Stearns Safety & Survival 1189 Do not Attach Pfds to Your Boat, CO2 Permeation Loss, Stearns

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DO NOT ATTACH PFD'S TO YOUR BOAT

Each PFD has straps, hooks, buckles, or other means for securing the device in place on the wearer. Some PFDs also incorporate decorative dee rings or tabs. Such items are not to be used to attach the device to the boat. Attaching the device to the boat will not permit it to perform as intended.

The exception is when a Saftey harness (Model 1193) is worn with a tether of less than 6.5 feet (2 m) having a quick release under load hardware. Refer to Page 3 for harness use instructions.

CO2 PERMEATION LOSS

CO2 gas will permeate the chamber fabric over time. Oral Inflation may be necessary to maintain full buoyancy.

BUDDY LINE INFORMATION

Buddy lines, when provided, are to be used by people adrift in the water, to attach themselves to one another and aid in staying together. Buddy

lines are not designed for lifting.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE INITIAL ARMING, REARMING, REPACKING, OR NEAREST AUTHORIZED STEARNS REPAIR FACILITY CALL

1-800-STEARNS (1-800-783-2767).

PRODUCT REGISTRATION:

PLEASE MAIL REGISTRATION CARD OR CALL

1-800-STEARNS (1-800-783-2767)

IN ORDER TO RECEIVE IMPORTANT UPDATES

ON THIS PFD.

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Contents Do not Remove Prior to Sale Approval Conditions and Carriage RequirementsMechanism Parts List Specifications IndicatorsInflation System Harness USE Instructions Harness FIT and Sizing InformationAdditional Harness Information II. Mandatory Carriage RequirementsIII. Instructions for USE How to Inspect the Mechanism Read below for More Detailed InformationInspecting Your PFD For Damage Donning Instructions Inflated Donning InstructionsWear your PFD over, not under clothing Other Inflation Precautions Inflation InstructionsDeflation Instructions Do not Twist or Wring Inflatable Chamber to DeflateFreezing Temperatures IV. is Your PFD in Good and Serviceable CONDITION?Other 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