Mandatory Carriage Requirements; Why Are Pfds Required Safety Equipment; What Is An Inflatable Pfd - Mustang Survival MD3153 V.F.I. Manuel Du Propriétaire

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 2 cylinder, inflation system status 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.
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 pounds) 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
Inflatable PFD so you know what to do in an emergency.

WHat is an inflatable PfD?

While traditional PFDs are inherently buoyant, inflatable PFDs rely
entirely on inflation for buoyancy. uninflated, the Inflatable PFD is
a comfortable slim collar that can be inflated at any time with a
33-gram Co 2 gas cylinder. The Inflatable PFD is designed to offer
maximum mobility with minimum bulk. The Inflatable PFD can be
inflated either automatically by water immersion, manually by jerking
a pull-tab, or orally by mouth. It is recommended that you familiarize
yourself with the procedures outlined in InSTRuCTIonS FoR uSe
(see Instructions For use, p. 3). 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.
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