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PFD, first locate the oral inflation tube by opening the wearer ’s left
front panel of the Inflatable PFD. Remove the dust cap from the end
of the oral tube and blow into the tube until the Inflatable PFD is
fully inflated.
WARNING: Avoid double inflation (CO
2
cylinder inflation after
full oral inflation) as it could damage the PFD.
FIGURE 5
Special Considerations for Automatic Devices
(MD3083 and MD3084)
The Inflatable PFD might not be armed when needed, either knowingly
or unknowingly. Premature automatic inflation causes several risks
that you must address to avoid drowning. Much less common but also
important are:
WARNING: Avoid double inflation (CO
2
cylinder inflation after
full oral inflation) as it could damage the PFD.
1) Inflation when stored in a tight space could damage the PFD, and
2) The PFD could inflate when you are in an awkward place or position.
Premature inflation may occur in certain conditions, including when
the device is subjected to: heavy splashing, high humidity, heavy fog,
and heavy rain.
Care and attention should be taken to ensure that when the device
is used in these types of conditions, auto-inflation does not occur
prematurely.
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