This inflatable PFD is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard for use as the Type
indicated on the cover. It is not approved 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 years old.
Approval Conditions and Carriage Regulations
Federal regulations in 33 CFR 175-1993 require you to carry 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
leaks, or non-functional oral inflation tube. Unless worn inflated, 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.
Mandatory Carriage Requirements
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Premature inflation of automatic devices may occur in some severe conditions
such as being enclosed in compartments (like a locker) under very high heat or
humid conditions, or being inundated by waves breaking on deck. Risks of
premature inflation may include: damage to the PFD if it inflates within a small
space or inflation when you are in an awkward position or place, or damage to
the PFD by double inflation if the PFD is already partially inflated.
To reduce the risk of premature inflation:
Inspect yellow bobbin at the beginning of each season and periodically
throughout the season. The white, water soluble substance should be intact
with no signs of cracks or breaks. See page 4 for additional information on
disassembly rearming instructions.
Replace bobbin on a yearly basis. More often in very wet environments or when
exposed to excessive high humidity or temperatures. Replace bobbin if
manufacture date is over four years from today’s date.
Special Considerations for the Automatic mechanism on this PFD
DO NOT ALTER THIS PFD. DO NOT CONVERT THE INFLATOR.
Contact Takashina at [email protected] or
(320) 266-4070) for adjustment/replacement if dissatisfied
with the performance of the inflator.
