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Vest with LIFTTM partially so that you are supported well enough to be able to complete inflation without touching bottom, either orally or manually. Note this level of inflation because it is the minimumn needed for you to safely use this Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM.

5)Fully inflate the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM using the oral inflato . It may be neccessary to manually release the VelcroTM tabs for full inflation because oral inflation may not provide sufficient pressure to open the tabs.

6)See if the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM 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 and how you float

7)Get out of the water and remove the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM. Completely deflate the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM using the oral inflator (see Deflation p. 11).

8)Let the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM dry thoroughly. Re-arm (p. 13) and Repack the PFD (p. 17).

Re-assemble inflation system parts and repack the Inflatable Vest with

LIFTTM.

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 PFD.

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

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Contents Inflatable Vest With Lifttm Page Contents Approval Conditions and Carriage Requirements Conditions for Type V Approval in commercial applicationsPage What is AN Inflatable PFD? Instructions for USE Uninspected Commercial Vessel Use Component Inspection InstructionsReadiness Checklist When used with harness MA1900, the bottom of the belt mustIs, replace the inflator see Re-arming Your PFD, p Donning InstructionsMustang Survival Inflation Fasten the chest straps and adjust to a snug fit Automatic Backup InflationOral Inflation In-water Adjustments Special Considerations for Automatic Devices Usage Below Freezing Open the tabsRe-arming Your PFD Dispose of the used inflator body TrashIndicator ShaftInlet ValveSealing ring Fig BlackRepacking Your PFD p.13Right Lobe Mustang Survival Page Tuck in the zipper tail, so it is not exposed Fig MA1900 Sailing Harness USE with MD0450 only Inserting the MA1900 Sailing Harness Page Mustang Survival Harness Closures Adjusting the MA1900 Sailing Harness Is Your PFD in Good and Serviceable CONDITION?Care and Maintenance Instructions Ii Ensure the manual pull-tab is accessibleCheck the following at the intervals listed below Before Each UseVi Ensure the single point status indicator is green Fig HOW and WHY to Test Your PFD Cleaning and StoringHOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Automatic INFLATOR? HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Manual INFLATOR?Put on the Inflatable Vest with Lifttm HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Oral INFLATOR? Wear Your PFD Hypothermia How hypothermia affects most adultsLessen heat loss and increase your survival time Additional Information Do not Attach PFD’S to Your BoatMustang Survival Page WE Save Lives for a Living
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