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3) Use the standard H.E.L.P. position when wearing an Inflatable PFD,
drawing the legs up to a seated position, because doing so will
help you conserve body heat (Fig. 15).
4) Keep a positive attitude about your survival and rescue. This
will improve your chances of extending your survival time until
rescued. Your will-to-live does make a difference!
5) If there is more than one person in the water, huddling is
recommended while waiting to be rescued. This action tends to
reduce the rate of heat loss and thus increase the survival time.
EACH OF THESE DEVICES IS INTENDED TO
HELP YOU SAVE YOUR OWN LIFE
For your Inflatable PFD to function properly, follow these suggestions
to verify that it fits, floats, and remains in good condition.
1) Check the inflation mechanism status indicators before each use.
2) Get in the habit of re-arming the inflation mechanism right after
each inflation.
3) Try your wearable Inflatable PFD on and adjust it until it fits
comfortably in and out of the water.
4) Mark your Inflatable PFD with your name if you are the only
wearer.
5) Do not alter your Inflatable PFD. If it doesn’t fit properly, get one
that does. An altered device is no longer Coast Guard approved.
6) Your Inflatable PFD is not intended for use as a fender or kneeling
pad.
7) If your Inflatable PFD is wet, allow it to dry thoroughly before
storing it. Store it in a well-ventilated area.
8) Do not dry your Inflatable PFD in front of a radiator or other
source of direct heat.
INFLATABLE PFD SAFETY ACCESSORIES
MA2014 Re-arm Kit – Contains 24-gram replacement CO
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cylinder/
bayonet assembly and bobbin. MD2014 will not use the bobbin.
