What Is An Inflatable Pfd; Transport Canada Approval; Approval Conditions And Carriage Regulations - Mustang Survival MD6254 Guide D'utilisation

– Single lobe construction: Front piece is one continuous surface.
This avoids the water channeling effect of traditional double
lobe construction (split in the front), which can direct water
straight into the wearer's face
• Sailing-specific attachments: integrated deck safety harness with
soft tie-in, lifting loop, storable crotch straps and spray hood, retro-
reflective material, and whistle

WHAT IS AN INFLATABLE PFD?

While traditional PFDs are inherently buoyant, inflatable PFDs
rely entirely on inflation for buoyancy. Uninflated, your PFD is a
comfortable slim collar with side straps – offering maximum mobility
with minimum bulk – and can be inflated at any time with a 33-gram
CO gas cylinder. You can inflate your PFD automatically by water
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immersion, manually by jerking a pull-handle, or orally by mouth.
It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with your PFD as
described in Instructions for use, (p. 8).

TRANSPORT CANADA APPROVAL

APPROVAL CONDITIONS AND CARRIAGE REGULATIONS

This inflatable PFD is approved for recreational use by Transport
Canada. It has Type II performance but is approved as a Type V PFD
(APPROVED ONLY WHEN WORN) because it has a built-in sailing
harness that can cause injury if not properly used, and is donned by
being pulled over the head and arms.
A separate section titled Instructions for use of sailing harness
(p. 27) discusses the use of, and standards associated with, the
sailing harness. Transport Canada approval does not apply to the
sailing harness because some of the risks associated with its use have
not been evaluated.
When fully inflated, this inflatable PFD will provide Type II in-water
performance. This PFD 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
increase your chances of survival in the water.
Not recommended for non-swimmers or weak swimmers. Users of
inflatable PFDs must be at least 16 years old.
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