Stearns Safety & Survival 24MSPT-1 - Manual (Page 4)

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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 INTO THE MECHANISM
AND CYLINDER SEAL INDICATOR IS GREEN
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 are noticed, discontinue use of the PFD until you have the PFD
inspected by an authorized repair facility. The Inflatable Chamber
should 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 8.)
2. How to Inspect the Mechanism and Cylinder
The mechanism is located on your right side under the protective cover.
Before inspecting the mechanism remove the CO2 cylinder to prevent
unnecessary discharge.
The CO
2
cylinder contains the gas charge that will inflate your PFD
when the inflation mechanism is fired. You must verify that the CO2
cylinder installed is of the correct size specification and has not been
previously fired. See the SPECIFICATIONS section on page 3 of this
manual to determine proper size cylinder.
Be sure that an undamaged cylinder is inserted into the mechanism
and that the cylinder seal indicator shows GREEN. If the indicator
shows RED, replace with a new cylinder following the rearming instructions
on back cover.
Additional Notes on CO
2
Cylinders:
a. FAILURE to properly rearm the inflation mechanism prior to installing
the CO
2
Cylinder will result in premature activation of the cylinder.
b. CO
2
Cylinders are only good for one (1) inflation and cannot be
recharged.