Stearns Recreational 0340 manual Donning and Inflation Instructions

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DONNING and INFLATION INSTRUCTIONS

After completing the pre-donning check, follow these instructions to don, inflate and adjust the PFD for maximum performance.

1.Buckle the deflated belt around your waist and adjust to snug fit by pulling on the free end of the belt. Secure the excess strap by tucking it under the belt.

Always position the belt with the center window in front. The Velcro® opening should be on the bottom. The “Jerk to Inflate” lanyard should be hanging downward.

2.Pull down on

the “Jerk to Inflate” lanyard to inflate chamber.

3.Grasp the neck adjustment strap tucked under the inflated chamber. Slip the strap (located at the center of the chamber) over your head.

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Contents See Page 3 for Conditions for Type V Approval Adult Universal for Persons Over 80 PoundsUSE Replacement KIT no SpecificationsInflation System II. Conditions for Type V Approval Approved only When WornInspecting Your PFD for Damage Mandatory Carriage RequirementsIII. Instructions for USE PRE-DONNING InstructionsAdditional Notes on CO2 Cylinders Examine the inflation mechanism status indicatorsExamine Your CO2 Cylinder Cylinder TightnessOther 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 InstructionsServicing VI. WHY are PFDs Required Safety EQUIPMENT?Storage RepairHOW 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? IX. Hypothermia VIII. Wear Your PFDSome Points to Remember About Hypothermia Protection XI. Additional Information Buddy Line Information Order to Receive Important Updates On this PFDDo not Attach PFDs to Your Boat CO2 Permeation Loss