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EACH OF THESE DEVICES IS INTENDED TO HELP YOU SAVE YOUR LIFE
For your inflatable PFD to function properly, follow these suggestions
to verify that it fits, floats, and remains in good condition.
1. Check the single point status indicator before each use.
2. Get in the habit of re-arming the inflation mechanism right after
each inflation.
3. Try your PFD on and adjust it until it fits comfortably in and out
of the water.
4. Mark your PFD with your name if you are the only wearer.
5. Do not alter your PFD. If it doesn’t fit properly, get one that does.
An altered device is no longer Coast Guard approved.
6. Your PFD is not intended for use as a fender or kneeling pad.
7. If your PFD is wet, allow it to dry thoroughly before storing it.
Store it in a well-ventilated area.
8. Do not dry your PFD in front of a radiator or other source of
direct heat.
INFLATABLE PFD SAFETY ACCESSORIES
The MA7214 Re-arm Kit contains a 33-gram replacement CO
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cylinder with inflator body, a new manual/automatic inflator cap with
black locking ring and manual pull-tab, a metal key, and re-arming
instructions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you need more information about PFDs and safe boating, contact
your state boating authority, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power
Squadron, Red Cross, or your nearest unit of the U.S. Coast Guard; or
call the free boating course number 1-800-336-BOAT (in Virginia, call
1-800-245-BOAT).
DO NOT ATTACH PFDs TO YOUR BOAT
Each PFD has straps, hooks, buckles, or other means for securing the
device in place on the wearer. Some PFDs also incorporate decorative
D-rings or tabs. Such items are not to be used to attach the device
to the boat. Attaching the device to the boat will not permit it to
perform as intended.
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