150N automatic lifejacket with manual override, for waterside workers and boat crews on inshore and coastal waters.
- Automatic inflation in the water
- Manual override pull toggle
- EN ISO 12402-3, 150N buoyancy
- 33g CO2 cylinder and oral inflation tube
- SOLAS grade reflective tape and safety whistle
- Soft webbing, quick release buckle
- Adult one size, 40kg and above, chest up to 52 inch (132cm)
- Colour: Red
Bluewave 150N AUTOMATIC Lifejacket | LJBRA150N
150N automatic lifejacket with manual override, for waterside workers and boat crews on inshore and coastal waters.
- Automatic inflation in the water
- Manual override pull toggle
- EN ISO 12402-3, 150N buoyancy
- 33g CO2 cylinder and oral inflation tube
- SOLAS grade reflective tape and safety whistle
- Soft webbing, quick release buckle
- Adult one size, 40kg and above, chest up to 52 inch (132cm)
- Colour: Red
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A 150N automatic lifejacket inflates on its own once the wearer goes into the water. A pull toggle also lets the wearer inflate it straight away. A 33g CO2 cylinder fills a single chamber with 150 newtons of buoyancy, which turns the wearer upright, and it is tested to EN ISO 12402-3 for inshore and coastal use.
How Automatic Inflation Protects a Wearer Who Cannot Pull the Toggle
A manual lifejacket only works if the wearer finds and pulls the toggle. After a fall, a knock to the head or the shock of cold water can leave them unable to do that. An automatic lifejacket inflates without any action from the wearer, so it still lifts them and turns them upright.
Key Features
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Automatic inflation: inflates in the water without the wearer having to act.
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Manual override toggle: the wearer can pull it to inflate the jacket straight away.
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150N buoyancy: tested to EN ISO 12402-3 and supports the wearer in foul weather clothing.
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Oral inflation tube: tops up the chamber by mouth in the water.
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SOLAS grade reflective tape: on the bladder, so the wearer shows up in torch and searchlight beams.
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Soft webbing and ABS buckle: light enough to wear all day, even over summer clothing.
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High cut: leaves the arms free for handling ropes and working on deck.
Who is this for
Trades and roles
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Boat crews and skippers
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Marina and harbour staff
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Bridge, river and canal construction teams
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Survey and inspection teams on water
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Health and safety managers
Industries
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Ports, harbours and marinas
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Civil engineering and marine construction
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Water and wastewater utilities
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Environmental and ecology services
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Leisure boating and boat hire
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product name | Bluewave 150N Automatic Lifejacket - With Manual Override |
| Product code | LJBRA150N |
| Product type | Inflatable gas lifejacket, automatic |
| Standard | EN ISO 12402-3 (lifejackets, performance level 150) |
| Buoyancy | 150N |
| Inflation | Automatic, with manual override toggle |
| Inflator | UML-5, United Moulders |
| CO2 cylinder | 33g, 1/2 inch UNF thread |
| Oral inflation tube | Yes |
| Chambers | Single |
| Harness | None |
| Reflective tape | SOLAS grade retro-reflective tape on the bladder |
| Safety whistle | Yes |
| Outer cover | Nylon oxford, hook and loop closure |
| Buckle | Quick release ABS plastic |
| Webbing | Soft webbing |
| Use | Inshore and coastal, fresh and salt water |
| Size | Adult one size |
| Wearer weight | 40kg and above |
| Maximum chest | 52 inch (132cm) |
| Weight | Approx. 800g |
| Brand | Bluewave |
| Colour | Red |
Compatibility
| Wearer, use or condition | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Work on boats, pontoons and inshore waters | Suitable |
| Fresh and salt water | Suitable |
| Worn over foul weather clothing | Suitable |
| Adults 40kg and above with a chest up to 52 inch | Suitable |
| Work where a fall could knock the wearer unconscious | Suitable, inflates without the wearer pulling the toggle |
| Clipping on to a safety line or jackstay | Not recommended, no harness, use a harness lifejacket |
| Children and adults under 40kg | Not recommended, use a lifejacket sized for the wearer |
Typical Users and Projects
Automatic lifejackets are chosen wherever a fall into water could leave someone unable to help themselves. Typical users include waterside construction teams, harbour crews and survey teams on inshore and coastal waters. Wearers should still be shown where the toggle is and how the jacket is checked.
Typical applications
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Working at the edge of quays, docks and riverbanks during construction and repair.
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Crewing workboats, tenders and launches in harbours and marinas.
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Carrying out bridge, river and canal inspections from boats and pontoons.
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Working alone or out of sight of others near water.
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Providing lifejackets for staff at boat hire and leisure centres.
How to use
Step 1: Check the lifejacket before each use. The cylinder should be screwed tight and unused, and the cover closed and undamaged.
Step 2: Put the lifejacket on, fasten the buckle and adjust the waist strap for a snug fit.
Step 3: If you go into the water, the jacket inflates on its own. To inflate it straight away, pull the toggle firmly.
Step 4: Top up through the oral tube if needed, and use the whistle to attract attention.
Step 5: After inflation, dry the jacket, fit a new re-arm kit and repack it as the manufacturer’s instructions describe.
Common mistakes
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Wearing the jacket loose, so it rides up when inflated.
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Not checking the cylinder, so the jacket fails to inflate.
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Putting the jacket away wet, which can damage the cover and inflator.
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Clipping a safety line to the jacket, which has no harness.
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Wearing it under clothing, which stops the chamber inflating.
Safety
Your risk assessment decides which type of lifejacket is needed. Wear the jacket over all other clothing so it can inflate freely. Follow HSE guidance on personal buoyancy equipment, and keep rescue equipment such as lifebuoys at the water’s edge.
Maintenance
Rinse the jacket in fresh water after use in salt water, then dry it naturally away from direct heat. Check the cylinder and cover before every use. Have the lifejacket serviced as the manufacturer’s instructions describe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does an automatic lifejacket inflate?
A: It inflates on its own once the wearer goes into the water, firing the 33g CO2 cylinder. The wearer can also pull the toggle to inflate it straight away. The oral tube tops it up by mouth.
Q: What does 150N mean on a lifejacket?
A: 150N is the buoyancy in newtons, roughly 15kg of lift. It is enough to support an adult in foul weather clothing and turn them upright in the water.
Q: What does EN ISO 12402-3 mean?
A: EN ISO 12402 is the standard for personal flotation devices such as lifejackets and buoyancy aids. Part 3 covers lifejackets at performance level 150, with a minimum buoyancy of 150N.
Q: What is this lifejacket not suitable for?
A: It has no harness, so it cannot be clipped to a safety line or jackstay. It is not sized for children or adults under 40kg. It must not be worn under other clothing, which would stop it inflating.
Q: Why choose an automatic lifejacket over a manual one?
A: A manual lifejacket only inflates if the wearer pulls the toggle. An automatic lifejacket inflates on its own, so it still works if the wearer is knocked out or in shock. That makes it the safer choice wherever a fall into water could happen without warning.
Q: What is the manual override?
A: It is the pull toggle on the front of the jacket. Pulling it inflates the jacket straight away, without waiting for the automatic system. It is useful when the wearer is still on board and expects to go into the water.
Q: What size is this lifejacket?
A: It is one adult size for wearers of 40kg and above. It fits a chest of up to 52 inch (132cm).
Q: What should I do after the lifejacket has been inflated?
A: Deflate and dry the jacket. Fit a new re-arm kit, including a 33g CO2 cylinder with a 1/2 inch UNF thread, as the manufacturer’s instructions describe. Check it before it is worn again.
