Stearns Safety & Survival 24MSPT-1 manual Inspecting Your PFD For Damage

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II. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

A. PRE-DONNING INSTRUCTIONS

CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE USING THIS PFD:

1.INSPECT PFD FOR DAMAGE

2.BE SURE A CYLINDER IS INSERTED INTO THE MECHANISM AND CYLINDER SEAL INDICATOR IS GREEN

READ BELOW FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION!

1. Inspecting Your PFD For Damage

Make sure that the PFD is free from rips, tears or punctures. This type of damage on the outside covering indicates that the Inflatable Chamber may have been exposed to potentially damaging elements. If these defects are noticed, discontinue use of the PFD until you have the PFD inspected by an authorized repair facility. The Inflatable Chamber should be checked for leaks at the beginning of each season and at least every two months during the boating season. The leak test procedure is described under USER’S INSPECTION. (Refer to Page 8.)

2. How to Inspect the Mechanism and Cylinder

The mechanism is located on your right side under the protective cover.

Before inspecting the mechanism remove the CO2 cylinder to prevent unnecessary discharge.

The CO2 cylinder contains the gas charge that will inflate your PFD when the inflation mechanism is fired. You must verify that the CO2 cylinder installed is of the correct size specification and has not been previously fired. See the SPECIFICATIONS section on page 3 of this manual to determine proper size cylinder.

Be sure that an undamaged cylinder is inserted into the mechanism and that the cylinder seal indicator shows GREEN. If the indicator shows RED, replace with a new cylinder following the rearming instructions on back cover.

Additional Notes on CO2 Cylinders:

a. FAILURE to properly rearm the inflation mechanism prior to installing the CO2 Cylinder will result in premature activation of the cylinder.

b. CO2 Cylinders are only good for one (1) inflation and cannot be recharged.

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Contents Do not Remove Prior to Sale Page Specifications Donning InstructionsInspecting Your PFD For Damage Read below for More Detailed InformationInflated Donning Instructions Rearming and Indicator Check InstructionsInflation Instructions Other Inflation Precautions Deflation InstructionsCare and Cleaning Instructions Other USE GuidelinesInspection StorageIV. is Your PFD in Good and Serviceable CONDITION? VI. HOW and WHY to Test Your PFD?HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Manual INFLATOR? Your fully armed PFD,HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Oral INFLATOR? VII. Wear Your PFDVIII. Hypothermia HOW Hypothermia Affects Most AdultsSome Points to Remember About Hypothermia Protection Additional Information Do not Attach PFD’S to Your BoatCO2 Permeation Loss Buddy Line InformationOral Tube Access Tab Disassembly Rearming