Stearns Safety & Survival 1189 manual Do not Remove Prior to Sale

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DO NOT REMOVE PRIOR TO SALE!

OWNER’S MANUAL

Model 1189

Model 1193 w/harness

I. APPROVAL CONDITIONS and CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS

Inflatable PFD Model No. 1189 is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard for use as Type III Personal Flotation Device (PFD) and Model No. 1193 is approved as Type V Personal Flotation Device (PFD) with Type

IIIperformance because the harness with it can cause injury if not properly used.

Inflatable PFD’s are not approved for water skiing or other high impact, high-speed activities. This inflatable was designed to be more comfortable and less restrictive to wear than inherently buoyant PFDs. When worn, used and serviced according to this owner’s manual, this PFD can greatly increase your chances of survival in the water. Not recommended for non-swimmers or weak swimmers. Users of inflatable PFDs must be at least 16 years old.

PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT SIZING, FIT AND USE INFORMATION FOR SAILING HARNESS ON PAGES 3 AND 4. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.

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Contents Approval Conditions and Carriage Requirements Do not Remove Prior to SaleIndicators Mechanism Parts List SpecificationsInflation System Harness FIT and Sizing Information Harness USE InstructionsII. Mandatory Carriage Requirements Additional Harness InformationIII. Instructions for USE Read below for More Detailed Information How to Inspect the MechanismInspecting Your PFD For Damage Inflated Donning Instructions Donning InstructionsWear your PFD over, not under clothing Inflation Instructions Other Inflation PrecautionsDo not Twist or Wring Inflatable Chamber to Deflate Deflation InstructionsIV. is Your PFD in Good and Serviceable CONDITION? Freezing TemperaturesOther USE Guidelines Users Inspection Rearming Kits Care and Cleaning InstructionsStorage RepairVII. HOW and WHY to Test Your PFD? VI. WHY are Pfds Required Safety EQUIPMENT?Make sure it floats you Make sure it worksYour fully armed PFD, HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using Manual INFLATOR?HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Oral INFLATOR? IX. Hypothermia VIII. Wear Your PFDSome Points to Remember About Hypothermia Protection XI. Additional Information CO2 Permeation Loss Do not Attach Pfds to Your BoatBuddy Line Information StearnsRepacking Instructions Printer id
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