25-5540 - Life jacket Biltema - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Digital Multimeter
Brand	Biltema
Model	25-5540
Dimensions (approx.)	150 x 70 x 30 mm
Weight (approx.)	300 g
Power Supply	9V battery (6F22)
Display	LCD, 2000 counts
DC Voltage Range	200mV to 600V
AC Voltage Range	200V to 600V
DC Current Range	200µA to 10A
Resistance Range	200Ω to 20MΩ
Additional Functions	Continuity test, diode test, transistor test
Safety Classification	CAT II 600V
Overload Protection	Yes, on all ranges
Auto Power Off	Yes
Data Hold	Yes
Accessories Included	Test leads, 9V battery, manual
Maintenance	Clean with dry cloth; replace battery when low
Spare Parts Available	Test leads, battery
Recommended Use	Home, automotive, hobby electronics

Frequently Asked Questions - 25-5540 Biltema

How do I measure DC voltage with the Biltema 25-5540?

Set the rotary switch to the DCV position. Connect the black lead to COM and red lead to VΩmA. Touch the probes to the circuit. Read the display. Ensure the voltage does not exceed 600V.

How do I replace the battery?

Turn off the multimeter. Remove the back cover screws. Replace the 9V battery with a new one. Reattach the cover and screws.

What is the maximum current I can measure?

The maximum DC current is 10A for 30 seconds (unfused). For lower currents, use the mA or µA jacks. Exceeding limits may damage the meter.

How do I test continuity?

Set the rotary switch to the continuity symbol (diode/ohm). Connect leads. Touch probes to the circuit. A beep sounds if resistance is below ~30Ω.

Can I measure AC current?

No, this model measures only DC current. For AC current, you need a clamp meter or a multimeter with AC current capability.

What does the 'DATA HOLD' button do?

Pressing the DATA HOLD button freezes the current reading on the display, allowing you to take notes without holding the probes.

How accurate is the multimeter?

Basic DC voltage accuracy is ±0.5% of reading plus 2 digits. Refer to the manual for full specifications.

Can I use this multimeter for automotive diagnostics?

Yes, it can measure battery voltage, resistance, and continuity. However, for high currents or AC signals, additional tools may be needed.

What safety precautions should I follow?

Always start with the highest range. Do not measure voltage over 600V. Use proper leads with finger guards. Disconnect power before measuring resistance.

Where can I find replacement test leads?

Replacement test leads can be purchased from Biltema stores or online. Use only leads rated for CAT II 600V or higher.

USER MANUAL 25-5540 Biltema

FLYTEVEST OPPBLÅSBAR

KELLUNTALIIVI ILMATÄYTTEINEN

FLYDEVEST OPPUSTELIG

165 N

Woman in life vest standing on a small boat docked at a harbor, smiling and touching her head (no visible text or symbols)

89/686/EEC

EN ISO 12402-3

CE

LIFE JACKET INFLATABLE 165 N

For users weighing more than 40 kg, with a chest width of 55-140 cm

CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION
2. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION
3. USE
4. BUCKLING THE LIFE JACKET
5. REPLACING THE CO2 CYLINDER
6. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
7. PACKING AWAY THE LIFE JACKET
8. LIFE JACKET WITHOUT SAFETY HARNESS
9. REFUSE

1. INTRODUCTION

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This life jacket, model Aero Plus 150 N Non Harness Infl atable Life Jacket – UML PRO Sensor, has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the following directives and standards:

LIFE JACKET (25-5540) CONFORMS TO THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS:

89/686/EEC

EN ISO 12402-3

The product is identical to personal protection equipment subjected to examination by the notified body:

NB No. 0514

Fleetwood Test House

Fleetwood Nautical Campus

Broadwater, Fleetwood

Lancashire, FY7 8JZ, Great Britain

Manufacturer

Lade OÜ

Kaluri 26, Haapsalu

For offshore and inshore sailing with sailing clothing. Not suitable for use when carrying heavy tools. Lifespan 10 years.

2. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION

It is dangerous to use this life jacket if you have not read and understood the instructions and safety precautions in this manual. Read the manual before first use and save it for future use.

This life jacket inflates by means of a CO_2 cylinder. It has no buoyancy itself. Buoyancy is only achieved once the life jacket has been inflated using the CO_2 cylinder or once the user has inflated it manually. Buoyancy is at least 165 Newton when fully inflated and is suitable for users weighing 40 kg or more.

IMPORTANT!

• Life jackets reduce the risk of drowning but do not guarantee rescue.
• Children under the age of six must only use automatically infl atable life jackets or vests which have innate buoyancy in their original form.
• Gas cylinders are dangerous products which must be handled with care and must be kept out of the reach of children.
• Low temperatures can affect the function of the carbon dioxide cylinder, which may require manual inflation supplementary to automatic inflation in order to achieve full buoyancy.
• Do not use the life jacket as a seat cushion or other cushioning support.

The life jacket can be inflated in the following ways:

Automatic Gas Inflation

An automatically infl atable life jacket uses carbon dioxide gas (CO 2 ) to infl ate. When the water-activated cartridge comes into contact with water, the automatic infl ation mechanism is activated. If, for any reason, the life jacket does not infl ate, pull fi rmly on the black cord with red knob on the left side of the life jacket. This will activate the CO 2 cylinder manually to infl ate the life jacket. Automatically infl atable life jackets infl ate within fi ve seconds after you are in the water.

Manual Gas Inflation

For manual inflation, pull the cord with red knob on the left side of the life jacket. This will activate the CO_2 cylinder which inflates the life jacket.

Blow to Infl ate

The manual inflation nozzle can be used to blow additional air into the life jacket when needed. Remove the cap and blow into the nozzle. Never infl ate the life jacket manually and then activate automatic inflation with the CO_2 cylinder; this can create excessive air pressure in the life jacket which may cause damage and may, in the worst case, explode. Do not use a pump to infl ate.

Whistle

The life jacket is equipped with a whistle which can be used to draw attention to your location.

3. USE

Check the following:

1. Make sure the life jacket meets your requirements in terms of automatic or manual inflation, with or without safety harness.
2. Make sure the inflation mechanism works as intended.
3. Check that the gas cylinder is undamaged and does not have any holes, and make sure all the screws are tight.

Test the Life Jacket in the Water

Practise using the life jacket. Test the life jacket with full sailing clothing under controlled conditions and familiarise yourself with the equipment so that you feel comfortable and can handle the life jacket unencumbered in the water. Teach children to fl oat in the life jacket.

IMPORTANT!

After you have tested the life jacket in the water, allow it to air dry thoroughly and remember to replace the CO _2 cylinder and water-activated cartridge with new parts (Biltema spare parts kit 25-5530). The product is not a life jacket until it has been inflated.

Prior to Use

Prior to each use, check that the life jacket is undamaged and make sure the fi ring mechanism is operational by checking the indicator. A green indicator on the water-activated cartridge indicates the CO_2 cylinder is loaded and has not been used. Also make sure the CO_2 cylinder is firmly screwed to the bracket.

IMPORTANT!

If the life jacket is not used for an extended period, the CO_2 cylinder may become dislodged from the bracket. The life jacket may not inflate if the CO_2 cylinder is loose. Check before each use that the CO_2 cylinder and water-activated cartridge are firmly tightened.

IMPORTANT!

The life jacket must always be worn over your clothing, as the outermost layer. Never wear the life jacket underneath clothing such as rain jackets, wind breakers or sailing gear. Full buoyancy will not be achieved when wearing waterproof clothing.

Illustration of a person wearing a winter jacket with a black vest (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a person wearing a winter jacket with a black vest (no text or symbols)

4. BUCKLING THE LIFE JACKET

Putting on the Life Jacket

Fasten all buckles. Insert your arms into the openings between the waistband and the air chambers, then pull the life jacket over your head. Fasten the waist buckle (1 and 2). Adjust the jacket so that it fi ts securely (3). Pull the crotch strap between your legs and fasten the buckle. Adjust the length of the crotch strap so that it fi ts tightly (4).

Plastic Buckle

The buckle is fastened by connecting its parts. Open the belt by pressing in the two red buttons simultaneously.

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Back view of a person wearing a full-body white safety harness and belt (no text or symbols visible)

Waist Belt

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Crotch Strap

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Close-up of a black cable or connector attached to a white cabinet (no visible text or symbols)

5. REPLACING THE CO _2 CYLINDER

When replacing the CO2 cylinder, use Biltema's 33 gram CO2 cylinder. Biltema's spare parts kit (Art. No. 25-55401, Firing mechanism UML PRO Sensor) contains a CO2 cylinder, water-activated cartridge and green retaining clip.

1. Defl ate the life jacket by pressing down and holding in the infl ation nozzle valve, use the nozzle cap to press by turning it upside down. Press and roll up the fl oatation material until all the air has been expelled. Repeat the process until fully defl ated.
2. If the CO _2 cylinder has been triggered (manually or automatically), replace the canister, water-activated cartridge and the green retaining clip. Reset the fi ring mechanism to its original position and close with the new retaining clip. Screw the parts securely.

IMPORTANT!

Follow the instructions for replacing the CO_2 cylinder carefully, otherwise the CO_2 cylinder may be triggered accidentally.

6. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Annual servicing is recommended for life jackets used often and for professional sailing. For recreational use, servicing must be carried out every second year. The warranty becomes void if the servicing intervals are not adhered to. Contact Biltema's Customer Service Department for more information.

The overall condition of the life jacket must also be inspected at the same time as servicing. Check that all parts are intact and that the life jacket is not torn or damaged.

Check for any leaks by inflating the life jacket manually (by blowing) and allow it to remain inflated overnight. If the pressure has decreased by the following day, take the life jacket to Biltema. Do not attempt to repair the life jacket yourself.

Checking the CO_2 Cylinder

Check whether the CO_2 cylinder has been triggered by unscrewing the cylinder and making sure it has not been pierced by the safety pin. A pierced cylinder has been used and must be replaced.

Checking the Water-Activated Cartridge

If the green indicator is gone and red can be seen, the cartridge has come into contact with water and has been triggered. This means you must replace the indicator. As long as the indicator is green, you do not need to replace the cartridge. Check the date! The cartridge is marked with an expiry date. Replace expired cartridges!

Washing and Storage

Use tap water to wash the life jacket as required. NOTE! Unscrew the water-activated cartridge before washing the life jacket. Allow the life jacket to air dry until completely dry before reattaching the water-activated cartridge. Defl ate the life jacket fully before reinserting the fl oatation material. Store the life jacket in a well-ventilated area.

1. Place the life jacket on a dry and level surface.
2. Make sure the life jacket is completely emptied of air.
3. Start by pressing together the hook-and-loop fasteners at the neck (A-A).
4. Continue by rolling up the side with the fi ring mechanism (B). The cord that activates the CO_2 cylinder must hang out. Close using the hook-and-loop fasteners.
5. Do the same on the side with the nozzle (C). This will allow you to expel any residual air. Make sure the pull ring ends up inside, then close with the hook-and-loop fasteners.
6. Make sure the fi ring mechanism cord hangs out on the left side and is not entangled.

8. LIFE JACKET WITHOUT SAFETY HARNESS

This life jacket without safety harness has a plastic buckle on the waistband and does not have a D-ring. The life jacket is designed for users weighing 40 kg or more.

A life jacket without a safety harness can be worn over a separate harness.

9. DISPOSAL

Used CO_2 cylinders must be sorted as hazardous waste and must be handed in to a recycling station.

FLYTVÄST UPPBLÅSBAR 165 N

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Illustration of a person wearing a full-body safety vest with straps (no text or symbols)

4. KNÄPPA FLYTVÄSTEN

Illustration of a person wearing a black safety belt with attached straps (no text or symbols)

Back view of a person wearing a black safety harness and belt (no text or symbols visible)

Midjebälte

Diagram of a belt drive mechanism with directional arrow (no text or labels)

Grenband

Close-up of a black cable or hose attached to a kitchen sink (no text or symbols visible)

Close-up of a black cable strap attached to a white cabinet (no visible text or symbols)

Fleetwood Nautical Campus

Broadwater, Fleetwood

Lancashire, FY7 8JZ, Storbritannia

Produsent

Lade OÜ

Kaluri 26, Haapsalu

Illustration of a person wearing a winter jacket with a black scarf (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a person wearing a full-body safety vest with straps (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a person wearing a black safety belt with a tassel, standing in a vertical panel (no text or symbols)

Back view of a person wearing a black safety harness and belt (no text or symbols visible)

Midjebelte

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Greinbelte

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5. BYTTE GASSPATRON

6. SERVICE OG VEDLIKEHOLD

Fleetwood Nautical Campus

Broadwater, Fleetwood

Lancashire, FY7 8JZ, Great Britain

Valmistaja

Lade OÜ

Kaluri 26, Haapsalu

Illustration of a person wearing a winter jacket with a black scarf (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a person wearing a full-body safety vest with straps (no text or symbols)

4. KELLUNTALIIVIN SULKEMINEN

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Back view of a person wearing a black and white safety harness (no text or symbols visible)

Vyö

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Haarahihna

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Close-up of a black cable attached to a white cabinet or appliance (no visible text or symbols)

5. KAASUPATRUUNAN VAIHTAMINEN

Fleetwood Nautical Campus

Broadwater, Fleetwood

Lancashire, FY7 8JZ, Great Britain

Producent

Lade OÜ

Kaluri 26, Haapsalu

Illustration of a person wearing a winter jacket with a black scarf (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a person wearing a full-body safety vest with straps (no text or symbols)

4. LUKNING AF FLYDEVESTEN

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Back view of a person wearing a black safety harness and belt (no text or symbols visible)

Livrem

Medical illustration showing a laparoscopic view of a laparoscopic cable with an arrow indicating motion (no text or symbols present)

Skridtrem

Diagram of a black cable being inserted into a kitchen appliance (no text or symbols visible)

Close-up of a black cable strap attached to a white cabinet or shelf (no text or symbols visible)

5. UDSKIFTNING AF GASPATRON