Each Of These Devices Is Intended To Help You Save Your Own Life - Mustang Survival MD2015 Manuel D'utilisation

2. Do not attempt to swim unless it
is to reach a nearby craft, fellow
survivor, 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 recommended. Keep
your head out of the water. This
will greatly lessen heat loss and
increase your survival time.
3. Use the standard H.E.L.P. position
when wearing an Inflatable PFD, drawing the legs up to a seated
position, because doing so will help you conserve body heat
(Fig. 14).
4. Keep a positive attitude about your survival and rescue. This
will improve your chances of extending your survival time until
rescued. Your will-to-live does make a difference!
5. If there is more than one person in the water, huddling is
recommended while waiting to be rescued. This action tends to
reduce the rate of heat loss and thus increase the survival time.
EACH OF THESE DEVICES IS INTENDED TO HELP YOU
SAVE YOUR OWN LIFE
For your Inflatable PFD to function properly, follow these suggestions
to verify that it fits, floats, and remains in good condition.
1. Check the inflation mechanism status indicators before
each use.
2. Get in the habit of re-arming the inflation mechanism right after
each inflation.
3. Try your wearable Inflatable PFD on and adjust it until it fits
comfortably in and out of the water.
4. Mark your Inflatable PFD with your name if you are the only
wearer.
5. Do not alter your Inflatable PFD. If it doesn't fit properly, get one
that does. An altered device is no longer Department of Transport
approved.
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FIGURE 14 H.E.L.P