Stearns Recreational 1341 - Manual (Page 5)

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III. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
SPECIFICATIONS:
Chest Size: 30 – 52 inches (76 - 132 cm)
Weight Range: more than 90 pounds (40 kg)
Age Range: 16 years of age and older
Buoyancy (minimum): 33.7 Pounds (150 Newtons) when fully inflated
Inflation System:
Manual/Automatic Inflation Mechanism (located on your right side)
Oral Tube (located on your left side)
Pull Tab (located on your right side) used to manually activate the
inflation mechanism and inflate the PFD.
CO
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Cylinder: 33 gram, 1/2 inch thread as provided in Replacement Kit
0920 and 0923
Indicators: There are three indicators: A, B, and C on the inflation
mechanism. For the PFD to be fully armed all three indicators must be
green and the CO
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cylinder condition checked.
PRE-DONNING INSTRUCTIONS
CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE EACH USE OR OUTING:
1. INSPECT PFD FOR DAMAGE
2. EXAMINE THE THREE INFLATION MECHANISM STATUS
INDICATORS
3. EXAMINE CO
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CYLINDER CAP FOR PUNCTURE HOLE.
IF PUNCTURED OR DEFORMED, REPLACE THE CYLINDER.
READ BELOW FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION!
1. Inspecting Your PFD For Damage
Make sure that the PFD is free from rips, tears or punctures. This
type of damage on the outside covering indicates that the Inflatable
Chamber may have been exposed to potentially damaging elements.
If these defects expose the yellow inflatable chamber material,
discontinue use of the PFD until you have the PFD inspected by an
authorized repair facility. If these defects are noticed but the yellow
inflatable chamber material is not exposed, the Inflatable Chamber
should be checked for leaks. The Inflatable Chamber should also
be checked for leaks at the beginning of each season and at least
every two months during the boating season. The leak test
procedure is described under USER'S INSPECTION. (Refer to page
11.)
2. Where and How to Check the Pill (Water Sensing Element)
Examine the inflation mechanism status indicators. The Inflation
Mechanism Status Indicators will tell you if the inflation mechanism is
properly ARMED/REARMED and ready for activation.