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inflatable Life Jackets - What You Need To Know

On contact with water inflatable life jackets - blow up. They bring the head clear out of the water and support it in that position. <<>>This minimizes the chance of drowning. As they are gas operated they blow up in a matter of seconds. That is reassuring particularly if your not in test conditions.

They can be operated in three ways: manual blow up through a tube, using the rip cord and using the gas. Before wearing the vest it should be checked to make sure that the gas canister is still full, ready for use. If the gas canister is operated then it will need to be rearmed. You can buy rearming kits from your stockist.

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They can be operated in three ways: manual blow up through a tube, using the rip cord and using the gas. Before wearing the vest it should be checked to make sure that the gas canister is still full, ready for use. If the gas canister is operated then it will need to be rearmed. You can buy rearming kits from your stockist.

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Due to gas being used at high pressure, children under sixteen should not wear this flotaton device. Due the pressure involved, it may harm them when filling. It is best to fit kids with foam vests instead. Foam vest offer similar support and buoyancy.

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