CONTENTS
Page
1 Approval Conditions and Carriage Regulations
2 What is an Inflatable PFD?
2 Instructions for Use
2 Component Inspection Instructions
3 Readiness Checklist
4 Sizing and Fit
4 Donning Instructions
5 Inflating Your Inflatable PFD
6 Special Considerations for Automatic Devices (MD3083
and MD3084)
7 Deflating the Inflatable PFD
8 Usage Below Freezing
8 Re-arming Your PFD (MD3081 and MD3082)
10 Re-arming Your PFD (MD3083 and MD3084)
13 Repacking
14 Sailing Harness
15 Is Your PFD in Good and Servicable Condition?
15 Care and Maintenance Instructions
16 Cleaning and Storing of Your Inflatable PFD (MD3081
and MD3082)
17 Cleaning and Storing of Your Inflatable PFD (MD3083
and MD3084)
17 Why are PFDs Required Safety Equipment?
17 How and Why to Test Your PFD
18 Models MD3083 and MD3084
18 How Do You Test Your PFD Using the Automatic Inflator?
(MD3083 and MD3084)
19 How Do You Test Your PFD Using the Manual Inflator?
19 How Do You Test Your PFD Using the Oral Inflator?
20 Wear Your PFD
20 Hypothermia
22 Each of These Devices is Intended to Help You Save Your Own
Life
22 Inflatable PFD Safety Accessories
23 Additional Information
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