It is important that before use or periodically a Pre-Wear check has been done on your jacket, to make sure is it operational. Check the indicators at the mechanism, the cylinder ( full and tighten) and general condition.

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It is important to know how an Inflatable jacket operate.

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You can re-pack and fold your jacket after use. Please read the general instruction manuals and the re-arm set instructions that belongs to your jacket careful. If it is damaged, contact Besto or an authorized service station.

Below you can choose for further information on you ISO or SOLAS jacket.

All Inflatable jackets need to be re-inspected periodically. The interval for this is:

• SOLAS Twin chamber: each year
• ISO single chamber jackets:   a minimum every 2 years

Dates are since date of purchase and within the automatic cartridge / bobbin expiry date.

Besto advices to service the jackets every year in case of heavily professional, frequent & extreme use. This is fully up to and for the responsibility of the end user(s).

• The latest inspection carried out is listed on the certificate, checklist and on the info label of the jacket. The next inspection date is indicated by the service sticker.
• The lifejacket should be serviced at a service station accredited by the manufacturer within one month either side of the service date.
• Change the cartridge / bobbin every 2 years for regular leisure usage and every year for commercial or heavy leisure usage and within the automatic cartridge / bobbin expiry date.

Below an overview of all Besto Collection Points and Besto Service Stations.