Mustang Survival MD3025NV Life Jacket User Manual


 
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you should consider using a coat or jacket style PFD or a Type V Thermal
Protective PFD as they cover more of the body than the vest or belt style
PFDs. Some Points to Remember About Hypothermia Protection:
1) Always wear your PFD. Even if you become incapacitated due to
hypothermia, the PFD will keep you afloat and greatly improve your
chances of rescue.
2) Do not attempt to swim unless it is to reach a nearby craft, fellow
survivor, or a floating object on which you can lean or climb.
Swimming increases the rate of body heat loss. In cold water, drown-
proofing methods that require putting your head in the water are
not recommended. Keep your head out of the water. This will greatly
lessen heat loss and increase your survival time.
3) Use the standard H.E.L.P. position when
wearing an inflatable PFD, drawing the
legs up to a seated position, because
doing so will help you conserve body
heat.
4) Keep a positive attitude about your
survival and rescue. This will improve
your chances of extending your survival
time until rescued. Your will-to-live
does make a difference!
5) If there is more than one person in the
water, huddling is recommended while
waiting to be rescued. This action tends
to reduce the rate of heat loss and thus
increase the survival time.
Example of
H.E.L.P. Position (Type
III inflatable PFD
illustrated)