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Cleaning
- Damp wipe only with mild detergent recommended for
synthetic fabrics. Remove grease and oil immediately. Always rinse well
with fresh water. Read 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
C. INSPECTION
Certified Inspection
- STEARNS, INC strongly recommends that this
device be inspected at least every 24 months by a certified Repair
Facility or STEARNS, INC.
User’s Inspection
- The user should perform the following checks
before each season, or before a long journey, or as recommended
below:
1. Leak Test
- This test should be performed every two months and at
the start of each season. (a) Remove the CO2 cylinder (b) Inflate
using the oral inflator (c) Leave to rest for 16 hours. When buoyancy
chamber remains firm and full of air, there is no leakage and cham-
ber is in operational condition. If the chamber deflates, immediately
bring to a certified Repair Facility for repair. The device is no longer
in operational condition. (d) Deflate, install the CO2 cylinder, inspect
to ensure that the PFD is properly armed (Back Cover) and then
repack the PFD (page 15) so it’s ready for use.
2. Function Test of Oral Valve
- Remove the dust protection cap. With
the PFD inflated (see steps a and b of Leak Test), test the valve by
pushing it down using the tab provided on the cap (refer to page 6).
The valve should depress easily. When released it should automatical-
ly return to the closed, resealed position. Prepare the PFD for use
(see step d of Leak Test).
3. 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 Repair Facility or replace the entire device. This
inspection should be performed each outing.
D. STORAGE
• STORE IN CLEAN, COOL, DRY AREA.
• DO NOT STORE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
