Ascon ASCOTHERM MK 4 IV Thermal Protective Aid Boat Raft IMO 86
General Information:
A Thermal Protective Aid is to provide insulation to persons in a liferaft as
required by Chapter 3 Solas 1974/96.
Introduction:
A Thermal Protective Aid is designed for use with the emergency equipment
contained within a liferaft.
A Thermal Protective Aid is designed to be easily packed into liferaft stowage
areas. They are also designed to be easy to don by person(s) in a liferaft and
offer the necessary thermal protection to the wearer. The Thermal Protective
Aid is designed for use only when the wearer is in the liferaft - it must be
taken off if the user is required to enter the water.
Construction:
A Thermal Protective Aid is constructed from a waterproof biaxially constructed
polymer. The Thermal Protective Aid's seams are of a sewn construction. A nylon
zip is provided from the lower chest area up to the neck area to allow the
wearer to gather the excess frontal fabric in a compact and safe manner.
Operational Use:
A Thermal Protective Aid is packed in a vacuum sealed clear plastic bag, which contains
clear instructions. The user removes the Thermal Protective Aid from the bag,
unfolds it and then climbs into the Thermal Protective Aid, ensuring that the
product is fully on. At this stage the wearer gathers the spare excess fabric
at the front of the Thermal Protective Aid and pulls the zip up towards the
chin, ensuring that the excess fabric is safely pulled towards the body. If at
any stage the wearer has to leave the liferaft and enter the water, they must
first remove the Thermal Protective Aid. The Thermal Protective Aid's are
located within each liferaft, normally contained within the emergency packs.
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Coast Guard Approval Number: |
160.174/3/0 |
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Issued: |
Thursday, May 27, 2021 |
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Expires: |
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 |
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Approval Status: |
APPROVED |
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THERMAL PROTECTIVE AID (SOLAS) |
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Type Ascotherm IMO 86 WA (MK IV USCG) Thermal Protective Aid. |
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