The gas in a CO2 cartridge expands in hot weather and contracts in
cold weather.
At +30 degrees F (-1 degrees C) the bladder fill is 87% of the volume
created at 70 degrees F (22 degrees C).
Under freezing conditions the CO2 fills more slowly and achieves less
buoyancy.
This can be compensated by partly inflating the PFD with one or two
breaths of air through the oral tube.
Check your PFD between outings to be sure that it is properly armed;
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 the Care and
Maintenance Instructions below
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IS YOUR PFD IN GOOD AND SERVICEABLE CONDITION?
3. Rearming Instructions: Page 4.
4. Refolding Instructions: Page 5.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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5. FOR ALL MODELS, THE CO2 CARTRIDGE MAY BE USED ONLY
ONE TIME TO INFLATE THE PFD.
6. USE ONLY THE REARMING KIT INDICATED FOR YOUR
PFD MODEL. SEE FRONT COVER.
7. Store in well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight.
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Hand wash in clear water and hang to dry
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DO NOT DRY CLEAN or use solvent based cleaners.
Caution: Do not fully inflate by blowing in the oral tube and then
inflate with the CO2 cylinder
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Repeated CO2 inflation after oral inflation may damage
the PFD.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES
Before each outing unscrew the cylinder to be sure that it has not
been pierced. Replace cylinder if pierced. Rearm per instruction
(see page 5). Make sure cylinder is tightly screwed in. Cylinders may
unscrew over a period of use.
Visually Inspect and Check for Leaks.
For check for leaks, remove cylinder, orally inflate the device until firm,
and leave overnight. There should be no noticeable loss of firmness.
Perform this leakage test at the beginning of each season and at least
every two months thereafter if you are a light to moderate user, more
often if you use your PFD frequently.
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