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Stearns 4430 Owner's Manual

High wearability type v user assisted inflatable belt personal flotation device
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DO NOT REMOVE PRIOR TO SALE!
Model Nos. 4430 or 6340 –
OWNER'S MANUAL
HIGH WEARABILITY TYPE V
USER ASSISTED INFLATABLE BELT
PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE
ADULT UNIVERSAL – FOR PERSONS OVER 80 POUNDS
Deflated
Inflated
I. APPROVAL CONDITIONS and CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS
This inflatable belt is approved by the U S Coast Guard as a Type
V User Assisted Personal Flotation Device (PFD). It is APPROVED
ONLY WHEN WORN for use as a Flotation Aid, Type I I I PFD for
recreational use on calm inland waters. It is not approved for
water skiing or other high-speed activity. This inflatable was
designed to be more comfortable and less restrictive to wear than
inherently buoyant PFDs. When used and serviced according to
this owner's manual, this personal flotation device (PFD) can
greatly increase your chances of survival. Not recommended for
non-swimmers or weak swimmers. Users of inflatable PFDs must
be at least 16 years of age.
See Page 3 for Conditions for Type V Approval.
WEAR YOUR PFD! Most drowned victims of boating accidents
owned PFDs, but were not wearing them when they died. Most
drowning occurs in inland waters, not way out at sea, and most
within a few feet of safety. If you DO NOT intend to wear this
PFD, then SELECT ONE that you will. Doing this provides
feedback to manufacturer's, as to what makes a PFD wearable.

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  • Page 1 DO NOT REMOVE PRIOR TO SALE! Model Nos. 4430 or 6340 – OWNER’S MANUAL HIGH WEARABILITY TYPE V USER ASSISTED INFLATABLE BELT PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE ADULT UNIVERSAL – FOR PERSONS OVER 80 POUNDS Deflated Inflated I. APPROVAL CONDITIONS and CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS This inflatable belt is approved by the U S Coast Guard as a Type V User Assisted Personal Flotation Device (PFD).

  • Page 2: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Chest size: 30-52 inches Weight range: over 80 pounds Age Range: 16 years and older Buoyancy (minimum): 15.5 pounds after CO pounds after full inflation. (See Donning and Inflation instructions pages 7 & 8.) Inflation System: Manual Inflation Mechanism (located on front of chamber) Oral Tube (located on front of chamber) Cylinder: 16 Gram, 3/8”...
  • Page 3 II. CONDITIONS FOR TYPE V APPROVAL Conditional approvals are granted by the Coast Guard for PFDs that: 1. Do not meet all the requirements for approval under the Type I through IV categories, but offer other significant safety features, or 2.

  • Page 4: Mandatory Carriage Requirements

    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.
  • Page 5 2. Examine the inflation mechanism status indicators. The indicator will tell you if the inflation mechanism is properly ARMED/REARMED and ready for activation. If the indicator shows RED, the mechanism is not ready to fire, and you must rearm the mechanism to set the indicator to GREEN.
  • Page 6 OTHER USE GUIDE LINES - STUDY this manual and practice using your belt to become thoroughly familiar with its features and operation. Your inflatable PFD will not provide buoyancy until you inflate it. See Pages 17 and 18 for testing your PFD. ALWAYS re-arm the CO inflation system after each discharge.
  • Page 7 DONNING and INFLATION INSTRUCTIONS After completing the pre-donning check, follow these instructions to don, inflate and adjust the PFD for maximum performance. L o o s e n Shoulder Straps. Insert left arm between back strap and deflated vest (See fig.1). Pull vest on over your head (See fig.2).
  • Page 8 Donning and Inflation Instructions – cont’d Adjust the length of the neck strap for desired comfort and head support. Pull down on the adjustment strap to tighten, or lift up the plastic slide to loosen. Shoulder Straps may need to be Loosened to adjust Waist Strap.

  • Page 9: Maximizing Performance

    MAXIMIZING PERFORMANCE Why should someone do this? It is important to learn how to use this PFD in the water. Try your PFD in the water before attempting to use it in deep water or in an emergency to find out what position and adjustments provide the best support for you.
  • Page 10 DEFLATION INSTRUCTIONS Deflating may be accomplished by inserting the deflation tool located on the dust cap into the end of the oral inflation tube while gently squeezing the inflation chamber. Reposition the dust cap over the end of the inflation tube after deflating to help protect the valve inside.
  • Page 11 REARMING INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 Unscrew used CO cylinder in a counterclockwise direction and immediately discard. Do not insert new cylinder at this time. To avoid confusion later in the rearming process, we suggest you throw away the old CO cylinder now. STEP 2 Close manual inflator arm within inflator body and...
  • Page 12 REARMING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) Step 4 Inspect the face of the new cylinder. Be sure it is smooth and has no holes or scratches. There is a gross weight on the cylinder. If you have any questions about cylinder integrity, weigh the cylinder on a small scale, such as a postage scale.
  • Page 13 REPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Always dry out, d e f l a t e the PFD and r e a r m the inflation mechanism. Follow REARMING REPACKAGING. instructions prior Step 1 (Fig. 1) Position as shown in Fig. 1. Reference General Arrangement on page 2.

  • Page 14: Is Your Pfd In Good And Serviceable Condition

    IV.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.

  • Page 15: Care And Cleaning Instructions

    2. Oral Inflation Leak Test - This test should be performed every two months and at the start of each season. buoyancy chamber using the oral inflation valve and leave to rest for 16 hours. When buoyancy chamber remains firm and full of air there is no leakage and chamber is operational.

  • Page 16: Why Are Pfds Required Safety Equipment

    STORAGE • Store in clean, cool, dry area. • Do not store in direct sunlight. REPAIR If you have any question about the condition or integrity of this product call 1-800-STEARNS (1-800-783-2767). A damaged device must be repaired by certified Stearns Repair Facility or discarded.

  • Page 17: How And Why To Test Your Pfd

    VII. 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 Section V for leak tests) It should inflate quick and easily...

  • Page 18: How Do You Test Your Pfd Using The Oral Inflator

    HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE ORAL INFLATOR? 1. To test your inflatable PFD, you will not need any spare parts. 2. Remove the CO cylinder to prevent inadvertent activation of the manual inflation which could potentially damage the PFD. Inspect the threaded end to confirm it’s un-used.

  • Page 20: Wear Your Pfd

    VIII. 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 hybrid or non-inflatable PFD at all times when on or near the water.
  • Page 21 Some Points to Remember 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.

  • Page 22: Additional Information

    X. EACH OF THESE DEVICES IS INTENDED TO HELP YOU SAVE YOUR OWN LIFE For your PFD to function properly follow these suggestions to verify that it fits, floats and remains in good condition. 1. Check the CO cylinder inflation mechanism status indicator before each use.

  • Page 23: Do Not Attach Pfds To Your Boat

    DO NOT ATTACH PFDs TO YOUR 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.

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