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Inflatable PFD Owner’s Manual 6 7 Inflatable PFD Owner’s Manual
Special Considerations for Automatic Devices
(MD3087)
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.
If this PFD should inflate prematurely, a re-arm kit (MA7202) is
required to re-arm the device.
IMPORTANT: The Inflatable PFD should be re-armed according
to the instructions (Re-arming Your PFD (MD3087) p. 10).
Deflating the Inflatable PFD
1) To deflate the Inflatable PFD, reverse the oral-inflation tube dust cap
and insert it into the valve or depress valve with fingertip. The dust
cap will not lock in the deflate position so it is necessary to hold it in
place (Fig. 5).
2) Gently squeeze the Inflatable PFD until all air or gas has been
expelled. To avoid damage; do not wring or twist the Inflatable PFD.
Put the inflation tube dust cap back in its stowed position on the
oral inflation tube (Fig. 6).
3) Examine the service indicator (Fig. 1). If the service indicator is red,
the mechanism has been fired or is incorrectly fitted and the inflator
requires service (see Re-arming your PFD (for your model)).