8A.1 Mechanical float free arrangement
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8A.1 Mechanical float free arrangement

  8A.1 All mechanical float free arrangements shall be serviced at intervals of not more than 12 months. Where the mechanical float free arrangement is a hydrostatic release unit, it shall be serviced:

  • .1 at intervals not exceeding twelve months; however, in cases where it appears proper and reasonable, the Administration may extend this period up to a maximum of eighteen months;

  • .2 at an approved service station which is competent to service them, maintains proper servicing facilities and uses only properly trained personnel.

Parent topic: 8A Servicing of life saving appliances
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