PFD Sport Boating 16g Mini Instruction Manual

: June 2, 2024
: SEACHOICE

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OWNER’S MANUA L
SPORT BOATING (16g cylinder)

OWNER’S MANUA L

Sport Boating, 16g

SPORT BOATING (16g cylinder)

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

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.

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:

It gets needed extra attention associated with use:
Users get to know the disadvantages it has; and
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! 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.

WARNING! 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: More than 80 pounds

Chest size: 30 to 52 inches

Age Limitation: 16 years of age and older

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

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.

Sport Boating, 16g

2. Donning Instructions:

Donning Instructions: Sport Boating, 16g
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

Second Stage Donning Instructions:

Sport Boating, 16g

1. After inflating, pull the neck strap

2. If needed use the oral tube

it is firm to add buoyancy.

You do not need to removed device to

3. Inflation and Deflation

INFLATION
CO2 inflation (Manual Inflation PFD)

The PFD is manually inflated by
grasping the manual inflation pull tab
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.

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
CO2 inflation (Manual Inflation PFD)
The PFD is manually inflated by
grasping the manual inflation pull tab
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.
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.
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.
PRACTICE wearing and adjusting your inflatable PFD in the water in order to be
prepared for an emergency!
Practice wearing 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.

REARMING INSTRUCTIONS

Sport Boating, 16g

WARNING! Use only the rearming kit stipulated on cover page for
use with your PFD. Rearming kits and parts are not interchangeable.
Substitution may damage or cause your PFD to malfunction.

RE-PACKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Press down on the
Oral Tube and press
Deflate all the air.

2. Roll the
air-chamber
into the the outer
cover.

3.the Grey inflator

should be visible
once the
air-chamber
is fully rolled into
the outer shell.

4. Velcro to outer
cover closed. Be

Sure jerk to inflate
cord is visible
outside of the cover.

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES

The gas in a CO2 cartridge expands in hot weather and contracts in
cold weather.
At +30 degrees F (-1 degrees C) the bladder fill is 87% of the volume
created at 70 degrees F (22 degrees C).
Under freezing conditions the CO2 fills more slowly and achieves less
buoyancy.
This can be compensated by partly inflating the PFD with one or two
breaths of air through the oral tube.

Caution: Do not fully inflate by blowing in the oral tube and then
inflate with the CO2 cylinder.
Repeated CO2 inflation after oral inflation may damage
the PFD.

IS YOUR PFD IN GOOD AND SERVICEABLE CONDITION?

Check your PFD between outings to be sure that it is properly armed;
that it is free of rips, tears or holes; that all seams are securely sewn;
and that the fabric, straps and hardware are still strong. Inspect the
inflatable portion of the PFD in accordance with the Care and
Maintenance Instructions below

CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

1 Before each outing unscrew the cylinder to be sure that it has not
been pierced. Replace cylinder if pierced. Rearm per instructions
(see page 4). Make sure cylinder is tightly screwed in. Cylinders may
unscrew over a period of use.

2 Visually Inspect and Check for Leaks.
For check for leaks, remove cylinder, orally inflate the device until firm,
and leave overnight. There should be no noticeable loss of firmness.
Perform this leakage test at the beginning of each season and at least
every two months thereafter if you are a light to moderate user, more
often if you use your PFD frequently .

3. Rearming Instructions: Page 4.
4. Refolding Instructions: Page 5.

5. FOR ALL MODELS, THE CO2 CARTRIDGE MAY BE USED ONLY
ONE TIME TO INFLATE THE PFD.
6. USE ONLY THE REARMING KIT INDICATED FOR YOUR
PFD MODEL. SEE FRONT COVER.
7. Store in well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight.
・Hand wash in clear water and hang to dry
・DO NOT DRY CLEAN or use solvent based cleaners.

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 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 inflation
only when inflated. Familiarize yourself with the use of this PFD so you know
what to do in an emergency.

HOW AND WHY TO TEST YOUR PFD?

Inflate your PFD and try it out in the water to:
Make sure it floats you:
– Comfortably (when worn properly)
– Adequately for expected wave conditions (Body shapes/
densities affect performance)
Make sure it works:
– A flow of bubbles should not appear (See “Visually Inspect and
Leak Test your PFD on page 8)
– It should inflate quickly and easily
Learn how it works by:
– Activating the CO2 inflation system
– Rearming the CO2 inflation system
– Using the Oral inflator tube

The U.S. Coast Guard recommends that you purchase two rearming
kits. One to be used immediately to test the inflation system and the
other to carry onboard as a spare.

HOW DO TEST YOUR PFD USING THE MANUAL INFLATOR?

To test your inflatable PFD, you will need:
Your fully armed PFD, and
Rearming kit approved for your PFD
Put on the PFD.
Actuate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on the pull tab.
The PFD should inflate within 5 seconds.
Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with your head
above the surface.
See if the PFD will float you on your back or just slightly back of vertical.
In a relaxed floating position, verify that your mouth is well above the water’s
surface. Note the effect of where you hold your legs on how you float.
Get out of the water and remove the PFD. Remove the used CO2 cylinder
from the PFD inflator. Deflate the PFD using the oral inflator.
Let the PFD dry thoroughly. REARM and REPACK the PFD in accordance
with the instructions on pages 4 and 5.

HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE ORAL INFLATOR?

To test your inflatable PFD, you will not need any spare parts, or
rearming kits.
Remove the CO2 cylinder, to prevent inadvertent activation of the
manual inflation system which could potentially damage the PFD.
Inspect the threaded end to confirm that it is unused.’
Put on the PFD
Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with your
head above the surface.
Fully inflate the PFD using the oral inflator.
See if the PFD will float you on your back or just slightly back of
vertical. In a relaxed floating position, verify that your mouth is well
above the water’s surface. Note the effect of where you hold your
legs on how you float.
Get out of the water and remove the PFD. Completely deflate the
PFD using the oral inflator.
Let the PFD dry thoroughly. REARM AND REPACK the PFD in
accordance with the instructions on pages 4 and 5.
WEAR YOUR PFD!
If you are a weak swimmer or non-swimmer, inflate the PFD partially
so that you are supported well enough to be able to complete inflation
without touching bottom, either orally or manually. Note this level of
inflation because it is the minimum needed for you to safely use this

WEAR YOUR PFD!

In approximately 80 percent of all boating fatalities, the victims were
not wearing a PFD. Most fatal accidents happen on calm sunny days.
This inflatable PFD is much more comfortable to wear than other
PFD types. Get into the habit of wearing this PFD. Non-swimmers
and children especially should wear a hhybrid or non-inflatable PFD
at all times when on or near the water.

HYPOTHERMIA

Prolonged exposure to cold water causes a condition known as
hypothermia – a substantial loss of body heat which leads to exhaustion
and unconsciousness. Most drowning victims first suffer from
hypothermia. The following chart shows the effects of hypothermia:

Sport Boating, 16g

PFDs can increase survival time because they allow you to float without using
energy treading water and because of their insulating properties. Naturally, the
warmer the water, the less insulation you will require. When operating in cold
water below 60° F (15.6° C) you should consider using a coat or jacket style PFD
or a Type V Thermal Protective PFD as they cover more of the body than the
vest or belt style PFDs.

Some points to remember about Hypothermia Protection:

1. Always wear your PFD. Even if you become incapacitated due to hypothermia,
the PFD will keep you afloat and greatly improve your chances of rescue.
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 Sport Boating,
16g
are not recommended. Keep your head out of the
water. This will 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.
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:

Check the inflation mechanism status indicators before each use.
For your PFD to function properly, follow these suggestions to verify
that it fits, floats, and remains in good condition.
Get in the habit of rearming the inflation mechanism right after each
inflation.
Try your wearable PFD on and adjust it until it fits comfortably in and
out of the water.
Mark your PFD with your name if you are the only wearer.
Your PFD is not intended for use as a fender or kneeling pad
If your PFD is wet, allow it to dry thoroughly before storing it. Store it
in a well-ventilated area.
Do not dry your PFD in front of a radiator or other source of direct
heat.
Do not alter your PFD. If it doesn’t fit properly, get one that does.
An altered device is no longer Coast Guard approved.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

If you need more information about PFDs and safe recreational boating,
contact your state boating authority, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S.
Power Squadron, Red Cross, or your nearest unit of the U.S. Coast
Guard; or the free boating course number 1-800-336-BOAT (in VA,
1-800-245-BOAT).

DO NOT ATTACH PFD’S TO THE BOAT

Each PFD has straps, hooks, buckles, or other means for securing the
device in place on the wearer. Some PFDs also incorporate decorative
dee rings or tabs. Such items are not to be used to attach the device to
the boat. Attaching the device to the boat will not permit it to perform as
needed.