INTRODUCTION
The MD0450 22 requires user involvement to ensure a level of safety equal to other inflatable PFDs. Knowledgeable users increase their safety significantly by wearing and using these PFDs as prescribed in this owner’s manual.
General - This Inflatable PFD will turn most wearers from a face down to a face up position and provide support suitable for offshore conditions. See page 11 for
This Inflatable PFD was designed to be more comfortable and less restrictive to wear than inherently buoyant PFDs. When worn, used and serviced according to this owner’s manual, this PFD can greatly increase your chances of survival in the water. Not recommended for non- swimmers or weak swimmers.
To be considered serviceable, this PFD shall not exhibit deterioration that could diminish its performance such as broken or deformed hardware, detached webbing, rotted structural components, air leaks, or nonfunctional oral inflation tube. Unless worn inflated, this PFD must also be properly armed with a full CO2 cylinder, inflation system status indicator, and a manual inflation beaded handle accessible outside the user’s right front panel cover (Fig. 1). The chest buckle, on the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM, must be fastened after inflation.
WHY ARE PFDS REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT?
Drownings are the leading cause of fatalities involving recreational and commercial vessels. A PFD provides flotation to help keep your head above water, help you to stay face up in the water, and increase your chances for survival and rescue. Most adults only need an extra 7 to 12 kg (3.2 to 5.5 pounds) of flotation to keep their heads above water. The proper size PFD will properly support the weight of the wearer.
Since this Inflatable PFD does not have inherent buoyancy, it provides flotation only when inflated. Familiarize yourself with the use of this
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