Uncategorized SPORT BOATING Instruction Manual

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INFLATABLE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE (PFD)

SPORT BOATING (16g cylinder)

Type V User Assisted Inflatable PFD,
U.S. Coast Guard approved only when for
use in place of Flotation Aid, Type III PFD on
recreational boats. Approved to meet

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Why “Approved Only When Worn”?

This PFD requires additional inflation by mouth after CO2 inflation
to achieve maximum performance. A Type V approved condition
lets users overcome its design trait that would otherwise prevent
approval.

This Type V User Assisted Inflatable PFD is designed to provide
the user with a device that is comfortable to wear at all times
while underway, and an in-water performance that is at least
equivalent to an inherently buoyant Type III device. Wearing a
PFD while boating has been shown to significantly improve the
wearers safety.

carriage requirements only for inland waters,
and not approved for offshore use.

With an initial CO2 inflation, this PFD will turn many wearers to
face up stable position. An initial CO2 inflation will allow the wearer
to easily blow air into the chamber to achieve a higher level of
freeboard and turning performance.

By wearing this PFD:

1) It gets needed extra attention associated with use:

2) Users get to know the disadvantages it has; and

3) Safety increases enormously because user has it when needed

When PFD is not worn, it’s less likely to be in working order and
cannot be counted as a PFD to meet the carriage requirements
on your boat.

WARNING!

WARNING!

This PFD will not float you without inflation! Each CO2
inflator body will only inflate the PFD once. You must
rearm this PFD after each use of the CO2.

This device will not inflate automatically upon immersion.
Tab must be pulled to activte inflation mechanism.

Approval Conditions and Carriage Regulations

This inflatable PFD is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard for use as the Type
indicated on the cover. It is not approved for water skiing or other high impact,
high speed activities. This inflatable 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

Federal regulations in 33 CFR 175-1993 require you to carry Coast Guard
approved personal flotation devices (PFDs) legibly marked with the Coast Guard
approval number which are in good and serviceable condition and are the
correct size for each person on board. To be considered serviceable, this PFD
shall not exhibit deterioration that could diminish its performance such as broken
or deformed hardware, detached webbing, rotted structural components, air
leaks, or non-functional oral inflation tube. Unless worn inflated, this PFD must
also be properly armed with a full CO2 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.

It is imperative that the inflatable PFD is properly adjusted to fit the person
wearing it. An incorrect fit, or improper donning can inhibit the effectiveness of the
device, or result in injury. Do not wear inflatable PFDs underneath any type of
clothing, serious injury may result.

Specifications:

User Weight:
Chest size:
Age Limitation:

USB6MM: Rearming Kit V87000-82123Z

Features: 15-1/2 lbs design buoyancy with CO2

22.5 lbs of buoyancy with secondary oral inflate

Halkey-Roberts Corp. V87000 manual inflation system

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More than 80 pounds
30 to 52 inches

16 years of age and older

INSTRUCTION FOR USE

1. Where and How to Check Inflation System Status Indicators:

It is necessary to open the cover over the inflator to determine whether
the device is armed according to the instructions on page 4.

be on the front of the body and
hanging down from the bottom
of the device.

2. Donning Instructions:

Halkey-Roberts V87000 Manual Inflator

Donning Instructions:

1. The Velcro opening should

be on the bottom of the device.

2. Buckle the waist belt, adjust

envelope should be positioned
to the front of the body.

3.

should be on the front of
the body and hanging
down from the bottom
of the device.

Status Indicators

OK

STOP

STOP

Second Stage Donning Instructions:

1.

behind your head.

2. If needed use the oral tube

You do not need to
removed device to

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3. Inflation and Deflation

INFLATION

CO2 inflation (Manual Inflation PFD)
The PFD is manually inflated by
grasping the manual inflation pull tab

JERK TAB

JERK TAB

TO INFLATE

TO INFLATE

and pulling sharply downward.

Oral Inflation: The oral inflation tube is located inside the
cover. To inflate orally, access the inflation tube by
opening the top portion of the cover, remove the dust
cap, and blow air into the tube until the inflatable is firm.

BLOW INTO

BLOW INTO

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ORAL TUBE

ORAL TUBE

Note: Oral inflation can be used to test for air leakage or as a back-up in the
event that the CO2 cylinder fails to operate. CO2 gas permeates the bladder
more quickly than air, and therefore oral inflation can be used to refill the
bladder in the event the wearer is in the water for an extended period.

Do not fully inflate the PFD orally and then inflate with CO2 cylinder as
bladder could incur damage.

Additional inflation by mouth or adjustment in the water is required for

to float and easily achieve inflation by mouth.

DEFLATION

The deflation tab is located on top of the dust cap. Turn
the dust cap upside down and insert the deflation
mechanism into the oral tube. Hold the deflation
mechanism in place with your finger and gently squeeze
all the air out of the PFD. If the PFD has inflated while
being worn, it may be necessary to partially deflate the
PFD in order to remove it.

To remove all air, roll the PFD into a ball and squeeze while operating the
deflation mechanism. The PFD will be difficult to fold and re-pack properly if not
completely deflated.

PRESS DOWN

PRESS DOWN

ON ORAL TUBE

ON ORAL TUBE

PRACTICE wearing and adjusting your inflatable PFD in the water in order to be
prepared for an emergency!

Practice wea

ring and inflating your PFD using different types of clothing. Wade
into the water and manually inflate. Practice until you have complete confidence
in the performance of your PFD.

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