Some are designed to automatically inflate when entering the water. It contains a small amount of inherent buoyancy and an inflatable chamber and must be worn when underway to be acceptable.
Check and replace spent cartridges in inflatable PFDs. Ultraviolet sunlight, rough handling and improper storage make it necessary to ensure that your PFD is in serviceable condition. This is a USCG requirement. Check for rips, tears, and holes and make sure seams, straps, zippers and hardware are okay. Make sure there is no sign of waterlogging, mildew odor, or shrinkage of the buoyant materials.
If your PFD is discolored, torn or has torn straps, discard and replace it. Exposure to sunlight and moisture can deteriorate PFDs rapidly. Let your PFD drip dry thoroughly before putting it away. If your PFD has been in salt water, rinse it thoroughly with fresh water.
Intended Use: For boating inshore and near shore and for supervised activities such as sailing regattas, dinghy races, canoeing. Intended Use: A Type IV is designed to be thrown to an overboard victim or to supplement the buoyancy of a person overboard. It is not to be worn. Minimum buoyancy: Additional Information: A Type IV throwable device can be a square style, or a ring buoy or horseshoe buoy mounted on deck.
A Type IV is not for unconscious persons, non-swimmers or children. Although these devices are often referred to as seat cushions, you should never use it as such. This degrades the foam and reduces the amount of floatation that is provided. You must have one at arm's length to throw over the side in an emergency.
Having one in a locker under the driver's seat isn't considered "immediately available. Intended Use: Restricted to the special use for which each is designed, for example: sailboard harness, deck suit, paddling vest, commercial white water vest or float coats. Intended Use: Restricted to the one use for which it is designed, ex. Not guaranteed to turn an unconscious wearer face-up.
Some manufacturers claim Type II performance. Some models feature a combination of CO2 inflation and built-in foam and provide Intended Use: Models recommended for boating activities where rescue is nearby and must be worn when underway. Minimum Buoyancy: Have 7. Inflation Mechanism: When activated, a CO2 cartridge is pierced, releasing gas to inflate the device. Water-activated models inflate automatically when submerged in water. Manual units are activated by yanking a pull-tab.
Both types of inflatables feature blow-tubes to provide a back-up method of inflation. Coast-Guard-approved and of the proper size for each person on board or being towed. It is important to know the differences between the types of life jackets and life vests. Each one has its own specific purpose. I also am going to talk about Idaho-specific rules and regulations for PFDs. These vests are designed for rough or remote waters where rescue may take some time. They provide the most buoyancy, are excellent for flotation and will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water.
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