Mustang Survival MD3087, MD3085 manual Wear Your PFD, Hypothermia

5)If you are a weak swimmer or non-swimmer, orally inflate the Inflatable PFD partially so that you are supported well enough to be able to complete inflation without touching bottom. Note this level of inflation because it is the minimum needed for you to safely use this Inflatable PFD.

6)Fully inflate the Inflatable PFD using the oral inflator.

7)See if the Inflatable 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.

8)Get out of the water and remove the Inflatable PFD. Completely deflate the Inflatable PFD using the oral inflator.

9)Let the Inflatable PFD dry thoroughly. Re-arm (for your model) and Repack the PFD (p. 13).

WEAR YOUR PFD

In approximately 80 percent of all boating fatalities, the victims were not wearing a PFD. Most fatal accidents happen on calm sunny days. This Inflatable PFD is much more comfortable to wear than other PFD types. Get into the habit of wearing this Inflatable PFD.

Non-swimmers and children especially should wear a hybrid or non- Inflatable PFD at all times when on or near the water.

HYPOTHERMIA

Prolonged exposure to cold water causes a condition known as hypothermia - a substantial loss of body heat, which leads to exhaustion and unconsciousness. Most drowning victims first suffer from hypothermia. The following chart shows the effects of hypothermia: how hypothermia affects most adults.

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