Stearns Recreational 0340 manual VII. HOW and WHY to Test Your PFD?, Your fully armed PFD

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VII. HOW AND WHY TO TEST YOUR PFD?

Inflate your PFD and try it out in the water to:

•Make sure it floats you: Comfortably

(When worn properly)

Adequately for expected wave conditions (Body shapes/densities affect performance)

•Make sure it works:

A flow of bubbles should not appear (See Section V for leak tests)

It should inflate quick and easily

•Learn how it works by:

Activating the CO2 inflation system

Rearming the CO2 inflation system

Using the Oral inflator tube

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 CO2 cylinder 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.

4.Pull neck strap over head and adjust. See MAXIMIZING PERFORMANCE on Page 9.

5.Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with your head above the surface.

6.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.

7.Get out of the water and remove the PFD. Remove the used

CO2 cylinder from the PFD inflator. Completely deflate the PFD using the oral inflator.

8.Let the PFD dry thoroughly. REARM and REPACK the PFD in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions (refer to Pages 11, 12 and 13).

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Contents See Page 3 for Conditions for Type V Approval Adult Universal for Persons Over 80 PoundsInflation System SpecificationsUSE Replacement KIT no II. Conditions for Type V Approval Approved only When WornIII. Instructions for USE Mandatory Carriage RequirementsPRE-DONNING Instructions Inspecting Your PFD for DamageExamine Your CO2 Cylinder Examine the inflation mechanism status indicatorsCylinder 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 Users Inspection IV. is Yourpfd in Goodand Serviceable CONDITION?Rearming Kits Care and Cleaning InstructionsStorage VI. WHY are PFDs Required Safety EQUIPMENT?Repair ServicingYour fully armed PFD, 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 XI. Additional Information Do not Attach PFDs to Your Boat Order to Receive Important Updates On this PFDCO2 Permeation Loss Buddy Line Information
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