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Cleaning and Storing of Your Inflatable PFD
To avoid inflation, do not submerge the Inflatable PFD or directly spray
the inflator. Hand wash or sponge down the Inflatable PFD in warm,
soapy water. Rinse the PFD and inflator with clean water, using a clean
rinse cloth. Hang the Inflatable PFD to dry on a plastic coat hanger. Do
not dry clean.
Always store your Inflatable PFD in a warm, dry place out of direct
sunlight.
HOW AND WHY TO TEST YOUR PFD
Inflate your Inflatable PFD and try it out in the water to:
· Make sure it floats you:
•Comfortably(whenwornproperly)
•Adequatelyforexpectedwaveconditions(bodyshapes/
densities affect performance)
· Make sure it works:
•Aflowofbubblesshouldnotappear(seeCAREAND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS for leak tests p. 17). It should
inflate quick and easily.
· Learn how it works by:
•ActivatingtheCO
2
inflation system
•Re-armingtheCO
2
inflation system
•Usingtheoralinflatortube
HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE
AUTOMATIC INFLATOR?
The U.S.Coast Guard recommends that you purchase at least two spare
re-arming kits (MA7214).
1) To test your Inflatable PFD, you will need your fully armed Inflatable
PFD, and re-arming kit (MA7214) 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, 4
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