G. OTHER USE GUIDELINES
1.Always wear your PFD when underway unless you are inside a cabin.
2.If you need to jump from any height always fold arms over your chest to keep the PFD in place when entering the water.
3.Avoid all unnecessary activities that will be abrasive to the device.
4.Use extreme caution around sharp objects.
5.Avoid unnecessary exposure to the sunlight. See GENERAL PRODUCT LIFE EXPECTANCE below.
6.Inflatable PFDs are not designed for activities in which the wearer expects to encounter impact with the water at a
7.Never use in below freezing temperatures unless worn partly inflated. At or below 40°F 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.
III. CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
A. GENERAL PRODUCT LIFE EXPECTANCY
The reliability and service life of this PFD depends greatly upon how it is used and cared for. Avoid storing PFD in direct sunlight. Sunlight con- tains ultraviolet radiation that weakens synthetic materials. Prolonged exposures to high temperatures and high humidity may shorten service life of this PFD. While it is known that these elements degrade the mate- rials, every use environment is unique so there is no sure way to esti- mate how long the PFD will last. It is for this reason that you must follow the Care and Cleaning Instructions and perform the maintenance and service checks. This will assure that the PFD remains functional and will maximize the useful life of this PFD. Failure to follow these instructions rigorously could result in a
B. CARE AND CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Drying - If the device is wet, place on a coat hanger to allow thorough drying. Do not place in direct sunlight to dry. Do not use any heat source or place on radiator.
7
