Details
Construction
The AV-3 and AV-3a, are constructed from a waterproof biaxially constructed polymer. The Thermal Protective Aid's seams are of a sewn construction. A nylon zip is provided from the lower chest area up to the neck area to allow the wearer to gather the excess frontal fabric in a compact and safe manner.
Operational Use
The AV-3 and AV-3a, are packed in a vacuum sealed clear plastic bag, which contains clear instructions. The user removes the Thermal Protective Aid from the bag, unfolds it and then climbs into the Thermal Protective Aid, ensuring that the product is fully on. At this stage the wearer gathers the spare excess fabric at the front of the Thermal Protective Aid and pulls the zip up towards the chin, ensuring that the excess fabric is safely pulled towards the body. If at any stage the wearer has to leave the liferaft and enter the water, they must first remove the Thermal Protective Aid. The Thermal Protective Aid's are located within each liferaft, normally contained within the emergency packs.
Marking
There are no markings on the AV-3 / AV-3a. Each Thermal Protective Aid is packed within a vacuum sealed plastic bag, in which is clearly placed an instruction sheet. This instruction sheet contains the following information:-
- The Manufacturer
- Model no / name
- Pictoral donning instructions
Quality Assurance
The manufacturing of the AV-3 / AV-3a is done in accordance with the Avmar Quality manual, which has been compiled in accordance to Avmar Quality Standards.