Stearns Recreational 4430 - Manual (Page 7)

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DONNING and INFLATION INSTRUCTIONS
After completing the pre-donning check, follow these instructions
to don, inflate and adjust the PFD for maximum performance.
1. Loosen Shoulder Straps.
Insert left arm between back strap
and deflated vest (See fig.1). Pull
vest on over your head (See fig.2).
Pull buckle to front so you can see
it. Buckle and adjust by pulling on
free end of the belt. Secure the
excess strap by tucking it under the
belt. Always position the belt with
the center window in front. The
Velcro ® opening should be on the
bottom. The “Jerk to Inflate”
lanyard should be hanging
downward. Adjust Shoulder
Straps to a comfortable fit.
2. Pull down on the “Jerk to
Inflate lanyard to inflate
chamber.
3. Grasp the neck adjustment
strap tucked under the inflated
chamber. Slip the strap (located
at the center of the chamber)
over your head.
Step 1 – Snap buckle,
snug waist strap.
Step 2 – Jerk tab to
Inflate.
Step 3 – Put webbing
over head.