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If there is more than one person in the water, gathering together in a huddle is
recommended while waiting to be rescued. See HELP and Huddle below:
Preparation, good safety practices and strong spirit are the keys to survival.
Stay Calm and Don’t Give Up.
HELP and Huddle
For your otation device to function properly, follow these suggestions to verify that it ts,
oats, and remains in good condition.
1) Check the ination mechanism status indicators before each use.
2) Get in the habit of rearming the ination mechanism right after each ination.
3) Try your wearable otation device on and adjust it until it ts comfortably
in and out of the water.
4) Mark your otation device with your name if you are the only wearer.
5) Do not alter your otation device. If it doesn’t t properly, get one that does. An
altered device is no longer approved.
6) Your otation device is not intended for use as a fender or kneeling pad.
7) If your otation device is wet, allow it to dry thoroughly before storing it.
Store it in a well-ventilated area.
8) Do not dry your otation device in front of a radiator or other source of direct heat.
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