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HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING
THE ORAL INFLATOR?
1. No spare parts or re-arming kits are needed to test
your Inflatable PFD, using the oral inflator.
2. Remove the CO2 cylinder to prevent inadvertent
inflation, which could potentially damage the
Inflatable PFD. Inspect the cylinder to confirm it
is unused (Fig. 4). Unscrew the clear auto cap and
remove the bobbin (MD2012). Otherwise the bobbin
will disintegrate during water immersion.
3. Put on the Inflatable PFD.
4. Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you
can stand with your head above the surface.
5. If you are a weak swimmer or non-swimmer, orally
inflate the Inflatable PFD partially so that you are
supported well enough to be able to complete
inflation without touching bottom. Note this level of
inflation because it is the minimum needed for you
to safely use this Inflatable PFD.
6. Fully inflate the Inflatable PFD using the oral inflator.
7. 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.
8. Get out of the water and remove the Inflatable PFD.
Completely deflate the Inflatable PFD (see Deflating
the Inflatable PFD p. 10).
9. Let the Inflatable PFD dry thoroughly. Re-arm (for
your model) and Repack the PFD (p. 11).
WEAR YOUR PFD
In approximately 80 percent of all boating fatalities, the
victims were not wearing a PFD. Most fatal accidents
happen on calm sunny days. This Inflatable PFD is much
more comfortable to wear than other PFD types. Get
into the habit of wearing this Inflatable PFD.