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Coast Guard (USCG) as a Type II (Model MD3183), or Type V (Model MD3184) Personal Flotation Device (PFD). Neither are approved for water skiing or other high impact, high-speed activities. Model MD3184 has Type II performance but is approved as a Type V PFD because it has a built-in sailing harness that can cause injury if not properly used. A separate section titled “SAILING HARNESS” (p. 15) discusses requirements and features on the MD3184 only. USCG approval does not apply to the sailing harness because some of the risks associated with its use have not been evaluated. Model MD3183 is a U.S. Coast Guard approved Type V inflatable PFD, approved ONLY WHEN WORN for use on uninspected commercial vessels less than 40 feet in length not carrying passengers for hire as a substitute for a Type II PFD when used in accordance with this owner’s manual. NOTE: MD3184 is not USCG approved for Uninspected Commercial Vessels. Conditions for Type V Approval in commercial applications: 1. The MD3183 must be worn before getting underway and whenever above deck and not within an enclosed space to meet the carriage requirement. 2. The operator of an uninspected commercial vessel is responsible for servicing and maintaining the MD3183 in good serviceable condition in accordance with this owner’s manual. See Care and Maintenance Instructions (p. 17) for servicing information. 3. The operator of an uninspected commercial vessel is responsible for providing each person onboard with the safety information required for use of the MD3183. See page 2 for information. When fully inflated, the MD3183 will provide Type II in-water performance. The MD3183 will turn most wearers from a face down to a face up position and provide support suitable for offshore conditions. See page 9 for re-arming instructions. Inflatable PFDs are not approved for water skiing or other high-speed activities. This Inflatable PFD was designed to be more comfortable and Inflatable PFD Owner’s Manual 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. NOTE TO UNINSPECTED COMMERCIAL VESSEL OPERATORS The operator of the vessel is required to provide the following user information to each person on board. Inflatable PFDs will not provide any buoyancy without being inflated. Follow these instructions to be sure your PFD is armed and donned correctly, and that you understand how to inflate the device. Basic visual inspection for readiness, see p. 4 Inflation system status check, see p. 4 Donning, see p. 5 Inflation, see p. 6 WHY ARE PFDS REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT? Drownings are the leading cause of fatalities involving recreational and commercial vessels. 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 7 to 12 pounds (15.4 to 26.4 kg) 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 Inflatable PFD Owner’s Manual CO2 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 (p. 3). INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE This manual supplies instructional, maintenance and safety information for both models (MD3183, MD3184). The model number is listed on the underside label. OralInflator(behindcell) VelcroTMTabPull-tabFrontBuckleHydrostaticInflatorMD3183UnpackedAdjustmentPointZipperEndWaistBeltFIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 Hydrostatic Inflator Cap Single Point Status Indicator Water Inlet Valve Lanyard Manual Inflation Pull-tab Yellow Inflator Cap Cap/Locking Ring Tabs Black Locking Ring Inflator Body Expiry Date Inflatable PFD Owner’s Manual Uninspected Commercial Vessel Use This Inflatable PFD is not approved for “hot work” and care must be taken to avoid damage from abrasion and sharp objects. Component Inspection Instructions 1) Examine the single point status indicator through the window panel (Fig. 1). Ensure the indicator is green. If the indicator is red, the mechanism has been fired or is incorrectly fitted (see Re-arming Your PFD, p. 9). NOTE: The single point status ind...
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