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     Inflatable Life Jackets: Everything You Need To Know (9 min)

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     INFLATABLE LIFE JACKETS: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

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     Fitting and operating a manual inflating life jacket

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   How do inflatable life jackets inflate?

   • Typically there are three main inflation methods for inflatable life jackets. Let’s take a closer look at how they work: The automatic method is as straightforward as it gets. If you’ve properly armed your inflatable, it will automatically inflate when fully submerged.

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   Can you wear an inflatable life jacket on the water?

   • Simply wearing an inflatable life jacket isn't enough to keep you safe on the water — first, you need to make sure that your life jacket is armed and ready for action. Every Bluestorm life jacket has an inflatable mechanism. And depending on the personal flotation device (PFD) you own, there are three main methods to inflate your life jacket.

   How to Inflate Different Types of Life Jackets - Bluestorm

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   How do I care for my inflatable life jacket?

   • Hang dry in a well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight or heat sources. Ensure the life jacket is completely dry before re-arming, repacking, or stowing away. As a general rule of thumb, you should always check that your inflatable life jacket is in good and serviceable condition before every season or outing.

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   How do you test an inflatable life jacket?

   • Testing your inflatable life jacket with the oral inflation tube is the most common way to test your vest and will not require any spare parts or re-arming kits. Orally inflating your vest is a great way to see how it inflates and floats you in the water without the need for replacement parts.

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   Will an inflatable life jacket unexpectedly inflate from rain?

   • Will an inflatable life jacket unexpectedly inflate from rain. The manual inflation method is just as effective as the automatic method, but it requires the person wearing the life jacket to manually pull or jerk a handle located near the waistline on the left or right side (depending on the model).

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   How long does a Bluestorm inflatable life jacket take to inflate?

   • The device will then inflate within seconds. Should the water-sensing bobbin fail to properly inflate the life jacket, there is also a manual inflation backup that you can use to inflate your device. Every time your Bluestorm inflatable life jacket is submerged in water and automatically inflates, you’ll need to replace the CO 2 cartridge.

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3. lifejacketsafety.com › how-do-life-jackets-inflateHow Do Life Jackets Inflate? - Life Jacket Safety

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   May 17, 2023 · From manual inflation methods to automatic inflation systems, we’ll explore the mechanisms that help your life jacket inflate and provide you with the buoyancy and security needed in a water emergency.

4. www.boatingsafetymag.com › safety-tips › inflatableInflatable Life Jackets: Styles and How They Work | Boating ...

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   Aug 18, 2023 · Inflatable life jackets operate using CO2 cylinders that generate buoyancy upon inflation, whereas inherently buoyant life jackets employ foam or other buoyant substances to remain afloat. These are the most common inflatable life jackets, how they work and more.

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   Everyone who owns or would like to own an inflatable life jacket needs to watch this 9-minute video to learn all about care and maintenance of them. Proper c...

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6. blog.bluestormgear.com › ultimate-guide-to2. When To Wear an Inflatable Life Jacket - Bluestorm

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   Deciding how to choose the right inflatable life jacket comes down to a few key factors: Coast Guard approval, buoyancy, and experience. Coast Guard Approval. You should never waste your time and money purchasing an inflatable life jacket or PFD that isn’t backed by the U.S. Coast Guard’s seal of approval. There are two main reasons for this.

7. www.youtube.com › watchHow to Inflate a Life Vest: In the event of an Emergency

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   Here is a quick visual guide on how to inflate your life vest in the event of an emergency. These life saving vests are a critical part of our emergency equipment, but if you don't know how...

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   • Author: Learn To Fly Melbourne

8. crewsaver.com › uk › lifejacketsafeLIFEJACKETS - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - Crewsaver

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   Q. How does a lifejacket work to keep me safe. A. The key aim of a lifejacket is to protect the wearer’s airway. Lifejackets do this by working to rotate the wearer into a face up position and by increasing mouth freeboard.

9. blog.bluestormgear.com › us-coast-guard-types-andHow to Inflate Different Types of Life Jackets - Bluestorm

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   Apr 27, 2022 · There are two types of Bluestorm inflatable life jacket mechanisms, and three types of inflation methods — automatic, manual, and oral inflation.