Stearns Recreational 0340 manual Other USE Guide Lines

OTHER USE GUIDE LINES -

STUDY this manual and practice using your belt to become thoroughly familiar with its features and operation. Your inflatable PFD will not provide buoyancy until you inflate it. See Pages 17 and 18 for testing your PFD.

ALWAYS re-arm the CO2 inflation system after each discharge. The CO2 cylinder is good for only one inflation and then must be replaced. Use O N L Y genuine Stearns replacement kits for rearming your PFD. See Pages 11 and 12 for rearming instructions.

NEVER wear inside clothing that can restrict expansion.

NEVER inflate in a tightly confined space.

NEVER inflate with any type of pump.

NEVER actuate with CO2 inflator if the belt is already fully inflated.

NEVER use in below freezing temperatures unless worn partly inflated. At or below 40 ºF inflation time with CO2 gas will be longer. Wearing a partially inflated PFD under these conditions will provide some initial buoyancy while the PFD fully inflates. Caution: Do not fully inflate orally and then inflate with the CO2 cylinder. Repeated CO2 inflation after oral inflation will damage the PFD to the point that it will not hold air or float.

AVOID contact with sharp objects.

AVOID exposure to extreme heat (140 ºF or higher).

Failure to heed the above cautions may result in personal

injury or death.

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