Stearns Recreational 0340 Storage, Repair, Servicing, VI. WHY are PFDs Required Safety EQUIPMENT?

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STORAGE

•Store in clean, cool, dry area.

•Do not store in direct sunlight.

REPAIR

If you have any question about the condition or integrity of this product call 1-800-STEARNS (1-800-783-2767). A damaged device must be repaired by certified Stearns Repair Facility or discarded.

SERVICING

Stearns strongly recommends that this device be inspected at least every 24 months by a certified Stearns Repair Facility or STEARNS Inc. Call 1-800-STEARNS (1-800-783-2767) for your nearest certified Stearns Repair Facility.

VI. WHY ARE PFDs REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT?

Drownings are the leading cause of fatalities involving recreational boating. A PFD provides flotation to help keep your head above water, help you stay face up in the water and increase your chances for survival and rescue. Most adults only need an extra 7 to 12 pounds of flotation to keep their heads above water. The proper size PFD will properly support the weight of the wearer.

This is an inflatable PFD. It does not provide any flotation unless it is inflated. Familiarize yourself with the use of this PFD, so you know what to do when you need to use it.

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Contents Adult Universal for Persons Over 80 Pounds See Page 3 for Conditions for Type V ApprovalUSE Replacement KIT no SpecificationsInflation System Approved only When Worn II. Conditions for Type V ApprovalMandatory Carriage Requirements III. Instructions for USEPRE-DONNING Instructions Inspecting Your PFD for DamageExamine the inflation mechanism status indicators Examine Your CO2 CylinderCylinder Tightness Additional Notes on CO2 CylindersOther USE Guide Lines Donning and Inflation Instructions Donning Instructions Maximizing Performance Deflation Instructions Rearming Instructions Step Rearming Instructions Step Repacking Instructions IV. is Yourpfd in Goodand Serviceable CONDITION? Users InspectionCare and Cleaning Instructions Rearming KitsVI. WHY are PFDs Required Safety EQUIPMENT? StorageRepair ServicingHOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Manual INFLATOR? VII. HOW and WHY to Test Your PFD?Your fully armed PFD, HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Oral INFLATOR? VIII. Wear Your PFD IX. HypothermiaSome Points to Remember About Hypothermia Protection XI. Additional Information Order to Receive Important Updates On this PFD Do not Attach PFDs to Your BoatCO2 Permeation Loss Buddy Line Information
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