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APPROVAL CONDITIONS AND CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS
Recreational - Approved for recreational use by the U.S. Coast Guard
(USCG) as a Type II (Model MD3183), or Type V (Model MD3184)
Personal Flotation Device (PFD). Neither are approved for water skiing
or other high impact, high-speed activities. Model MD3184 has Type II
performance but is approved as a Type V PFD because it has a built-in
sailing harness that can cause injury if not properly used. A separate
section titled “SAILING HARNESS” (p. 16) discusses requirements and
features on the MD3184 only. USCG approval does not apply to the
sailing harness because some of the risks associated with its use have
not been evaluated.
Commercial - Model MD3183 is a U.S. Coast Guard approved Type
V inflatable 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 II PFD when used in accordance with
this owner’s manual.
NOTE: MD3184 is not USCG approved for Uninspected Commercial
Vessels.
Conditions for Type V Approval in commercial applications:
1. The MD3183 must be worn before getting underway and whenever
above deck and not within an enclosed space to meet the carriage
requirement.
2. The operator of an uninspected commercial vessel is responsible for
servicing and maintaining the MD3183 in good serviceable condition
in accordance with this owner’s manual. See Care and Maintenance
Instructions (p. 17) for servicing information.
3. The operator of an uninspected commercial vessel is responsible for
providing each person onboard with the safety information required
for use of the MD3183. See page 2 for information.
General - When fully inflated, this Inflatable PFD will provide Type II
in-water performance. This Inflatable PFD will turn most wearers from a
face down to a face up position and provide support suitable for offshore
conditions. See page 9 for re-arming instructions.
Inflatable PFDs are not approved for water skiing or other high-speed
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