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[center][font "Verdana, Arial, Geneva"][#ff0000]How to Read the Life Jacket Label
[size 2](This is a representative label. The form and content will vary by manufacturer.)[/size][/#ff0000][/font][/center] [font "Verdana, Arial, Geneva"][b]FLOTATION AID - TYPE III PFD
[url "http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/pfd_label_explanations.htm#a"]KAYAKSPORT[/url]
KAYAKING AND SAILING VEST[/font][/b] [url "http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/pfd_label_explanations.htm#m"][font "Verdana, Arial, Geneva"]ABC LIFEJACKET, INC.
1245 BOATING LANE
WASHINGTON, DC 2000[/font][/url]
[font "Verdana, Arial, Geneva"][url "http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/pfd_label_explanations.htm#l"]MODEL SQXX
[/url]MADE IN U.S.A.[/font] [font "Verdana, Arial, Geneva"][url "http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/pfd_label_explanations.htm#k"]This device is not to be fastened to the boat.[/url][/font]
[url "http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/pfd_label_explanations.htm#j"][font "Verdana, Arial, Geneva"]Polyvinyl chloride foam buoyancy material provides a minimum buoyant force of 15 lbs. 8 ozs. At time of manufacture, there is a potential for buoyancy loss depending on how this device is used and cared for. The in-water performance of this device should be tested at the beginning of each season to determine that it provides adequate personal flotation.[/font][/url]
[font "Verdana, Arial, Geneva"]WARNING: [url "http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/pfd_label_explanations.htm#i"]Objects placed in pockets may impair the flotation of this device. In an emergency, empty the pockets.[/url][/font]
[font "Verdana, Arial, Geneva"]CAUTION:[url "http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/pfd_label_explanations.htm#o"]Fabric fading can indicate loss of strength. Store this life jacket in a dry, cool, dark place. A weathered life jacket could tear easily, resulting in loss of flotation material. If faded, check strength or discontinue use.[/url][/font] [center][url "http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/pfd_label_explanations.htm#n"][font "Verdana, Arial, Geneva"]Test this device in the water and check for ride-up.
See page 9 of the Think Safe PFD pamphlet[/font][/url][/center][/b] [url "http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/pfd_label_explanations.htm#b"][font "Verdana, Arial, Geneva"]ADULT[/font][/url] [center][font "Verdana, Arial, Geneva"]FOR PERSONS WEIGHING MORE
THAN 90 POUNDS[/font][/center] [center][font "Verdana, Arial, Geneva"][b]CHEST SIZE
43" - 45"[/font][/b][/center] [url "http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/pfd_label_explanations.htm#b"][font "Verdana, Arial, Geneva"][b]LARGE[/font][/url][/b] [center][font "Verdana, Arial, Geneva"]
[url "http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/pfd_label_explanations.htm#c"]Approved for use on all recreational boats and on
uninspected commercial vessels less than 40 ft.
in length not carrying passengers for hire, by
persons weighing more than 90 lbs.[/url][/font][/center] [center][font "Verdana, Arial, Geneva"][url "http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/pfd_label_explanations.htm#d"]U.S. COAST GUARD APPROVAL NO. 160.064/2820/0
[/url]INSPECTED AND TESTED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH U.S. COAST GUARD REGULATIONS
[/font][/center] [center][font "Verdana, Arial, Geneva"][url "http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/pfd_label_explanations.htm#e"]WARNING: DO NOT DRY CLEAN[/url]
[url "http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/pfd_label_explanations.htm#f"]Not intended for use in high speed water sports.
Strength tested at 50 mph, not tested for
personal protection from impact.
[/url][/font][/center] [center][font "Verdana, Arial, Geneva"][url "http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/pfd_label_explanations.htm#g"][/url]LISTED[url "http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/pfd_label_explanations.htm#h"][/url][/url]
SPECIAL USE DEVICE
ISSUE NO. B-8009[/font][/center][/b][/b]
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