Life Jacket Care
While wearing a life jacket is extremely important it is just as important to care for your life jacket properly. A worn-out or broken life jacket will not save you in the event of an accident. Below are tips on how to properly care for your life jacket:
Inflatable Life Jacket Care
- Test: Orally inflate & holds air for 16 hours
- Inspect inflation mechanism (not discharged, no corrosion, and properly installed)
- If it holds air, repack and use
- Replace the CO2 cylinder every time it is activated
*Refer to OWNER’S MANUAL for specific maintenance requirements.
All Life Jacket Care
- Use properly
- No rips, waterlogging or mildew
- Dry after use
- Hand wash in mild detergent
- Store in a dry place when not boating
*Refer to OWNER’S MANUAL for specific maintenance requirements.
No matter what the activity or style chosen, the most important thing is this: Be responsible and always wear your life jacket while boating. For information on life jacket care visit Safeboatingcampaign.com.
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