Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 24MSPT-1 Stearns Safety & Survival
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DO NOT REMOVE PRIOR T O SALE! OWNER’S MANUAL for Model 24MSPT -1 APPROV AL CONDITIONS AND CARRIAGE REGULA TIONS This inflatable PFD is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard for use as a T ype III Personal Flotation Device (PFD). It is not approved for water skiing or other high impact, high speed activities.
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3 SPECIFICA TIONS Chest Size : 30 - 52 inches (76 - 132 cm) Weight Range : More than 80 pounds (36 kg) Age Range : 16 years of age and older Buoyancy (minimum ): 22.
4 II. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE A. PRE-DONNING INSTRUCTIONS CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE USING THIS PFD: 1. INSPECT PFD FOR DAMAGE 2. BE SURE A CYLINDER IS INSERTED INT O THE MECHANISM AND CYLINDER SEAL INDICA TOR IS GREEN READ BELOW FOR MORE DET AILED INFORMA TION! 1.
5 c. CO 2 Cylinders are made with a protective coating that may wear off after a period of use or exposure to the environment. When this coat ing is worn off, the CO 2 Cylinder may start to show some signs of rusting. If this occurs, replace the CO 2 Cylinder .
6 3. COLD INFLA TION - Oral Inflation may be required in addition to man ual inflation if chamber is not firm due to cold temperatures at or below 40° F (4°C). Inflation T ime using CO 2 gas will be longer at these temperatures. See FREEZING TEMPERA TURES on page 7.
7 G. OTHER USE GUIDELINES 1. Always wear your PFD when underway unless you are inside a cabin. 2. If you need to jump from any height always fold arms over your chest to keep the PFD in place when entering the water . 3. Avoid all unnecessary activities that will be abrasive to the device.
8 Cleaning - Damp wipe only with mild detergent recommended for sy n thetic fabrics. Remove grease and oil immediately . Always rinse well with fresh water . Read instructions provided on the device. • DO NOT MACHINE W ASH • DO NOT MACHINE DR Y • DO NOT DR Y CLEAN • DO NOT USE SOL VENT BASED CLEANERS • DO NOT BLEACH C.
9 IV . IS YOUR PFD IN GOOD AND SER VICEABLE CONDITION? Check your 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.
10 HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE MANUAL INFLA TOR? 1. T o test your inflatable PFD, you will need: • Y our fully armed PFD , and • Rearming kit approved for your PFD. 2. Put on the PFD. 3. Actuate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on the Jerk to Inflate tab.
11 HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE ORAL INFLA TOR? 1. T o test your inflatable PFD, you will not need any spare parts or rearming kits . 2. Remove the CO 2 cylinder , to prevent inadvertent activation of the manual inflation system which could potentially damage the PFD.
12 VIII. HYPOTHERMIA Prolonged exposure to cold water causes a condition known as hypothermia - a substantial loss of body heat, which leads to exhaustion and unconsciousness.
13 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 sur- vivor , or a floating object on which you can lean or climb.
14 5. Do not alter your PFD. If it doesn’t fit properly , get one that does. An altered device is no longer Coast Guard approved. 6. Y our PFD is not intended for use as a fender or kneeling pad. 7. If your PFD is wet, allow it to dry thoroughly before storing it.
15 1 2 3 4 1. Lay device out flat with yellow inflatable chamber , arrows side, up. 2. Fold left side of chamber under and fold again. Wrap Oral Tube Access T ab around Oral T ube with a portion of the tab left outside of the device. Refer to Figure 3 for more detail.
16 Halkey-Roberts V86160 Manual Inflator ReArming/Status Indicator Instructions DISASSEMBL Y (see figure) Step 1 : Unpack or open the life vest so that the manual inflator is visible. Step 2 : Remove gas CO 2 cylinder by rotating cylinder counterclockwise then pull out.
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