bladder, a pouch and belt assembly, a toggle assembly,
a CO2
inflation assembly, an oral inflation tube
assembly, and a storage container.
Floatation Assembly
The
flotation
assembly
is
constructed
of
polychloroprene-coated nylon cloth. It has an oral
inflation tube, a whistle pocket, and a belt loop.
Pouch and Belt Assembly
The pouch and belt assembly consists of a
rubber-coated nylon cloth pouch and an adjustable belt.
The pouch contains the flotation assembly and the
survival items. The belt consists of a 53-inch piece of
webbing, an adjustable buckle and clasp, a toggle
assembly, and a toggle assembly pocket. The belt
attaches the flotation assembly and pouch to the wearer.
Toggle Assembly
The toggle assembly consists of a wooden toggle
and line. The toggle assembly is used to secure
survivors together while they are in the water.
Inflation Assembly
The LPP inflation assembly consists of a CO2
cartridge and an inflation valve. The inflation assembly
is connected to the valve stem on the front of the
flotation assembly. The valve stem is equipped with a
check valve that prevents leakage.
Storage Container
The storage container is used to store the life
preserver assembly when it is not in use. The storage
container has donning instructions printed on it. For an
example of these instructions, refer to figure 11-12.
Survival Items
The following survival items are provided with the
LPP.
WHISTLE. The signaling whistle is used to attract
the attention of rescue ships or personnel in foggy
weather or at night.
DISTRESS SIGNAL LIGHT. The distress signal
light (fig. 11-13) is water activated. It is used to attract
the attention of SAR aircraft, ships, or ground rescue
11-10
1. REMOVE PRESERVER FROM
POUCH.
2. FASTEN BELT ADAPTERS IN
FRONT WITH POUCH IN REAR.
3. ADJUST BELT TO SIZE, SECURE
EXCESS BELT BY MATING
HOOK AND PILE TAPE.
4. ROTATE POUCH TO FRONT AND
READJUST BELT.
5. OPEN SNAP FASTENERS ON
POUCH AND UNFOLD LIFE
PRESERVER.
6. PLACE DEFLATED PRESERVER
OVER HEAD.
7. LIFT LOWER END OF PRESERVER
OUT OF POUCH.
8. INFLATE PRESERVER BY PULLING
TOGGLE DOWN.
POUCH
HOOK AND PILE
TAPE
SNAP
FASTENER
TOGGLE
ANf1112
Figure 11-12.—LPP donning procedures.
ANf1113
Figure 11-13.—Distress signal light.
SEA
DYE MARKER
TO RELEASE DYE
PULL TAB
VENT
ANf1114
Figure 11-14.—Dye marker.
