5
Reflective
shoulders
Shoulder
Adjuster
Shoulder
Adjuster
Hanging
loop
Storage pocket
Inflator
pull handle
Waist
Adjustment
Waist
Adjustment
Attachment
point
FIGURE 1
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FLOTATION DEVICE
Because your flotation device is designed to save your life, you need
to be comfortable using it and thoroughly familiar with how it works.
If you just purchased or have not yet used your flotation device,
Transport Canada and United States Coast Guard recommend that
you immediately test it as described in How and Why to Test your
Flotation Device, (p. 17). This will not only ensure your device is in
good condition, it will give you experience using both methods of
inflation.
After initial testing, get in the habit of inspecting your flotation
device before each use, re-arming it after each use and, of course,
wearing it every time you go out on the water. This section provides
instructions, using terms from the diagram below.
