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HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE
MANUAL INFLATOR?
1) To test your Inflatable PFD, you will need your fully armed Inflatable
PFD, and re-arming kit approved for your Inflatable PFD: MA7203 for
model MD2085, MA7202 for model MD2087.
2) Put on the Inflatable PFD.
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 and 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. 7). Remove the CO
2
cylinder/bayonet assembly from
the inflator.
7) Let the Inflatable PFD dry thoroughly. Re-arm and Repack the PFD (p.
13).
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.
2) Remove the CO
2
cylinder/bayonet assembly to prevent inadvertent
inflation, which could potentially damage the Inflatable PFD. Inspect
the cylinder to confirm it is unused (Fig. 10). Unscrew and remove
the cap and the bobbin (MD2087 only). 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.
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