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3. Actuate the inflation system by jerking firmly
downward on the pull-tab. The Inflatable PFD
should fully inflate within 5 seconds.
4. Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you
can stand with your head above the surface.
5. See if the Inflatable PFD will float you on your back
or just slightly back of vertical. In a relaxed floating
position, verify that your mouth is well above the
water’s surface. Note the effect of where you hold
your legs on how you float.
6. Get out of the water and remove the Inflatable PFD.
Completely deflate the Inflatable PFD using the
oral inflator (see Deflating the Inflatable PFD p. 10).
Remove the CO2 cylinder from the inflator.
7. Let the Inflatable PFD dry thoroughly. Re-arm
(for your model) and Repack (p. 11) the PFD.
HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING
THE AUTOMATIC INFLATOR? (MD2012)
1. To test your Inflatable PFD, you will need your fully
armed Inflatable PFD, and re-arming kit (MA2012)
approved for your Inflatable PFD
2. Put on the Inflatable PFD.
3. Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you
can stand with your head above the surface. Once
the inflator is underwater the Inflatable PFD should
fully inflate automatically within 10 seconds.
4. See if the Inflatable PFD will float you on your back
or just slightly back of vertical. In a relaxed floating
position, verify that your mouth is well above the
water’s surface. Note the effect of where you hold
your legs on how you float.
5. Get out of the water and remove the Inflatable PFD.
Remove the used CO2 cylinder and the used bobbin
from the Inflatable PFD inflator.
Deflate the Inflatable PFD (see Deflating the Inflatable
PFD p. 10).
6. Let the Inflatable PFD dry thoroughly. Re-arm (for
your model) and Repack the PFD (p. 11).