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The U.S.Coast Guard recommends that you purchase two automatic
re-arming kits (MA7202). One kit is to be used immediately in testing
the automatic inflation system (see HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING
THE AUTOMATIC INFLATOR?, p. 18) and the other to carry on board as a
spare.
The U.S. Coast Guard recommends you test the automatic inflation
system in the water at the beginning of each boating season. By
doing this, you demonstrate that the automatic inflation system is still
working properly and reduce the likelihood of premature inflation and its
associated dangers.
HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE
AUTOMATIC INFLATOR? (MD3087)
1) To test your Inflatable PFD, you will need your fully armed Inflatable
PFD, and re-arming kit (MA7202) 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 CO
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cylinder/bayonet assembly and the used bobbin from the
Inflatable PFD inflator.
Deflate the Inflatable PFD by depressing the oral inflator valve (see
Deflating the Inflatable PFD p. 7).
6) Let the Inflatable PFD dry thoroughly. Re-arm and Repack the PFD (p.
13).
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