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CONTENTS
Introduction .............................................................................................................................1
United States Coast Guard Approvals .....................................................................1
Approval Conditions and Carriage Regulations .......................................................................2
Conditions for Commercial Type V and/or Work Vest Approval in Commercial
Applications ...........................................................................................................2
Mandatory Carriage Requirements .........................................................................3
Note to Commercial Vessel Operators ..................................................................... 3
What is an Inflatable PFD? ......................................................................................................3
Instructions for Use .................................................................................................................. 3
Commercial Vessel Use ..........................................................................................3
Visual Inspection Instructions and Readiness Checklist .........................................4
Donning Instructions ..............................................................................................5
Removal Instructions ...............................................................................................6
Inflating Your Inflatable PFD ...................................................................................6
Usage Below Freezing ............................................................................................ 8
Deflating the Inflatable PFD ....................................................................................8
Re-arming Your PFD ................................................................................................8
Repacking Your PFD ..............................................................................................11
Is Your PFD in Good and Serviceable Condition? ..................................................13
Servicing Instructions for Commercial Operators ..................................................13
Care and Maintenance instructions ......................................................................13
Commercial Training Content and Procedure ......................................................................... 17
Use ........................................................................................................................17
Maintenance .........................................................................................................17
Service Record and Inspection Log Procedure ....................................................... 19
Why are PFDs Required Safety Equipment? ........................................................................... 20
How and Why to Test Your PFD .............................................................................20
Hypothermia ..........................................................................................................................22
How Hypothermia Affects Most Adults .................................................................23
Each of These Devices is Intended to Help You Save Your Life ..............................24
Inflatable PFD Safety Accessories .......................................................................... 24
Additional information ...........................................................................................................24
Do Not Attach PFDs to Your Boat .......................................................................... 24
Airline Operator Policy on Carriage of Inflatable PFDs and CO
2
Cartridges ..........24
Glossary .................................................................................................................................25
MD3188 Inflatable PFD Manufacturer's Manual
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