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APPROVAL CONDITIONS AND CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS
Models MD0450 and MD0451 Inflatable Vests with LIFT
TM
are USCG
approved as Type V PFDs for use as a substitute for Type III PFDs only
when used in accordance with the owner’s manual.
The MD0450 and MD0451 take several exceptions to the
inflatable PFD standards and therefore require user involvement
to ensure a level of safety equal to other inflatable PFDs. The
approval conditions let users overcome the design traits that
would otherwise prevent approval. These are Type V inflatable PFDs
because (1) performance is achieved by avoidance of mouth immersion
in waves in place of face-up turning ability, (2) when the harness is
provided (MD0450 only), it can cause injury (OR DEATH) if not properly
used, (3) requires secondary donning after inflation. Knowledgeable
user
s
increase their safety significantly by wearing and using
these PFDs as prescribed in this owner’s manual.
Recreational - Model MD0450 has Type III performance and is
approved as a Type V PFD because it has attachments for a sailing
harness that can cause injury if not properly used. A separate section
titled “SAILING HARNESS” (p. 22) discusses requirements and features
on the MD0450 only. USCG approval does not apply to the sailing
harness because some of the risks associated with its use have not been
evaluated.
Commercial - The MD0451 is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard for use
as a Type V Personal Flotation Device (PFD) approved ONLY WHEN WORN
for use on uninspected commercial vessels less than 40 feet in length not
carrying passengers for hire as a substitute for a Type III PFD when used
in accordance with this owner’s manual.
NOTE: MD0450 is not USCG approved for Uninspected Commercial
Vessels.
Conditions for Type V Approval in commercial applications:
1. The MD0451 must be worn before getting underway and whenever
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