Stearns I590 Mode d'emploi

Stearns®I590 Cold Water
Immersion Suit
Repair Manual
The Coleman Company, Inc.
3600 North Hydraulic
Wichita, KS 67219 U.S.A.
Telephone: 1-800-835-3278
Website: www.Colemanotation.com
(Revision Date: January 14, 2014)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Introduction 1
Identication Stamps (Section 1.0) 2
Inspection Documentation (Section 1.1) 6
Cleaning Instruction (Section 1.2.1) 9
Visual Inspection (Section 1.3) 13
Repairs (Section 1.4) 19
A) Technical Tips (Section 1.4) 19
B) Reection Tape (Section 1.4.1) 20
C) Hole, Jagged Tear (Section 1.4.2) 23
D) Clean Edge Tear (Section 1.4.3) 29
E) Repair Seam (Section 1.4.4) 33
F) Oral Tube (Section 1.4.5) 35
G) Head Support (Section 1.4.6) 38
H) Gloves (Section 1.4.7) 41
I) Wrist Gasket (Section 1.4.8) 45
J) Foot Repair (Section 1.4.9) 47
K) Replace Buddy Line (Section 1.4.10) 50
L) Turn Suit (Section 1.4.11) 53
Air Retention Testing (Section 1.5) 56
Stamp Suit (Section 1.6) 63
Repack (Section 1.7) 65
Closing Statement 68

1
INTRODUCTION
• These maintenance and test instructions are applicable to Stearns brand immersion suits and
related neoprene products manufactured by Coleman. Actual suits may look slightly different
from the suits shown in the pictures through out this manual due to variations among
different models.
• Maintenance and testing can only be carried out by a person who has successfully completed
a Coleman service-training seminar or under the direct supervision of such person.
• Recipients of these maintenance procedures are required to fully comply with all contents.
Contact The Coleman Company, Inc. for clarication of any procedure that is unclear.
• A documented record of all inspections is to be recorded and forwarded to Coleman quarterly
per year (January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1) (copy of Form 4010009817).
• It is understood that authorization for maintenance and testing is limited to inspections and
minor repairs. Repair work other than outlined in this manual is prohibited and unauthorized
by Coleman.
• The maintenance and test facility bears full responsibility for ensuring test equipment is
calibrated and fully functional.
• The maintenance and test facility accepts full responsibility for all inspections and repairs
conducted under their supervision. Coleman will not be held accountable nor liable for repairs
performed by the repair facility.
• Contents, pictures, or any part of this manual cannot be copied or reproduced without written
authorization from The Coleman Company, Inc.
• I have read the above introduction and understand the responsibilities associated with
each paragraph.
Company Name
Date
Stamp
Signature
Printed Name

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INSPECTION AND IDENTIFICATION STAMPS
Section 1.0
1.0 Purpose: This procedure sets forth the requirements for issuing, using, and
controlling the quality inspection and identication stamps.
2.0 Application: This procedure applies to inspectors and other personnel associated with
the issuance, use and/or control of quality inspection and identication
stamps.
3.0 Denitions:
3.1 None
4.0 Associated Materials
4.1 Receipt - - Immersion Suit Inspection and Identication Stamps Form 1.0.1-1
4.2 Identication Stamps - - Immersion Suit Inspection and Identication Stamps
Form 1.0.1-2
5.0 Procedure
5.1 Quality inspection and identication stamp must be of permanent waterproof ink.
5.2 Each stamp will be identied with a unique number and assigned to a specic
individual company.
5.3 The types of stamps are illustrated in Figure 1.0.1 -2 Quality Inspection and
Identication Stamps. Their uses are as follows:
Immersion Suit Acceptance Stamp indicates parts and assemblies tested and found
to be functionally acceptable.
Equipment Calibration Stamp is used to identify testing equipment and measuring
devices that have been calibrated to acceptable standards.
5.4 Coleman is responsible for issuing and controlling stamps.
5.5 One or more stamps, all with the same identifying number, will be issued
to a qualied person using Form 1.0.1-1. Receipt - - Quality Inspection and
Identication Stamps.
5.6 A separate record of stamps, by stamp number, is to be maintained using the
Control Log - - Quality Inspection and Identication Stamps Form 1.0.1-2.

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5.0 Procedure (continued)
5.7 The stamp recipient is the only person permitted to use the assigned stamp and
is responsible for keeping it clean, its impression legible. Worn stamps must be
replaced.
5.8 The stamp recipient is responsible for immediately reporting the loss of a stamp
to The Coleman Company, Inc.
5.9 The Coleman Company, Inc. is responsible for the immediate preparation and
distribution of a quality bulletin announcing the loss of a stamp and citing dates
when its use will not be valid.
5 10 Stamps returned because of transfer or termination shall not be reissued for
6 months. Any stamp numbers that have been lost shall not be reused for 24
months after their reported loss.
Section 1.0

4
RECEIPT
IMMERSION SUIT INSPECTION AND IDENTIFICATION STAMPS
DATE STAMP(S) NO.*
ISSUED TO:
CITY AND STATE:
INDIVIDUAL:
IMPRESSION AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH STAMP ISSUED:
STAMPS ARE TO BE USED ONLY AS SPECIFlED IN COMPANY PROCEDURES.
STAMP DESCRIPTION
ACKNOWLEDGED:
AUTHORIZED ISSUER STAMP RECIPIENT
*ONLY ONE STAMP NUMBER SHOULD BE SHOWN. A SEPARATE RECEIPT SHOULD BE FILLED OUT
FOR EACH ADDITIONAL NUMBER.
FORM 1.0.1-1

SUBJECT:
Quality Inspection and
Identication Stamps
Effective Date
December 1, 1992
Number
1.0.1-2
Page Revision
IS
A
1
CAL
1
IMMERSION SUIT
EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION STAMP
Figure Quality Inspection and
Identication Stamps
Page 5

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INSPECTION DOCUMENTATION
1.0 Purpose: This procedure denes the documentation of inspected immersion suits.
2.0 Application: Applies to the Coleman authorized and certied companies and their
certied inspectors.
3.0 Material: Form 4010009817 Inspection Report
Form 7.1.1-3B I590 AIR RETENTION RESULTS
4.0 Procedure: Inspection Report must be completely lled out when inspecting
immersion suits. All boxes should be checked or lled in as required.
Air retention results should be noted on Form 7.1.1-3B.
4.1 Distribution of Copies: Original (White): Customer
Yellow: Repair Facility
Pink: The Coleman Company, Inc.
4.2 Copies of all inspection reports (pink copies) should be forwarded to The
Coleman Company, Inc. January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1 of each year.
Section 1.0

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INSPECTION REPORT
Next Suggested Inspection Date:
FORM 4010009817
Certied Repair Facility:
REPORT #:
DATE:
NAME & ADDRESS
PHONE #:
VESSEL NAME:
Needs Cleaning? (Y/N)
Main Zipper & Zipper Tab
Ination Valve and Hose
Reective Tape
Stencilling
Repairs Needed (Y/N)
Repairs Made (Form ISI -001-2)
Leak Test
Is Suit Seaworthy? (Y/N)
Stamp Suit
PFD Light
Battery Date
Whistle
Repack (Serial #’s Agree)
Storage Bag & Bag Closure
Other (Describe)
Suit Condemned
Suit Serial Notes

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LOT/SERIAL # DEFECT LOCATION RETEST DATE PASS/
FAIL
ISSUE DATE 02/02/2012
REVISED DATE 08/02/2012
FORM 7.1.1-3B
I590 AIR RETENTION RESULTS
Annex to Resolution MSC. 81(70) - Production and Installation Tests, Part 2, 2.2:
Test each immersion suit with a constant pressure (minimum 0.29 psi) for a minimum of 15 minutes. Checked for leaks using a
leak detection uid. The air pressure should be appropriate to the type of material used in the manufacturer of the suit and should
never be less than 0.02 bar (0.29 psi).
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