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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