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PFD Type IV, Throwable (Figure 2-4)
is required in addition to the PFDs
previously discussed. The most
common Type IV PFD is a buoyant
cushion or ring buoy. It is designed
to be thrown to a person in the
water, grasped and held by the user
until he or she is rescued. A Type IV
PFD should always be in serviceable
condition and immediately available
for use. Grasping this PFD may be
difficult if the rescue is delayed or if
the user is overcome by hypother-
mia (loss of body heat).
PFD Type V, Wearable (Figure 2-5)
must be worn. When inflated, it
provides buoyancy equivalent to
Type I, II or III PFDs. When it is
deflated, however, it may not sup-
port some people.
PFD POINTERS
The purpose of a PFD is to help save your life. If you want it to support you
when you are in the water, it needs to fit, float, and be in good condition.
• Try the PFD on and adjust it until it fits comfortably in and out of
the water. Mark your PFD if you are the only wearer.
• To make sure the PFD works, wear it in the water. This will show
you how it works and give you confidence when you use it.
• Teach children how to put a PFD on and allow them to try it in the
water. That way, they know what the PFD is for and how it works.
They will feel more comfortable with it if they suddenly find them-
selves in the water.
• If the PFD is wet, allow it to dry thoroughly before storing it. Do not
dry it in front of a radiator or heater. Store it in a well-ventilated area.
• Keep PFDs away from sharp objects which can tear the fabric or
puncture the flotation pads.
• For their own safety and the safety of others, all non-swimmers,
poor swimmers, and small children should wear PFDs at all times,
whether the boat is stationary or moving.
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FIGURE 2-4 TYPE IV, THROWABLE
FIGURE 2-5 TYPE V, WEARABLE
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