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Stearns Safety & Survival 1189 - page 1
DO NOT REMOVE PRIOR TO SALE! OWNER’S MANUAL I. APPROV AL CONDITIONS and CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS Inflatable PFD Model No. 1 189 is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard for use as T ype III Personal Flotation Device (PFD) and Model No. 1 193 is approved as T ype V Personal Flotation Device (PFD) with T ype III performance because the harness with it can ...
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Stearns Safety & Survival 1189 - page 2
MECHANISM P ARTS LIST SPECIFICA TIONS Chest Size: 30 - 52 inches (76 - 132 cm) Weight Range: More than 90 pounds (41 kg) Minimum Height: For harness model 1 193 only - 5 feet 5 inches (165cm) Age Range: 16 years of age and older Buoyancy (minimum): 33.7 Pounds (150 Newtons) when fully inflated Inflation System: Manual Inflation Mechanism (located o ...
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Stearns Safety & Survival 1189 - page 3
HARNESS USE INSTRUCTIONS F AILURE T O FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESUL T IN INJUR Y OR DEA TH. • ALERT ! Under no circumstances should the sailing harness be used in any climbing task or related activity . Failure to comply with this restriction in use may result in death or injury . • Always adjust harness snugly around your body . Failur ...
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Stearns Safety & Survival 1189 - page 4
ADDITIONAL HARNESS INFORMA TION • This harness was designed and tested to meet the requirements for OFFSHORE RACING COUNCIL (ORC) requirements for Sailing Harnesses. • USCG approval does not apply to the sailing harness. • It is strongly recommended that first time users of Sailing Harnesses receive instruction from a reputable dealer , saili ...
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Stearns Safety & Survival 1189 - page 5
READ BELOW FOR MORE DET AILED INFORMA TION! 1. Inspecting Y our PFD For Damage Make sure that the PFD is free from rips, tears or punctures. This type of damage on the outside covering indicates that the Inflatable Chamber may have been exposed to potentially damaging elements. If these defects expose the yellow inflatable chamber material, discont ...
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Stearns Safety & Survival 1189 - page 6
6 DONNING INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 Wear like a jacket, inserting arms between straps and fabric. STEP 2 Close front buckle. Manual pull lanyard should be visible on your lower right side. STEP 3 Adjust belt through slide located on right side until a comfortably snug fit is obtained. For Model 1 193 with harness, be sure that the bottom of the harness b ...
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Stearns Safety & Survival 1189 - page 7
7 INFLA TION INSTRUCTIONS See Pages 12 -14 for additional information on testing and inflating your PFD. 1. Manual Inflation - T o inflate, grasp the Jerk to Inflate tab and pull sharply downward. 2. Oral Inflation - The Oral Tube is located on the wearer's left side. Grasp the Oral Tube and bring to mouth. Blow air through the Oral Tube until ...
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Stearns Safety & Survival 1189 - page 8
8 DEFLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Depress Oral V alve (located inside end of Oral Tube ) using either the protective cap or tab provided by inserting into the end of Oral Tube , see drawing. Gently compress air out of the inflatable chamber while depressing the Oral V alve. DO NOT TWIST OR WRING INFLA T ABLE CHAMBER TO DEFLA TE. If for any reason the Oral ...
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Stearns Safety & Survival 1189 - page 9
FREEZING TEMPERA TURES Never use in below freezing temperatures, unless worn partially inflated. At or below 40° F (4° C) inflation time with CO2 gas will be longer . Wearing a partially inflated PFD in these conditions will provide some initial buoyancy while the PFD fully inflates. Caution: Do not fully inflate orally and then inflate with the ...
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Stearns Safety & Survival 1189 - page 10
10 V . CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL PRODUCT LIFE EXPECT ANCY The reliability and service life of this PFD depends greatly upon how it is used and cared for . Avoid storing PFD in direct sunlight. Sunlight contains ultraviolet radiation that weakens synthetic materials. Prolonged exposures to high temperatures and high humidity may shor ...
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Stearns Safety & Survival 1189 - page 11
11 REARMING KIT(S) Use Rearming Kit No. 0932. See Rearming Instructions on back cover . CARE AND CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Drying - If the device is wet, place on a coat hanger to allow thorough drying. Do not place in direct sunlight to dry . Do not use any heat source or place on radiator . Cleaning - Damp wipe only with mild detergent recommended fo ...
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Stearns Safety & Survival 1189 - page 12
VI. 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 (31 to 53 Newtons) of flotati ...
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Stearns Safety & Survival 1189 - page 13
13 HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE MANUAL INFLA T OR? 1. T o test your inflatable PFD, you will need: • Y our fully armed PFD , and • Rearming kit approved for your PFD. 2. Put on the PFD. 3. Actuate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on the pull tab. The PFD should fully inflate within 5 seconds. 4. Get into shallow water , jus ...
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Stearns Safety & Survival 1189 - page 14
HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE ORAL INFLA T OR? 1. T o test your inflatable PFD, you will not need any spare parts or rearming kits. 2. Remove the CO2 cylinder to prevent inadvertent activation of the inflation system, which could potentially damage the PFD. 3. Put on the PFD. 4. Get into shallow water , just deep enough that you can stand with ...
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Stearns Safety & Survival 1189 - page 15
15 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-inflatab ...
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Stearns Safety & Survival 1189 - page 16
16 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. Swimmin ...
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Stearns Safety & Survival 1189 - page 17
17 X. EACH OF THESE DEVICES IS INTENDED TO HELP YOU SA VE 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 status of the inflator and make sure that the status indicator is green. Check before each outing. 2. Get in the habit of rearming the inflatio ...
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Stearns Safety & Survival 1189 - page 18
18 DO NOT A TT ACH PFD'S T O YOUR BOA T 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 intended. The exc ...
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Stearns Safety & Survival 1189 - page 19
19 REP ACKING INSTRUCTIONS Always deflate the PFD and rearm the Inflation Mechanism - follow REARMING Instructions prior to REP ACKING! 1. Lay device out flat with the yellow inflatable chamber up. Fold right inside edge over as shown, exposing V elcro® strip. 2. Fold right outside edge over , securing V elcro® strips. Fold left inside edge over ...
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