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quick-release under-load hardware. This harness has not been
designed for fall arrest, lifting or climbing and should not be
relied upon in any of these instances.
US Coast Guard approval does not apply to this harness and the
potential for injury has not been assessed.
Chest Buckle
Chest Belt Webbing
Quick Release Lanyard
D-Ring
Tether
Webbing
FIGURE 32
IS YOUR PFD IN GOOD AND SERVICEABLE
CONDITION?
Check your Inflatable PFD between outings to be sure that it is properly
armed; that it is free of rips, tears or holes; that all seams are securely
sewn; and that the fabric, straps and hardware are still strong (See
Readiness Checklist, p. 4). Inspect the inflatable portion of the Inflatable
PFD in accordance with the CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Federal Regulations require Coast Guard approved personal flotation
devices (PFDs) that are legibly marked with the Coast Guard approval
number, are in good and serviceable condition, and are the correct size
for each person on board. It is the responsibility of the operator to be
sure this PFD is in serviceable condition. To be considered serviceable,
this PFD shall not exhibit deterioration that could diminish its
performance, such as broken or deformed hardware, detached webbing,
rotted structural components, air leaks or nonfunctional inflators. Unless
worn inflated, this PFD must also be properly armed with a cylinder
installed in the inflator, and single point status indicator showing green.
See Page 1 for instructions. Failure to follow these instructions rigorously
could result in a non-functioning PFD causing injury or death.
Check the following at the intervals listed below.
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