CONTENTS
Page 1 Approval Conditions and Carriage Requirements
3 Note to Uninspected Commercial Vessel Operators
3 Why are PFDs Required Safety Equipment?
3 What is an Inflatable PFD?
4 Instructions for Use
5 Uninspected Commercial Vessel Use
5 Component Inspection Instructions
6 Readiness Checklist
6 Donning Instructions
8 Inflation
10
11Special Considerations for Automatic Devices
11Deflation
12Usage Below Freezing
13
17 Repacking
22 MA1900 Sailing Harness
23 Inserting the MA1900 Sailing Harness
27 Adjusting the MA1900 Sailing Harness
27 Is Your PFD in Good and Serviceable Condition?
28 Care and Maintenance Instructions
30 Cleaning and Storing
30 How and Why to Test Your PFD
31 How Do You Test Your PFD Using the Automatic Inflator? 31 How Do You Test Your PFD Using the Manual Inflator?
32 How Do You Test Your PFD Using the Oral Inflator?
33 Wear Your PFD
34Hypothermia
35Each of These Devices is Intended to Help You Save Your Life
36Safety Accessories
36 Additional Information
36 Do Not Attach PFDs to Your Boat
37 Airline Operator Policy on Carriage of Inflatable PFDS
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