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7.0   

Is Your PFD in Good and Serviceable Condition? 

Check your PFD between outings to be sure that it is properly armed (see 
Section 6.1.1, 

Check for Green “OK” Service Indicator

); that it is free of rips, 

tears or holes; that all seams are securely sewn; and that the fabric, straps and 
hardware are still strong.  Inspect the inflatable portion of the PFD in 
accordance with Section 8.0, 

Care and Maintenance Instructions. 

 

8.0   

Care and Maintenance Instructions 

8.1   

Service Test Procedures

 

Service Test includes leakage test and visual inspection.  Perform Service Test 
at the beginning of each boating season and before any long voyage.

 

8.1.1 

Visual Inspection

 

Before each outing, open the Belt Pack and unfold the PFD.  Check the PFD's  
inflatable cell looking for rips, tears, holes or punctures that might indicate 
damage. 

8.1.2 

Leakage Test 

Test the PFD’s inflatable cell for leaks at the beginning of each season and at 
least once every two months afterwards.  Inflate the PFD orally until the cell 
becomes firm.  Refer to Section 6.4, 

Inflating by Mouth (Oral Inflation)

.  Allow 

the PFD to sit overnight for 16 hours and then check to see if the inflatable cell 
is still firm.  A leaking PFD will have become soft and should not be used. 

WARNING:

  DO NOT USE DAMAGED PFD’S. DISCARD THEM, OR 

RETURN TO REVERE FOR REPAIR. 

8.2   

Cleaning 

Your PFD is made of materials designed to resist soiling and mildew.  If 
cleaning is required, use mild hand soap and cool water.  Rub gently.  Do not 
scrub or use abrasive cleaners.  

CAUTION:

  DO NOT DRY CLEAN, IRON OR MACHINE WASH YOUR PFD.  

DO NOT USE BLEACH. 

8.3   

Storage 

Store your PFD in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place.  A damp or wet PFD should 
be hung by its collar on a clothesline before storage.  Do not store PFD where it 
can be exposed to chemicals.  Do not leave your PFD in direct sunlight or in hot 
areas for long periods when your boat is not in use.  Avoid storing the PFD 
inflated. 

CAUTION:

  NEVER DRY YOUR PFD ON A HEATER, RADIATOR, OR WITH 

A DIRECT HEAT SOURCE. 

Summary of Contents for 61098

Page 1: ... Rev D Feb 17 2015 This manual contains important information Read it Keep this book and the sales receipt together in a safe place for future reference Please record your PFD s model s information Lot Number Purchase Date Retailer COMFORT MAXTM BELT PACK Model 61098 Manual Inflation USCG Approved Type III PFD Packed Inflated ...

Page 2: ...Use Below Freezing Pg 8 6 7 Rearming the CO2 Inflator Mechanism Pg 9 6 8 Refolding Your PFD Pg 12 7 0 Is Your PFD in Good and Serviceable Condition Pg 14 8 0 Care and Maintenance Instructions Pg 14 8 1 Service Test Procedures Pg 14 8 1 1 Visual Inspection Pg 14 8 1 2 Leakage Test Pg 14 8 2 Cleaning Pg 14 8 3 Storage Pg 14 8 4 Professional Servicing Pg 15 9 0 Why are PFD s Required Safety Equipment...

Page 3: ...rmed hardware detached webbing rotted structural components air leaks or nonfunctional oral inflation tube Unless worn this PFD must also be properly armed with a full CO2 cylinder inflation system status indicator and an accessible manual inflation lanyard A PFD which is approved only when worn or required to be worn must be worn under the specified conditions 1 0 Personal Flotation Device Safety...

Page 4: ...es 132 cm in circumference Figure 1 1 Storage Pouch 2 Inflator Pull Tab Opening 3 Buckles 4 Velcro 5 Clear Window 6 Retroreflective Tape 7 Oral Tube Valve in tip 8 Oral Tube Dust Cover 9 Inflatable Chamber 10 Neck Ties 11 CO2 Cylinder 12 Center Adjustment Strap 13 Inflator Mechanism 14 Inflation Jerk Pull Tab Storage Pouch with Top Flap Open PFD Inflated Inflation System ...

Page 5: ...inflator mechanism The PFD is inflated by pulling down hard on the yellow handle marked JERK on the right hand side of the pouch This causes the PFD s CO2 inflation mechanism to puncture a self contained carbon dioxide cylinder and discharge this harmless gas into the inflatable chamber The chamber then inflates and bursts from the storage pouch You do NOT need to open the pouch or remove the cham...

Page 6: ...2 6 1 2 Check Manual Pull Tab Access Check that the yellow JERK tab is hanging through the cutout hole of the belt pack 6 1 3 Basic Visual Inspection for Damage Visually examine the Inflatable PFD for damage or excessive abrasion fading wear tear or contamination Particular attention must be paid to the seams stitching straps and webbing attachments hardware buckles and slides etc Check for streng...

Page 7: ...ure PFD remains secure on your head when jumping into the water Step 4 Tie neck straps in a knot as tight as possible Figure 3 6 2 Putting on Your PFD Donning Put the PFD is worn about your waist like a belt Refer to Figure 3 Buckle it at the left side of the pouch and and tighten the waist strap The yellow JERK pull tab for the inflation mechanism protrudes from an opening on the right side of th...

Page 8: ... top of the oral tube when you are done Occasionally dust particles get trapped in the oral valve causing it to leak slightly Blowing into the valve and or tapping on the valve with a finger will usually clear the dust and stop the leak Keep the dust cap in place at all times 6 5 Deflating Your PFD Remove the black dust cap from the top of the red oral tube Twist the dust cap around and insert the...

Page 9: ...card the old assembly Step 3 Check the new cylinder bayonet assembly to be sure the sensor ring is not broken the O ring is in place and the cylinder has not been pierced Do not install assembly if not in proper condition Refer to Figure 7 NOTE The inflator will not allow the installation of an assembly with broken sensor ring NOTE Rearming must follow the sequence below and on the next page 6 7 R...

Page 10: ...t into the housing pushing in firmly then B turning clockwise 1 8 turn to a full stop Check the bayonet viewport One of the black bayonet tabs will be entirely visible through the view port If a red or white indicator is displayed or the tab is not fully visible the cylinder bayonet assembly is not completely in stalled and needs to be turned clockwise further to a full stop WARNING PFD WILL ONLY ...

Page 11: ...11 Figure 7 ...

Page 12: ...wn on oral tube Squeeze ALL air from bladder STEP 1 Close side of bag using Velcro STEP 2 Lay the PFD out flat with the cylinder and oral tube face down Fully lengthen center adjustment strap STEP 3 Fold the right side of the PFD over so oral tube is visible as shown Fold left side over so cylinder is visible as shown STEP 4 Turn PFD over so the cylinder is face down Starting from the top fold dow...

Page 13: ... the Velcro along the length of the pouch STEP 6 Flip folded PFD chamber over so cylinder is visible Place folded PFD chamber into pouch so the cylinder head is visible through the window Gently slide yellow Jerk tab through bottom hole as shown Figure 8B ...

Page 14: ...ning of each season and at least once every two months afterwards Inflate the PFD orally until the cell becomes firm Refer to Section 6 4 Inflating by Mouth Oral Inflation Allow the PFD to sit overnight for 16 hours and then check to see if the inflatable cell is still firm A leaking PFD will have become soft and should not be used WARNING DO NOT USE DAMAGED PFD S DISCARD THEM OR RETURN TO REVERE ...

Page 15: ...hy are PFD s 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 stay face up in the water and increases 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 w...

Page 16: ...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 see Sections 10 1 and the other to carry onboard as a spare 10 1 How Do You Test Your PFD Using the Manual Inflator 1 To test your inflatable PFD you will need Your fully armed PFD and R...

Page 17: ...f you are a weak swimmer or non swimmer inflate the PFD partially so that you are supported well enough to be able to complete inflation without touching bottom either orally or manually Note this level of inflation because it is the minimum needed for you to safely use this inflatable PFD 6 Fully inflate the PFD using the oral inflator 7 See if the PFD will float you on your back or just slightly...

Page 18: ...less insulation you will require When operating in cold waters below 60o F 15 6o C you should consider using a coat or jacket style PFD or a Type V Thermal Protective PFD as they cover more of the body than the vest or belt style PFDs Some Points to Remember about Hypothermia Protection 1 Always wear your PFD Even if you become incapacitated due to hypothermia the PFD will keep you afloat and grea...

Page 19: ...ur PFD is wet allow it to dry thoroughly before storing it Store it in a well ventilated area 8 Do not dry your PFD in front of a radiator or other source of direct heat 14 0 Additional Information If you need more information about PFDs and safe recreational boating contact your state boating authority U S Coast Guard Auxiliary U S Power Squadron Red Cross or your nearest unit of the U S Coast Gu...

Page 20: ...20 REVERE SURVIVAL INC 5323 Highway Ave Jacksonville Florida 32254 USA Tel No 904 503 9733 www reveresurvival com ...

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