Product Manual

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V. WHY ARE PFDs REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT?
Drownings are the leading cause of fatalities involving recreational
boating. 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 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 PFD so you know what to do in an emergency.
VI. HOW AND WHY TO TEST YOUR PFD?
Inflate your PFD and try it out in the water to:
• Make sure it floats you:
Comfortably
(When worn properly)
Adequately for expected wave conditions
(Body shapes/densities affect performance)
• Make sure it works:
A flow of bubbles should not appear
(See page 10 for leak tests)
It should inflate quickly and easily
• Learn how it works by:
Activating the CO2 inflation system
Rearming the CO2 inflation system
Using the Oral inflator tube
The U.S. Coast Guard recommends that you purchase two
rearming kits. One to be used immediately in testing the inflation
system and the other to carry onboard as a spare.