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DO NOT REMOVE PRIOR TO SALE!
OWNER’S MANUAL for
Model 24MSPT-1
APPROVAL CONDITIONS AND CARRIAGE REGULATIONS
This inflatable PFD is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard for use as a
Type III Personal Flotation Device (PFD). It is not approved for water
skiing or other high impact, high speed activities. This inflatable PFD
was designed to be more comfortable and less restrictive to wear than
inherently buoyant PFDs. When worn, used and serviced according to
this owner’s manual, this PFD can greatly
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SPECIFICATIONS 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): 22.5 Pounds (100 Newtons) when fully inflated Inflation System: Manual Inflation Mechanism (located on your right side) Oral Tube - (located on your left side) Jerk to Inflate Tab - (located on your right side) used to manually activate the inflation mechanism and inflate the PFD. CO Cylinder: 24 gram with cylinder seal indicator. 2 Indicator
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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
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c. CO Cylinders are made with a protective coating that may wear off 2 after a period of use or exposure to the environment. When this coating is worn off, the CO Cylinder may start to show some signs of 2 rusting. If this occurs, replace the CO Cylinder. 2 d. If a gram scale (such as a postal scale) is available, it is recommended to weigh the cylinder to verify that it meets the minimum weight imprinted on the cylinder. B. REARMING AND INDICATOR CHECK INSTRUCTIONS The back cover of this man
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3. COLD INFLATION - Oral Inflation may be required in addition to manual inflation if chamber is not firm due to cold temperatures at or below 40° F (4°C). Inflation Time using CO gas will be longer at 2 these temperatures. See FREEZING TEMPERATURES on page 7. 4. OTHER INFLATION PRECAUTIONS a. CAUTION - Do not fully inflate orally then manually inflate with the CO2 cylinder. Repeated CO2 inflation after oral inflation will damage the PFD to the point that it will not hold air or float. b. Nev
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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. 4. Use extreme caution around sharp objects. 5. Avoid unnecessary exposure to the sunlight. See GENERAL PRODUCT LIFE EXPECTANCE below. 6. Inflatable PFDs are not designed for activities in which the wearer expec
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Cleaning - Damp wipe only with mild detergent recommended for synthetic fabrics. Remove grease and oil immediately. Always rinse well with fresh water. Read instructions provided on the device. • DO NOT MACHINE WASH • DO NOT MACHINE DRY • DO NOT DRY CLEAN • DO NOT USE SOLVENT BASED CLEANERS • DO NOT BLEACH C. INSPECTION ® Certified Inspection - SOSPENDERS strongly recommends that this device be inspected at least every 24 months by a certified Repair ® Facility or SOSPENDERS . User’s Inspection
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IV. IS YOUR PFD IN GOOD AND SERVICEABLE 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. Inspect the inflatable portion of the PFD in accordance with Care and Maintenance Instructions on pages 7 and 8. V. WHY ARE PFDs REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT? Drownings are the leading cause of fatalities involving recreational boating. A PFD provid
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HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE MANUAL INFLATOR? 1. To test your inflatable PFD, you will need: • Your 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. The PFD should fully inflate within 5 seconds. 4. Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with your head above the surface. 5. See if the PFD will float you on your back or just slightly back of vertical. In
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HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE ORAL INFLATOR? 1. To test your inflatable PFD, you will not need any spare parts or rearming kits. 2. Remove the CO cylinder, to prevent inadvertent activation of the 2 manual inflation system which could potentially damage the PFD. 3. Put on the PFD. 4. Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with your head above the surface. 5. If you are a weak swimmer or non-swimmer, inflate the PFD partially so that you are supported well enough to be
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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. Most drowning victims first suffer from hypothermia. The following chart shows the effects of hypothermia: HOW HYPOTHERMIA AFFECTS MOST ADULTS Water Temperature Exhaustion or Expected Time º C º (F) Unconsciousness of Survival 0.3 (32.5) UNDER 15 MIN UNDER 15 TO 45 MIN 0.3 TO 4 (32.5 to 40) 15 TO 30 MIN 30 TO 90 MIN 4 TO 10
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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. Swimming increases the rate of body heat loss. In cold water, drown-proofing methods that require putting your head in the water are not recom- mended. Keep y
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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. Your 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. Store it in a well-ventilated area. 8. Do not dry your PFD in front of a radiator or other source of direct heat. X. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you need more information about PFDs and safe recreational boating, contact your state boating au
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REPACKING INSTRUCTIONS: Use guide lines on Yellow Chamber. Deflate yellow chamber completely, smoothing chamber flat. Depress the Oral Valve located inside end of Oral Tube (see fig 3) using the Protective Cap by inserting into the end of the Oral Tube." 1. Lay device out flat with 1 yellow inflatable chamber, arrows side, up. Oral Tube Access Tab 2. Fold left side of chamber under and fold again. Wrap Oral Tube Access Tab 2 around Oral Tube with a portion of the tab left outside of the devi
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Halkey-Roberts V86160 Manual Inflator ReArming/Status Indicator Instructions CO Cylinder 2 Step 2 Sensor Ring Step 3 Bayonet Tabs Step 4 Service Indicator Step 5 Note: Right and Left hand models pictured above. Your inflator will look like either the left or right image. DISASSEMBLY (see figure) Step 1: Unpack or open the life vest so that the manual inflator is visible. Step 2: Remove gas CO2 cylinder by rotating cylinder counterclockwise then pull out. Discard cylinder. REARMING Note
