Product Manual

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F. DEFLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Depress Oral Valve (located inside end of Oral Tube) using the
protective cap or tab provided by inserting into the end of Oral
Tube, see drawing. Gently compress air out of the inflatable
chamber while depressing the Oral Valve.
DO NOT TWIST OR WRING INFLATABLE CHAMBER TO
DEFLATE.
If for any reason the Oral Valve remains open, depress it several
times. If it does not release, discontinue use of this PFD and
take it to a certified Stearns Repair Facility. In an emergency
situation, hold thumb over the valve if it will not close.
Refer to the back inside cover for REPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS.
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 EXPECTANCY on page 9.
6. Inflatable PFDs are not designed for activities in which the
wearer expects to encounter impact with the water at a high-
speed such as water skiing, riding personal water-craft; etc.