EACH OF THESE DEVICES IS INTENDED TO HELP YOU SAVE YOUR OWN LIFE
For your PFD to function properly, follow these suggestions to verify that it fits, floats, and remains in good condition.
1)Check the inflation mechanism status indicators before each use.
2)Get in the habit of rearming the inflation mechanism right after each inflation.
3)Try your wearable PFD on and adjust it until it fits comfortably in and out of the water.
4)Mark your PFD with your name if you are the only wearer.
5)Do not alter your PFD. If it doesn’t fit properly, get one that does. An altered device is no longer Coast Guard approved.
6)Your PFD is not intended for use as a fender or kneeling pad.
7)If your PFD is wet, allow it to dry thoroughly before storing it. Store it in a
8)Do not dry your PFD in front of a radiator or other source of direct heat.
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