3..
4..
Teach.children.how.to.put.a.PFD.on.and.allow.
them.to.try.it.in.the.water..That.way,.they.know.
what.the.PFD.is.for.and.how.it.works..They.will.
feel more comfortable with it if they suddenly find
themselves.in.the.water.
If.the.PFD.is.wet,.allow.it.to.dry.thoroughly.before.
storing.it..Do.not.dry.it.in.front.of.a.radiator.or.
heater..Store.it.in.a.well.ventilated.area.
Figure B-3: Type III, Wearable
PFD Type IV, Throwable.(Figure.B-4).is.required.in.
addition.to.the.PFDs.previously.discussed..The.most.
common.Type.IV.PFD.is.a.buoyant.cushion.or.ring.
buoy..It.is.designed.to.be.thrown.to.a.person.in.the.
water,.grasped.and.held.by.the.user.until.he.or.she..
is.rescued..A.Type.IV.PFD.should.always.be.in.
serviceable.condition.and.immediately.available.for.
use. Grasping this PFD may be difficult if the rescue .
is.delayed.or.if.the.user.is.overcome.by.hypothermia.
(loss.of.body.heat).
5....Keep.PFDs.away.from.sharp.objects.which.can.
tear the fabric or puncture the floatation pads.
6....For.their.own.safety.and.the.safety.of.others,.all.
nonswimmers,.poor.swimmers,.and.small.children..
should.wear.PFD’s.at.all.times,.whether.the.boat..
is.stationary.or.moving.
7..
Check.the.PFD.frequently.to.make.sure.that.it.is.
not torn, that floatation pads have no leaks, and
that.all.seams.and.joints.are.securely.sewn.
8.
If a PFD contains kapok, the kapok fibers may
become.waterlogged.and.lose.their.buoyancy..
after.the.vinyl.inserts.are.punctured..If.the.kapok.
becomes.hard.or.if.it.is.soaked.with.water,..
replace.it..It.may.not.work.when.you.need.it.
Figure B4: Type IV, Throwable
PFD Type V, Wearable (Figure B-5) when inflated, it
provides.buoyancy.equivalent.to.Type.I,.II,.or.III.PFDs..
When it is deflated, however, it may not support some
people.
E. Fire Extinguisher
As.the.owner/operator.of.the.boat,.you.are.responsible.
for supplying a fire extinguisher approved by the US
Coast.Guard.
Hand-held.portable.extinguisher(s).should.be.mount-
ed.in.a.readily.accessible.location(s).away.from.the.
engine.compartment..All.persons.aboard.should.know.
the location(s) and proper operation of the fire
extinguisher(s).
Figure B-5: Type V, Wearable
D. PFD Pointers
Fire!
In case of fire do not open the engine compart-
ment. Shut down engine(s), generator(s), and
blower(s). Models with fixed fire suppression
system will automatically discharge its entire
contents. If using portable CO2 fire exting-
uisher continuously discharge entire contents.
The.purpose.of.a.PFD.is.to.help.save.your.life...
If.you.want.it.to.support.you.when.you.are.in.the.
water, it needs to fit, float, and be in good condition.
1. Try the PFD on and adjust it until it fits comfortably
in.and.out.of.the.water..Mark.your.PFD.if.you.are.
the.only.wearer.
2....To.make.sure.the.PFD.works,.wear.it.in.the.water...
This.will.show.you.how.it.works.and.give.you.
confidence when you use it.
Boating Safety - Section B
Owner’s Manual Page
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