Stearns Recreational 4430 - Manual (Page 22)

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X. EACH OF THESE DEVICES IS INTENDED TO HELP YOU
SAVE YOUR OWN LIFE
For your PFD to function properly follow these suggestions to
verify that it fits, floats and remains in good condition.
1. Check the CO
2
cylinder inflation mechanism status indicator
before each use.
2. Get in the habit of rearming the inflation mechanism
immediately after each CO
2
inflation.
3. Be sure your CO
2
cylinder is screwed in tight.
4. Try your wearable PFD on and adjust it until it fits comfortably
in and out of the water.
5. Mark your PFD with your name if you are the only wearer.
6. Do not alter your PFD. If it doesn't fit properly, get one that
does. An altered device is no longer Coast Guard approved.
7. Your PFD is not intended for use as a fender or kneeling pad.
8. If your PFD is wet, allow it to dry thoroughly before storing it.
Store it in a well-ventilated area.
9. Do not dry your PFD in front of a radiator or other source of
direct heat.
XI. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you need more information about PFDs and safe recreational
boating, contact your state boating authority, U.S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadron, Red Cross, or your nearest unit
of the U.S. Coast Guard.
• Toll Free Boating Safety Hotline: 1-800-368-5647
• To find out about free boating courses in your area
call 1-800-336-BOAT (in Virginia, call 1-800-245-BOAT).
or see the USCG Boating Web Page at www.uscgboating.org.