Stearns Recreational 1339, 1341 manual Refer to the back inside cover for Repacking Instructions

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(See page 13 for repair station locations/information.) In an emergency situation, hold thumb over the valve if it will not close.

Refer to the back inside cover for REPACKING INSTRUCTIONS.

FREEZING TEMPERATURES

At or below 40° F (4° C) automatic activation and inflation time with CO2 gas will be longer. Wearing a partially inflated PFD in these conditions will provide some initial buoyancy while the PFD fully inflates.

Caution: Do not fully inflate orally and then inflate with the CO2 cylinder. Repeated CO2 inflation after oral inflation will damage the PFD to the point that it will not hold air or float.

OTHER USE GUIDELINES

1.Always wear your PFD when underway unless you are inside a cabin.

2.If you need to jump from any height always fold arms over your chest to keep the PFD in place when entering the water.

3.Avoid all unnecessary activities that will be abrasive to the device.

4.Use extreme caution around sharp objects.

5.Avoid unnecessary exposure to the sunlight. See GENERAL PRODUCT LIFE EXPECTANCY on page 11.

6.CO2 gas from the cylinder will permeate through the chamber fabric over time. If you are in the water for a long time, it may be necessary to top off the inflatable orally, by blowing air in through the oral tube.

7.Inflatable PFDs are not designed for activities in which the wearer expects to encounter impact with the water at a high speed such as water skiing, riding personal water craft, etc.

8.Inflatable PFDs are not designed for white water activities.

9.For Inflatable PFDs that have a manual-auto inflator, dropping the PFD into the water or exposing the inflation system to unnecessary water spray, will result in an inadvertent inflation.

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Contents Do not Remove Prior to Sale Approved Only When Worn Conditions for this Type V ApprovalYou must learn how to properly arm the PFD II. Mandatory Carriage Requirements III. Instructions for USE SpecificationsWhere and How to Check the Pill Water Sensing Element PRE-DONNING InstructionsSee Rearming Instructions on back cover of this book Examine Your CO2 Cylinder Donning Instructions Additional Notes on CO 2 CylindersInflated Donning Instructions Inflation InstructionsOther Inflation Precautions Rearming and Indicator Check InstructionsDeflation Instructions Refer to the back inside cover for Repacking Instructions Other USE GuidelinesGeneral Product Life Expectancy IV. is Your PFD in Good and Serviceable CONDITION?Care and Maintenance Instructions InspectionRearming of Inflator Mechanism Care and Cleaning InstructionsStorage Servicing VI. WHY are Pfds Required Safety EQUIPMENT?Repair Rearming ComponentsVII. HOW and WHY to Test Your PFD? HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Automatic INFLATOR?HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Manual INFLATOR? HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Oral Inflator VIII. Wear Your PFD IX. HypothermiaSome Points to Remember About Hypothermia Protection Page CO2 Permeation Loss Order to Receive Important Updates on this PFDXI. Additional Information Do not Attach Pfds to Your Boat Product RegistrationRepacking Instructions Always deflate the PFD and rearm the Inflation MechanismRearming / Status Indicatorinstructions Secumatic 3001S