Stearns Safety & Survival 1189 manual Users Inspection

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V. CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL PRODUCT LIFE EXPECTANCY

The reliability and service life of this PFD depends greatly upon how it is used and cared for. Avoid storing PFD in direct sunlight. Sunlight contains ultraviolet radiation that weakens synthetic materials. Prolonged exposures to high temperatures and high humidity may shorten service life of this PFD. While it is known that these elements degrade the materials, every use environment is unique so there is no sure way to estimate how long the PFD will last. It is for this reason that you must follow the care and cleaning instructions and perform the maintenance and service checks. This will assure that the PFD remains functional and will maximize the useful life of this PFD. Failure to follow these instructions rigorously could result in a non-functioning PFD causing injury or death.

USER'S INSPECTION

The users should perform the following checks before each season, or before a long journey, or before each outing, as recommended below:

1.Physical Inspection of Cover and Straps - Examine outer shell fabric, seams, webbing attachments, buckles, slides, etc. Fabric fading can indicate a loss of strength. Check for strength by pulling seams and attachments snugly. If device shows any signs of damage, return to a certified Stearns Repair Facility or replace the entire device. This inspection should be performed each outing.

2.Oral Inflation Leak Test - This test should be performed every two months and at the start of each season. Inflate buoyancy chamber using the oral inflation valve and leave to rest for 16 hours. When buoyancy chamber remains firm and full of air, there is no leakage and chamber is operational. If the chamber deflates during this leak test, immediately bring to a certified Stearns Repair Facility for repair. The device is no longer in operational condition.

3.Function Test of Oral Valve - With the PFD inflated, remove the dust protection cap, and test the valve by pushing it down using the tab provided on the cap (refer to Page 8). The valve should depress easily, and when released it should automatically return to the closed position and reseal.

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Contents Do not Remove Prior to Sale Approval Conditions and Carriage RequirementsIndicators Mechanism Parts List SpecificationsInflation System Harness USE Instructions Harness FIT and Sizing InformationII. 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 Other Inflation Precautions Inflation InstructionsDeflation Instructions Do not Twist or Wring Inflatable Chamber to DeflateIV. is Your PFD in Good and Serviceable CONDITION? Freezing TemperaturesOther USE Guidelines Users Inspection Storage Care and Cleaning InstructionsRearming Kits RepairMake sure it floats you VI. WHY are Pfds Required Safety EQUIPMENT?VII. HOW and WHY to Test Your PFD? Make sure it worksHOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using Manual INFLATOR? Your fully armed PFD,HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Oral INFLATOR? VIII. Wear Your PFD IX. HypothermiaSome Points to Remember About Hypothermia Protection XI. Additional Information Buddy Line Information Do not Attach Pfds to Your BoatCO2 Permeation Loss StearnsRepacking Instructions Printer id