Switlik Survival Product’s
MOMTM 8-S Man Overboard Module
Owner’s Manual
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Description
The Switlik Survival Product’s MOMTM 8-S Man Overboard Module is designed to
rescue a man overboard victim. The device consists of an underarm flotation unit, a sea
anchor and a lighted pylon. The flotation unit provides buoyancy to the victim and also
acts as a lifting sling to pull the victim back onto the boat.
A pylon is tethered to the underarm flotation device and supports a water-activated
light approximately six feet above the water. A ballast bag at the base of the pylon
helps keep it vertical.
A sea anchor is also attached to the underarm flotation device. The sea anchor is
designed to minimize drifting. There is a wire cable in the mouth of the sea anchor to
hold it open.
The MOMTM 8-S can be rearmed and repacked by the user.
In the event of a man overboard, alert the crew and begin your planned man overboard
procedure. Slow the boat, then lift the red flap on top of the valise. Under the flap is a
red inflation pull tab. Pull the tab upwards with a quick jerk. The flotation device inside
will inflate and release itself from the valise. Immediately put the boat about causing it to
backwind. At this point, perform a quick stop maneuver. Once alongside the boat, reach
down and grab the lifting straps to pull the victim aboard. On boats with high freeboard,
connect hoisting tackle to the lifting rings on the lifting straps and hoist the victim
aboard.
