Ski-Doo RXT Series, GTX Series, RXP Series, GTI Series, WAKE Series manual Type I Wearable

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

PFD Types

There are five types of approved PFDs.

PFD Type I, Wearable has the greatest required buoyancy. Its design allows for turning most unconscious persons in the water from face down position to

avertical or slightly backward, face-up position. It can greatly increase the chances of survival. Type I is most effective for all waters, especially off- shore when rescue may be delayed. It is also the most effective in rough wa- ters

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TYPE I — WEARABLE

PFD Type II, Wearable turns its wearer in the same way as Type I, but not as effectively. The Type Il does not turn as many persons under the same condi- tions as a Type I. You may prefer to use this PFD where there is a probability of quick rescue such as in areas where other people are commonly involved in water activities.

PFD Type III, Wearable allows wear- ers to place themselves in a vertical or slightly backward position. It does not turn the wearer. It maintains the wearer in a vertical or slightly back- ward position and has no tendency to turn the wearer face down. It has the same buoyancy as a Type Il PFD and may be appropriate in areas where other people are commonly involved in water activities.

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TYPE III — WEARABLE

PFD Type IV, Throwable is required in addition to the PFDs previously dis- cussed. The most common Type IV PFD is a buoyant cushion or ring buoy. It is designed to be thrown to a per- son in the water, grasped and held by the user until he or she is rescued. A Type IV PFD should always be in ser- viceable condition and immediately available for use. Grasping this PFD may be difficult if the rescue is delayed or if the user is overcome by hypother- mia (loss of body heat).

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TYPE II — WEARABLE

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TYPE IV — THROWABLE

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