Stearns Safety & Survival 24MSPT-1 manual Do not Remove Prior to Sale

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OWNER’S MANUAL for

Model 24MSPT-1

APPROVAL CONDITIONS AND CARRIAGE REGULATIONS

This inflatable PFD is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard for use as a Type III Personal Flotation Device (PFD). It is not approved for water skiing or other high impact, high speed activities. This inflatable PFD 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.

I. MANDATORY CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS

Federal regulations in 33 CFR 175-1993 require you to carry Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices (PFDs) legibly marked with the Coast Guard approval number which are in good and serviceable condition and are the correct size for each person on board. To be considered serviceable, this PFD shall not exhibit deterioration that could diminish its performance such as broken or deformed hardware, detached webbing, rotted structural components, air leaks, or non-functional oral inflation tube. Unless worn inflated, this PFD must also be properly armed with a full CO2 cylinder, inflation system status indicator and an accessible manual inflation lanyard. A PFD which is “approved only when worn” or “required to be worn” must be worn under the specified conditions.

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Contents Do not Remove Prior to Sale Page Donning Instructions SpecificationsRead below for More Detailed Information Inspecting Your PFD For DamageInflated Donning Instructions Rearming and Indicator Check InstructionsInflation Instructions Deflation Instructions Other Inflation PrecautionsOther USE Guidelines Care and Cleaning InstructionsStorage InspectionVI. HOW and WHY to Test Your PFD? IV. is Your PFD in Good and Serviceable CONDITION?Your fully armed PFD, HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Manual INFLATOR?VII. Wear Your PFD HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Oral INFLATOR?HOW Hypothermia Affects Most Adults VIII. HypothermiaSome Points to Remember About Hypothermia Protection Do not Attach PFD’S to Your Boat Additional InformationCO2 Permeation Loss Buddy Line InformationOral Tube Access Tab Rearming Disassembly