Inflatable Pfds; Approval Conditions And Carriage Requirements; Mandatory Carriage Requirements - Mustang Survival ELITE Mode D'emploi

inflatable pfDs

Inflatable PFDs are special devices in that the flotation of the wearer
is not derived from inherently buoyant materials. In order for them
to do their job, you, the wearer, must do yours! This means you have
the responsibility to ensure you are familiar with the operation and
maintenance requirements of your inflatable PFD! You must also
be aware of the limitations of the device and know that it is not
approved under the Small Vessel Regulations for certain boating
activities.
Read your owner's manual and the information labels
on your PFD! It could save your life!
approval ConDitions anD Carriage
requireMents
This inflatable PFD is approved by Transport Canada for use as a
Type III (MD5153) 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
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.

MaNDaToRY CaRRIage ReqUIReMeNTS:

The Small Vessel Regulations require that you carry on board a
Transport Canada approved personal flotation device, which bear
a mark or label indicating the approval and is of an appropriate
size for each person on board. To be considered serviceable, this
Inflatable PFD shall not exhibit deterioration that could diminish
its performance, such as broken or deformed hardware, detached
webbing, rotted structural components, air leaks, or nonfunctional
oral inflation tube. Unless worn inflated, this Inflatable PFD must also
be properly armed with a full Co cylinder, inflation system status
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indicator, and an accessible manual inflation lanyard. a PFD which is
"approved only when worn" or "required to be worn" must be worn
under the specified conditions.
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