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Rescue Pro PFD

User Manual

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Page 1: ...1 Rescue Pro PFD User Manual IONIC is a Safequip registered product brand Innovation by Design Serial No ...

Page 2: ...e correct size Do not use if the PFD is either too large or too small Please adjust your PFD correctly as per the instructions provided in this user manual Waterproof ID badges can be supplied upon request please see example below Part Numbers SAF30012 Rescue Pro PFD including crotch straps mesh stowage bag SAF33053 Spare crotch strap set SAF44009 Spare PFD mesh stowage bag SAF61011 Elasticated co...

Page 3: ... ensure the cowtail is fitted correctly the webbing belt must be threaded through the fixed ring or karabiner on the cowtail so that it sits between the two vertical webbing loops see illustration fig 1 3 Then thread the webbing belt back through x4 webbing loops on the PFD Make sure that the webbing release belt is not twisted which could effect it s easy release when used Fig 1 ...

Page 4: ...tructions Fig 2 Donning the PFD Before donning make sure that the shoulder and side compression straps are fully extended Don the PFD and starting from the bottom clip the three SR buckles together see illustration in fig 2 ...

Page 5: ...nning and User Instructions Adjusting the PFD Tighten the top black webbing strap by holding the buckle with one hand and pulling the black webbing strap to the left with the other hand see illustration in fig 3 ...

Page 6: ...PFD To ensure the PFD is fitted correctly tighten the side compression straps Starting with the bottom two straps hold them both and pull forward simultaneously to tighten Repeat process for the next two side straps see illustration in fig 4 Fig 4 ...

Page 7: ...ig 5 At this point clip the leg straps into the two front buckles located in the waistband and adjust for comfort USER NOTICE We recommend the use of the leg straps on the PFD however the Rescue Pro can be used with the leg straps removed based upon your own organisation operating procedures Please ensure that the PFD is adjusted so it fits snug around the body to avoid the PFD riding up the body ...

Page 8: ... be cut trimmed unless it is your own specific PFD as this could cause problems for others using the same PFD However if the webbing tail end is judged to be excessively long then we would recommend that you review the sizing of your PFD as it is possible you might be wearing the incorrect size IMPORTANT When trimming shortening the harness webbing tail end with either a hot knife or similar then ...

Page 9: ...procedures as a training requisite Cowtail When the cowtail is not in use ensure you clip the karabiner into the quick release mechanism located on the front of the PFD as illustrated see illustration in fig 7 Do not attach your cowtail and karabiner to any webbing that is permanently fixed to the PFD Please Note If you are using a karabiner to attach to the back of the PFD rather than a fixed rin...

Page 10: ... Instructions Removing your PFD To remove the PFD reverse the procedures previously listed To release the SR buckles squeeze the red button If the PFD is for personal use leave all the adjustable straps as they are Fig 8 ...

Page 11: ...uld be returned to the Safequip Service Centre for further inspection to the address shown below 3 Following use the PFD should be rinsed with fresh water to remove any dirt or salt residue which could potentially cause premature wear If the PFD has been exposed to contamination please contact Safequip for details of what products are recommended to de sanitise the PFD 4 Hang to dry and store away...

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