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Be sure to replace CO2 cylinder, auto-cap and bobbin
(see Re-arming your PFD (MD2012) as Manual with
Automatic Backup).
Always store your Inflatable PFD in a warm, dry place out
of direct sunlight.
WHY ARE PFDS REQUIRED SAFETY
EQUIPMENT?
Drownings are the leading cause of fatalities involving
recreational boating. A PFD provides flotation to help
keep your head above water, help you to stay face up
in the water, and increase your chances for survival and
rescue. Most adults only need an extra 7 to 12 pounds
(3.2 to 5.5 kg) of flotation to keep their heads above
water. The proper size PFD will properly support the
weight of the wearer.
Since this Inflatable PFD does not have inherent buoyancy,
it provides flotation only when inflated. Familiarize
yourself with the use of this Inflatable PFD so you know
what to do in an emergency.
HOW AND WHY TO TEST YOUR PFD
Inflate your Inflatable PFD
and try it out in the water to
learn how it works by:
Making sure it floats you:
•
Comfortably (when
worn properly)
•
Adequately for expected
wave conditions (body
shapes/densities affect
performance)
Making sure it works:
•
A flow of bubbles should not appear (see CARE AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS for leak tests p. 12). It
should inflate quick and easily.
FIGURE 20