This causes them to move their arms and legs violently, making it hard to float safely in a PFD. Children may also panic when they fall into water suddenly. Be aware, your PFD may not act the same in swift or rough water as in calm water. To check for buoyancy of your PFD in the water, relax your body and let your head tilt back. If the PFD fits right, the child's chin and ears will not slip through. To check for a good fit, pick the child up by the shoulders of the PFD. Whenever possible, be sure to try the PFD on the child in the store. Weigh your child and measure their chest under the arms. Varieties include board-sailing vests, deck suits, work vests, hybrid PFD's and others.Īdvantages: Made for specific activities, such as white-water rafting.Ĭhildren's PFDs are sized according to weight range and chest size. Special Use Devices - Minimum buoyancy requirement 15.5 to 22.0 lbs. Kinds: Cushions, ring, and horseshoe buoys Some can be used as seat cushion.ĭisadvantages: Not for unconscious persons. Good for calm, inland water with heavy boat traffic, where help is always nearby.Īdvantages: Can be thrown to someone, Good back-up to wearable PFD's. Throwable Device / Minimum buoyancy requirement - Ring buoys 16.5 lbs., Boat cushions 18.0 lbs. (Type IV) Sizes: any individual sizes from small-child through adult. Not for extended survival in rough water. In rough water, a wearer's face may often be covered by waves. Designed for general boating or the activity that is marked on the life jacket. Available in many styles, including vests and flotation coats.ĭisadvantages: Wearer may have to tilt head back to avoid going face-down. (Type III)Īdvantages: Generally the most comfortable type for continuous wear. Will not turn some unconscious wearers face-up in water. Sizes: Infant through adultįlotation Aid / Minimum buoyancy requirement 15.5 lbs. Less bulky, more comfortable than Off-Shore Life Jacket.ĭisadvantages: Not for long hours in rough water. Good for calm, inland water, or where there is good chance of fast rescue.Īdvantages: Turns most unconscious wearers face-up in water. Near-Shore Buoyant Vest / minimum buoyancy requirement 15.5 lbs. Sizes: Two sizes to fit most children and adults Turns most unconscious wearers face-up in water. Off-Shore Life Jacket / minimum buoyancy requirement 22.0 lbs. (Type I)īest for open, rough or remote water, where rescue may be slow coming.Īdvantages: Floats you the best. Relax, put your head back and let your PFD help you come out on top! Read the Label on your PFD to be sure it's made for people your weight and size. Proper size and fit are important to the performance of a flotation device. In general, the more physically fit you are, the more "lift" you need. Body fat, lung size, clothing and whether the water is rough or calm, all play a part in staying on-top. Your weight isn't the only factor in finding out how much "extra lift" you need in water. But, a PFD is a personal flotation device and it's important to get the right one for you. A PFD can give you that "extra lift" and it is made to keep you floating until help comes. Most adults only need an extra 7 - 12 pounds of buoyancy to keep their heads above water. Listed below are the various types of U.S. Choosing the right PFD (Personal Flotation Device) is an important decision.
No matter which PFD you choose, be sure to get one that is right for you and the water conditions and activity you expect to encounter. PFDs come in a variety of shapes, colors, and materials. Repack and ensure the yellow “inflation” tab is hanging freely outside the device. If RED, the device is not armed properly, and follow the steps again to properly arm the device, and GREEN ready to use shows. Service indicator window on front of inflator should be GREEN and ready for use.
#ONYX LIFE VEST CHILD INSTALL#
Install the cap securely by screwing clockwise until it meets the housing shoulderĬonfirm replacement CO2 cylinder is not pierced and install new cylinder by rotating clockwise into inflator until cylinder is secured firmly. IMPORTANT: Install the yellow bobbin in the housing, aligning the slots on the bobbin with the ridges inside the threaded housing. (The bobbin will slide in easily when installed correctly.)
Discard the yellow bobbin.Ĭheck that the device housing is dry and clean of debris. Remove the clear cap by turning counterclockwise and remove the yellow bobbin from the cap or housing unit. Remove the used CO2 cylinder from the inflation mechanism by rotating it counter clockwise and pulling the CO2 cylinder out. Remove all air from the inflation chamber
#ONYX LIFE VEST CHILD DOWNLOAD#
If you no longer have your instruction manual, please download it from our website, or watch our rearming and repacking video for the specific Onyx inflatable life jacket you purchased.
#ONYX LIFE VEST CHILD MANUAL#
It is important to read the instruction manual that was included with your Onyx Inflatable Life Jacket.
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