DESCRIPTION
ALPHA INFLATOR® MANUAL/AUTOMATIC
Halkey Roberts alpha auto inflation system + T-toggle.
Designed for use on life vests where automatic (immersion) back up is desirable. Easy and inexpensive to rearm – requires only a CO2 cylinder, bobbin and green indicator clip. Improved splash resistance. Improved humidity resistance. Unit body design for increased strength.
• Operating temperatures: 0ºC. – 45ºC
• Corrosion resistance (720 hours of salt spray)
• UV protection – 300 hours of accelerated weathering
• Tested for 100 inflations
Further Description
The Alpha® Auto Inflator activates when the cartridge comes into contact with water. The cartridge mechanism consists of a clear cap cartridge with water access apertures and a compressed high powered spring which is held by a cellulose salt bobbin. When the cellulose salt bobbin comes into contact with water the cellulose dissolves and it releases the spring which pushes a plunger forward, in turn forcing a cutter into the CO2 cylinder. The cutter allows the CO2 to travel through the one way valve in the inflator head and inflate the lifejacket.
The Automatic system is backed up by a manual override, which allows the user to pull the toggle and activate the cutter to pierce the gas cylinder in order to inflate the lifejacket alternatively.
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