Stearns Recreational 1341, 1339 manual HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Manual INFLATOR?

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4.See if the PFD will float you on your back or just slightly back of vertical. In a relaxed floating position, verify that your mouth is well above the water's surface. Note the effect of where you hold your legs on how you float.

5.Get out of the water and remove the PFD. Remove the

used CO2 cylinder and the used pill from the PFD inflator. Deflate the PFD using the oral inflator.

6.Let the PFD dry thoroughly. REARM and REPACK the PFD in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions!

HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE MANUAL INFLATOR?

1.To test your inflatable PFD, you will need:

•Your fully armed PFD, and

•Rearming kit approved for your PFD. (This kit contains a water sensing pill that you will need to use following this test.)

2.Put on the PFD.

3.Actuate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on the pull tab. The PFD should fully inflate within 5 seconds.

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Contents Do not Remove Prior to Sale Conditions for this Type V Approval Approved Only When WornYou must learn how to properly arm the PFD II. Mandatory Carriage Requirements PRE-DONNING Instructions SpecificationsWhere and How to Check the Pill Water Sensing Element III. Instructions for USEExamine Your CO2 Cylinder See Rearming Instructions on back cover of this bookAdditional Notes on CO 2 Cylinders Donning InstructionsInflation Instructions Inflated Donning InstructionsRearming and Indicator Check Instructions Other Inflation PrecautionsDeflation Instructions Other USE Guidelines Refer to the back inside cover for Repacking InstructionsInspection IV. is Your PFD in Good and Serviceable CONDITION?Care and Maintenance Instructions General Product Life Expectancy Care and Cleaning Instructions Rearming of Inflator Mechanism Storage Rearming Components VI. WHY are Pfds Required Safety EQUIPMENT?Repair ServicingHOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Automatic INFLATOR? VII. HOW and WHY to Test Your PFD?HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Manual INFLATOR? HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Oral Inflator IX. Hypothermia VIII. Wear Your PFDSome Points to Remember About Hypothermia Protection Page Product Registration Order to Receive Important Updates on this PFDXI. Additional Information Do not Attach Pfds to Your Boat CO2 Permeation LossAlways deflate the PFD and rearm the Inflation Mechanism Repacking InstructionsRearming / Status Indicatorinstructions Secumatic 3001S