock does not service lifejackets over 10 years old.
Hand-wash in fresh water at max. 30° C with cylinder and automatic parts removed; dry in a cool, ventilated, dark room; store in a well-ventilated bag.
Use between -30° C and +60° C. Shelf life up to 3 years before first use; 5 years after first use.
Five-year warranty when registered online as first owner within 30 days.