PFD by RESTUBE

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Important information

Thank you for choosing RESTUBE!
PFD by RESTUBE …
• does not guarantee protection against drowning.
• is suitable for experienced swimmers with a bodyweight >40 kg

Active user intervention is necessary.

1. Pocket

Contents of packing

Safety notes

Important notice to begin

50N (DIN EN ISO 12402-5 / DIN EN ISO 12402-6)

PFD by RESTUBE is only intended for use by good swimmers in riparian or coastal areas or where help and rescue is in the immediate vicinity. These buoyancy aids are comfortable to wear but not suitable for turbulent waters. It cannot be assumed that the user is supported safely over a prolonged period. The swimming aids do not have enough buoyancy to protect people who cannot help themselves and require the active participation of the user. No lifejacket!
Read the product information carefully before using the product!
Observe the notes inside the product and on the waist strap tag!
Check RESTUBE before each use, see chapter 2.
Should you detect defects during the inspection, please contact the dealer/manufacturer.

info@restube.com
Never attempt to repair RESTUBE by yourself!
Always carry the Quick Check Guide when using the product!

Declaration of conformity : www.restube.eu/declaration

PFD by RESTUBE
… only works as a floating device when it is completely inflated.
… only guarantees functionality when using the original RESTUBE-CO2-Cartridge.
… is not suitable for temperatures below 4°C.
… only wear RESTUBE on top of clothing, so that the trigger is accessible and the floating device is not prevented from inflating!
… requires active use by the user and is therefore not suitable for people who are physically or mentally incapable of swimming.
… has a supporting function in water, but does not provide protection in case of unconsciousness.

A slight trigger delay is possible in temperatures below 15°C. Carrying additional weights or clothing reduces the perceived buoyancy of RESTUBE. Make sure that supervision is nearby. Only put yourself in situations with RESTUBE that you could handle safely without the product.

Operation and maintenance

NOTICE

Check the product’s readiness for use (trigger and cartridge) before each use!
• Open the pocket and verify that the green securing clip is attached to the side of the trigger mechanism.

If the securing clip is missing, the CO2 cartridge may be empty. In this case, unscrew the CO2 cartridge.
If the cartridge is pierced at its opening, it is empty and must be replaced.
• Verify that the bladder is in the correct position in the pocket.
The nut on the trigger mechanism must face the label with the nut symbol sewn into the pocket.
The release lever must not be obstructed

ATTENTION

For experienced swimmers heavier than 40kg.
Practice the use of personal buoyancy aids yourself and with your child as it can stay afloat with this buoyancy aid.

2.1 How do I fasten Restube correctly?

ATTENTION

Wearing the product loosely or open is dangerous! The product must be tightly secured to prevent loss and enable functionality.

• Open the buckle and place the waist belt around the hips.

  Wear the pocket so that the RESTUBE  logo faces outward and the strap position er rests against the body.

• Close the buckle safely, and tighten the crotch strap.

• Fasten the buckle securely and adjust the waist strap to fit tightly

  The loose end of the waist strap can be fixed using the adjuster.

• Wear PFD by RESTUBE at the front of your hip.

2.2 How do I trigger Restube?
NOTICE

Triggering and inflation is only guaranteed in water because buoyancy pulls the buoy from the pocket! Duration until completely filled may be lengthened when triggered on land.

• Grab the trigger with your left hand and pull away from the body firmly
• The bladder will unfold within seconds

2.3 How do I use Restube?

ATTENTION
Do not unscrew the CO2 cartridge while in use! After triggering, the CO2 cartridge is very cold. Avoid direct skin contact. Use the provided protective sleeve for the CO2 cartridge.

• Move the neck strap of the fully inflated bladder over your head and place it on the nape of your neck. The bladder will be in front of your chest.
• Adopt a stable position to keep airways free.
• Remain calm until help on-site or self-help is possible

2.4 Inflating by mouth

ATTENTION

Never inflate the flotation device by mouth and trigger the CO2 cartridge afterward. This may cause over-inflation and serious damage. Never fill your bladder with other gases! Do not fill the bladder with the help of an inflation device (e.g., a pneumatic pump)! Please avoid inhaling the CO2 gas from the flotation device when topping up the bladder via the oral valve

• Remove bladder from pocket
• Open the Velcro on the safety leash and unwrap the safety leash
• Unfold bladder completely
• Open the cap of the oral valve
• Inflate the bladder with your breath using the valve

2.5 How do I make Restube ready for its next use?

Once Restube has been triggered, it must be made ready to be used again. You will need an original RESTUBE-CO2-Cartridge.

NOTICE
Only the original RESTUBE-CO2-Cartridges are 100% quality-certified, and seawater resistant and the force is tailored to the RESTUBE trigger!
Do not use comparable commercial CO2 cartridges!
These will not guarantee inflation of Restube in an emergency.

Empty the bladder completely (#2)

• Open the safety toggle
• Open the cap of the mouthpiece
• To release the gas from the bladder, plug the back of the cap into the oral valve
• Fully release gas by folding or rolling the bladder
• Close the cap of the oral valve

The CO2 cartridge (#2)

RESTUBE only guarantees functionality when using the original
RESTUBE-CO2-Cartridge.

• Remove any dirt (e.g. sand).
• Remove the protective cover from the CO2 cartridge.
• Unscrew the empty CO2 cartridge and dispose of it with residual waste.
• Foldaway the release lever to avoid piercing the new CO2 cartridge.
• Place the new green securing clip on the red indentation on the trigger mechanism.
• Screw the new original-RESTUBE-CO² cartridge tightly and up to mark into the trigger mechanism.
• Slide protective cover onto the CO2 cartridge.

The bladder

NOTICE
Pointed or sharp objects can damage the valve! The bladder can only be folded away correctly when there is no gas in it.

• Spread out the bladder so that the trigger mechanism is in the center on the top of the bladder.

Neck belt (#3)

• Flip the neck belt to the back.

Vertical fold (#4)
First, fold the right then the left part of the bladder downwards along the drawn through vertical folding lines.

Zigzag fold (#5)

• Fold over the bottom end of the bladder where the trigger mechanism is located to the back along the first solid line.
• Fold over the next part to the front along the dotted line.
• Continue until you reach the bag.

NOTICE

• The bladder is correctly folded if the CO2 cartridge is on the outside

ATTENTION

If the bladder is not positioned correctly in the pocket, the correct release is not guaranteed!

• Position the folded bladder in the pocket so that the nut on the trigger mechanism is facing the label with the nut symbol >>>The trigger cord must hang out of the pocket
• Connect the triangular velcro 3c on the trigger cord to velcro 3b on the flap
• Close the flap of the pocket

Troubleshooting

Problem

| | Cause| |

Corrective action

---|---|---|---|---
Bladder does not fit into the pocket| | Bladder is not fully emptied| | > Empty bladder completely
Velcro does not dose| | Bladder is not folded correctly
Bladder is not positioned correctly in the pocket| | > Observe packaging instructions > Nut on the trigger must face the label with the nut symbol
CO2 cartridge is pierced immediately when screwing in| | The release lever was not switched before screwing in the new CO2 cartridge| | > Close the release lever to avoid piercing the new CO2 cartridge.
CO2 cartridge can- not be screwed in or only screwed in with much difficulty| | Dirt on the thread or trigger mechanism| | > Clean the trigger mechanism

Storage, care, maintenance, and disposal of your RESTUBE product

Lifespan & storability

RESTUBE products are designed to have a long lifespan and can be triggered from 50 to 250(*) times, depending on the version. Once used, the device is to be stored outside its packaging, well ventilated, and at a maximum temperature of 28°C. The maximum lifespan of the device is 5 years from the date of purchase, assuming that the care and maintenance instructions are followed.
If used frequently (more than once per week) or in tropical climates, the product lifespan may be shorter. If humidity is high, the device should be removed from its box. Do not put RESTUBE products on radiators and do not dry or store them in direct sunlight.

Care
Maintain your RESTUBE product after every use. Five minutes of your time will help to make sure that you carry on being able to enjoy the product.

Take the bladder out of its bag and check all parts for external damage: Bag, bladder, trigger, trigger cord, and CO2 cartridge.
None of the components should show signs of heavy use, significant rust, or damage.
Following use in saltwater or chlorinated water: Remove the bladder from its bag, and rinse both in freshwater, ensuring that the oral valve is closed and that the cartridge is screwed in first. If the product has become particularly dirty, wash it with a mild detergent or a weak solution of lye and rinse it with fresh water afterward. Do not use cleaning agents which contain alcohol or solvents.
The bladder and its bag should be opened and hung out to dry. Once dry, pack the system back up in accordance with the packing instructions.

Maintenance
With a little care, you will be able to maintain your undamaged RETUBE product yourself.
If you are unsure about something, contact us by email: info@restube.com.
We will be happy to carry out a check for you – all you will have to pay for is the costs of postage and any replacement parts which may be needed. NOTE: Never carry out any repairs on your RESTUBE product yourself!

Maintenance intervals
At least every year, as well as before any longer periods of use. Additionally, maintenance should also be carried out following every inflation.

Visual check
Check all components for damage, wear or deposits: Bag & stitching, waistband and buckle, bladder, trigger, trigger cord, CO2 cartridge, and CO2 cartridge thread (to do this,
unscrew the cartridge and screw it back in again)

Trigger test
We suggest that you trigger your RESTUBE product in the water so that you can experience the buoyancy yourself. Once back on land, unscrew the cartridge and move the release lever as if triggering the device. The pin should move inside the fitting for the cartridge.

Oral valve test
Remove the cap from the valve and depress the oral valve in order to allow some CO2 to escape. Afterward, the oral valve should be completely sealed again. Next, empty the
float entirely via the oral valve. Next, inflate the float via the oral valve until it is firm, using only your breath to do so.

Air-tightness of the float
Having completely inflated the float by blowing into it, leave it somewhere where the temperature is stable for 24 hours. Should it lose a lot of air during this period, the product
will need to be replaced.

NOTE:
Pure CO2 slowly diffuses through the material of which the bladder is made of. It is therefore normal for the float to slowly empty over a period of 15-30 hours if it has been filled with pure CO2 from the cartridge.

Getting ready for the next use
Pack the dry RESTUBE product up according to its packing instructions. Ensure that the old cartridge, which has been pierced and has a hole, is replaced with a new, intact one.

NOTE: Only use genuine RESTUBE CO2 cartridges, as the inflation function can otherwise be adversely affected. The cartridges conform to EN ISO 12402-7 as well as UL 1191. They are 1. made to fit the trigger and have a very thin pierceable cap, 2. weighted for the exact amount needed to fill the bladder, and 3. are very resistant to seawater.

Disposal
Bag and belt can be disposed of in the general waste. The CO2 cartridges can only be disposed of in the general waste if they are empty.
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References

• RESTUBE - the airbag for more freedom and safety in the water | RESTUBE
• Frequently asked questions - RESTUBE | RESTUBE

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