Stearns Safety & Survival 1189 manual Deflation Instructions

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DEFLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Depress Oral Valve (located inside end of Oral Tube) using either the protective cap or tab provided by inserting into the end of Oral Tube, see drawing. Gently compress air out of the inflatable chamber while depressing the Oral Valve.

DO NOT TWIST OR WRING INFLATABLE CHAMBER TO DEFLATE.

If for any reason the Oral Valve remains open, depress it several times. If it does not release, discontinue use of this PFD and take it to a certified repair station. (See Page 11 for repair station locations/information.) In an emergency situation, hold thumb over the valve if it will not close, or fold the oral tube in half and squeeze together. Refer to page 19 for Repacking Instructions.

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Contents Do not Remove Prior to Sale Approval Conditions and Carriage RequirementsInflation System Mechanism Parts List SpecificationsIndicators Harness USE Instructions Harness FIT and Sizing InformationIII. Instructions for USE Additional Harness InformationII. Mandatory Carriage Requirements Inspecting Your PFD For Damage How to Inspect the MechanismRead below for More Detailed Information Wear your PFD over, not under clothing Donning InstructionsInflated Donning Instructions Other Inflation Precautions Inflation InstructionsDeflation Instructions Do not Twist or Wring Inflatable Chamber to DeflateOther USE Guidelines Freezing TemperaturesIV. is Your PFD in Good and Serviceable CONDITION? Users Inspection Care and Cleaning Instructions Rearming KitsStorage RepairVI. WHY are Pfds Required Safety EQUIPMENT? VII. HOW and WHY to Test Your PFD?Make sure it floats you 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 Do not Attach Pfds to Your Boat CO2 Permeation LossBuddy Line Information StearnsRepacking Instructions Printer id