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VI. 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 (31
to 53 Newtons) 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 that
you will know what to do in an emergency.

VII. 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 Section V on Page 10 for leak tests)
- It should inflate quick 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 on board as a spare.

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Summary of Contents for 1189

Page 1: ...oved for water skiing or other high impact high speed activities This inflatable was designed to be more comfortable and less restrictive to wear than inherently buoyant PFDs When worn used and serviced according to this owner s manual this PFD can greatly increase your chances of survival in the water Not recommended for non swimmers or weak swimmers Users of inflatable PFDs must be at least 16 y...

Page 2: ...wtons when fully inflated Inflation System Manual Inflation Mechanism located on your right side Oral Tube located on your left side Pull Tab located on your right side used to manually activate the inflation mechanism and inflate the PFD CO2 Cylinder 33 gram with cylinder seal indicator USE REARMING KIT 0932 Indicators For the PFD to be fully armed a cylinder must be inserted into the mechanism a...

Page 3: ...g to a quick release under load tether see illustration HARNESS FIT AND SIZING INFORMATION Sailing Harnesses are designed to be worn at the chest area to ensure the least injury potential should the wearer be subject to sudden high shock loads Fit This harness is to be used by wearers 5 feet 5 inches 165 cm and taller This restriction is intended to locate the bottom of the harness belt at least 5...

Page 4: ...arry Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices PFDs legibly marked with the Coast Guard approval number which are in good and serviceable condition and are the correct size for each person on board To be considered serviceable this PFD shall not exhibit deterioration that could diminish its performance such as broken or deformed hardware detached webbing rotted structural components air leak...

Page 5: ...CO2 cylinder to prevent unnecessary discharge The CO2 cylinder contains the gas charge that will inflate your PFD when the inflation mechanism is fired You must verify that the CO2 cylinder installed is of the correct size specification and has not been previously fired Be sure that a cylinder is inserted into the mechanism and that the cylinder seal indicator shows Green If the indicator shows Re...

Page 6: ...t should protrude from the PFD as shown on the pictogram Make sure that you are comfortable locating the Jerk To Inflate tab with either hand Should an emergency develop be prepared to use it Always wear your PFD over not under clothing Caution bulky clothing may affect the ability of this PFD to turn the wearer to a face up position in the water Practice closing hardware and adjusting straps befo...

Page 7: ...ve the CO2 cylinder prior to inflating 3 Cold Inflation Oral Inflation may be required in addition to manual inflation if chamber is not firm due to cold temperatures at or below 40 F 4 C Inflation time using CO2 gas will be longer at these temperatures See FREEZING TEMPERATURES on Page 9 4 Other Inflation Precautions Caution Do not fully inflate orally then manually inflate with the CO2 cylinder ...

Page 8: ...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 repair station See Page 11 for repair station locations information In an emergency situation hold thumb over the valve if it will not close or fold the oral tube in half and squeeze toget...

Page 9: ...vice 4 Use extreme caution around sharp objects 5 Avoid unnecessary exposure to the sunlight See GENERAL PRODUCT LIFE EXPECTANCY on Page 10 6 CO2 gas from the cylinder will permeate through the chamber fabric over time If you are in the water for a long time it may be necessary to top off the inflatable orally by blowing air in through the oral tube 7 Inflatable PFDs are not designed for activitie...

Page 10: ...ey or before each outing as recommended below 1 Physical Inspection of Cover and Straps Examine outer shell fabric seams webbing attachments buckles slides etc Fabric fading can indicate a loss of strength Check for strength by pulling seams and attachments snugly If device shows any signs of damage return to a certified Stearns Repair Facility or replace the entire device This inspection should b...

Page 11: ...instructions provided on the device DO NOT MACHINE WASH DO NOT MACHINE DRY DO NOT DRY CLEAN DO NOT USE SOLVENT BASED CLEANERS DO NOT BLEACH STORAGE Store in clean cool dry area Do not store in direct sunight REPAIR If you have any question about the condition or integrity of this product call 1 800 STEARNS 1 800 783 2767 A damaged device must be repaired by certified Stearns Repair Facility or dis...

Page 12: ...ted Familiarize yourself with the use of this PFD so that you will know what to do in an emergency VII 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 Section V on Page 10 for ...

Page 13: ...you can stand with your head above the surface 5 See if the PFD will float you on your back or just slightly back of vertical In a relaxed floating position verify that your mouth is well above the water s surface Note the effect of where you hold your legs on how you float 6 Get out of the water and remove the PFD Remove the used CO2 from the PFD inflator Completely deflate the PFD using the oral...

Page 14: ...le 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 back of vertical In a relaxed floating position verify that your mouth is well above the water s surface Note t...

Page 15: ...er causes a condition known as hypothermia a substantial loss of body heat which leads to exhaustion and unconsciousness Most drowning victims first suffer from hypothermia The following chart shows the effects of hypothermia PFDs can increase survival time because they allow you to float without using energy treading water and because of their insulating properties Naturally the warmer the water ...

Page 16: ...ecommended Keep your head out of the water This will greatly lessen heat loss and increase your survival time 3 Use the standard H E L P position when wearing an inflatable PFD Wrap your arms around your torso under the PFD and draw your legs up to a seated position Doing so will help you conserve body heat 4 Keep a positive attitude about your survival and rescue This will improve your chances of...

Page 17: ...th your name if you are the only wearer 6 Do not alter your PFD If it doesn t fit properly get one that does An altered device is no longer Coast Guard approved 7 Your PFD is not intended for use as a fender or kneeling pad 8 If your PFD is wet allow it to dry thoroughly before storing it Store it in a well ventilated area 9 Do not dry your PFD in front of a radiator or other source of direct heat...

Page 18: ...are Refer to Page 3 for harness use instructions CO2 PERMEATION LOSS CO2 gas will permeate the chamber fabric over time Oral Inflation may be necessary to maintain full buoyancy BUDDY LINE INFORMATION Buddy lines when provided are to be used by people adrift in the water to attach themselves to one another and aid in staying together Buddy lines are not designed for lifting IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIO...

Page 19: ... over exposing Velcro strip 3 Fold left outside edge over securing Velcro strips Fold right topside over exposing Velcro strip Position Jerk to Inflate Tab below bottom of clear window pocket Fold left topside over securing Velcro strips 4 Snap back strap to shell Secure Velcro strap extensions Examine all straps belt keepers adjustment slides and buckles to assure that they are free from twists C...

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