Why Are Pfds Required Safety Equipment; How And Why To Test Your Pfd - Mustang Survival MD6254 Guide D'utilisation

WHY ARE PFDS REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT?

Drownings are the leading cause of fatalities involving recreational
boating. A PFD provides flotation to help keep your head above
water, help you to stay face up in the water, and increase your
chances for survival and rescue.
Most adults only need an extra 3.2 to 5.5 KG (7 to 12 LBS) of flotation
to keep their heads above water. The proper size PFD will properly
support the weight of the wearer. Since this inflatable PFD does not
have inherent buoyancy, it provides flotation only when inflated.
Familiarize yourself with the use of this PFD so you know what to do
in an emergency.

HOW AND WHY TO TEST YOUR PFD

Your PFD comes pre-armed with a CO
recommends that you also purchase two re-arm kits. One to be used
immediately in testing (see Testing your PFD, p. 33) and the other to
re-arm your PFD after testing – making it ready for use. You may also
want to carry one onboard as a spare.
Inflate your PFD and try it out in the water to:
• Make sure it floats you:
– Comfortably (when worn properly)
– Adequately for expected wave conditions (body shapes/
densities affect performance)
• Make sure it works:
– A flow of bubbles should not appear (See Care and
maintenance, p. 29, for leak tests)
– It should inflate quickly and easily
• Learn how it works by:
– Activating the CO
– Re-arming the CO
– Using the oral inflation tube
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