Evaluation of the Secumar 34 FM Life Preserver.
Abstract
As directed by NAVSEA Task 86-41, the Navy Experimental Diving Unit evaluated the Secumar 34 FM life preserver for suitability for use with the Draeger LAR V UBA. As a result of manned and unmanned testing, the Secumar 34 FM life preserver is recommended for Approved for Navy Use (ANU) status when used with the Draeger LAR UBA. An evaluation of a new design pierce pin for the Halkey-Roberts inflation valve was conducted in conjunction with the Secumar 34 FM evaluation. This evaluation was conducted in accordance with NAVSEA Task 86-57. Two of the new design pins were evaluated and found to function acceptably in over 80 combined inflations. The new gray color Halkey Roberts AMS and AMLS inflation valves which utilize the new design pin are recommended as a replacement to the Halkey-Roberts valves which utilize the hollow rolled design pin currently in use. Keywords: Carbon dioxide (CO2) cylinder; Life preserver; Buoyancy compensation device (BCD); Inflation bladder; Inflation valve; Piercing pin.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA180014
Entities
People
- Clark G. Presswood
Organizations
- United States Navy Experimental Diving Unit