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NOTE
The life raft frame tilts outboard.
4.
Two crewmembers should tilt the life raft container (figure 1, item 7) and launch it over the side of the vessel.
5.
If the life raft does not inflate after hitting the water, pull sharply on the painter line (figure 1, item 1).
NOTE
Three container straps (figure 1, item 8) that are secured around the life raft container (figure 1,
item 7) will release as the life raft inflates.
6.
After boarding the life raft, cut the painter line (figure 1, item 1).
AUTOMATIC LIFE RAFT LAUNCH
Life rafts are equipped with hydrostatic releases (figure 1, item 9) designed to release the life raft when submerged.
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