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WHAT IS AN INFLATABLE PFD?
While traditional PFDs are inherently buoyant, inflatable
PFDs rely entirely on inflation for buoyancy. Uninflated,
the Inflatable PFD is a comfortable slim collar that can be
inflated at any time with a 20 gram CO2 gas cylinder. The
Inflatable PFD is designed to offer maximum mobility
with minimum bulk. The Inflatable PFD (MD2010) can
be inflated either manually by jerking a pull-tab, or
orally (by mouth). The Inflatable PFD (MD2012) can be
inflated either automatically during water immersion,
manually by jerking a pull-tab, or orally by mouth. It
is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the
procedures outlined in INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE (p. 2).
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
This manual supplies instructional, maintenance and
safety information for both models (MD2010 and
MD2012) unless specified otherwise. The model
number is listed on the back of the inflatable PFD.
Check Your Inflatable PFD Before Using It
After purchasing your Inflatable PFD, make sure
it has an unused 20 gram cylinder attached to
the inflator mechanism (Fig. 2 for the MD2010)
(Fig. 6 for the MD2012).
Check the components and how to assemble the inflator
by following these steps:
1. Undo the Velcro™ tabs on the wearer’s right-hand
side of the collar to expose the inflator (Fig. 3).
2. Unscrew and remove the CO2 gas cylinder from
the inflator and inspect its small end. If it is pierced
(Fig. 4), replace it!
For the MD2012 only – Examine the auto cap. Ensure
that the cap is screwed hand tight onto the inflator.
If the auto cap indicator (Fig. 8) shows red, the auto
capsule mechanism has been fired or is incorrectly
screwed on. If spent, replace the bobbin before
proceeding (Fig. 6). If either of these conditions
exist, the auto cap must be re-screwed or the
bobbin replaced!