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11. Turn cell and cover right-side out, returning to normal state. Position the protective
inflator cap cover over the inflator body so that the single point status indicator is visible
through the inflator cap cover window (Figure18).
12. If your Inflatable PFD has been used and/or the inflator replaced, always inflate through
the oral tube and check that it stays inflated at least overnight. Empty the Inflatable PFD
again by reversing the oral-inflation tube dust cap and inserting it into the valve or by
depressing the valve with fingertip. Gently squeeze the inflatable PFD until all air or gas
has been expelled. Let the Inflatable PFD dry before packing.
IMPORTANT: Ensure all air is removed before repacking.
13. Refold the Inflatable PFD in accordance with the Repacking section (page 11).
Repacking Your PFD
If your Inflatable PFD has been used and/or the hydrostatic inflator replaced, always inflate
through the oral tube and check that it stays inflated at least overnight. With the dust cap
in the top of the oral tube, gently squeeze the Inflatable PFD until all air or gas has been
expelled (Figure 6). Do not wring or twist the Inflatable PFD. Put the oral tube dust cap back
in its stowed position on the oral tube (Figure 7). Let the life jacket dry before packing.
IMPORTANT: Ensure all air is removed before repacking. Before following
the repacking sequence, be sure to properly re-arm your Inflatable PFD,
page 8.
1. Lay out the Inflatable PFD flat on a clean surface (Figure 19).
2. Fold side (A) inward along the full length of the dotted line (Figure 20). Fold cover (B)
over; covering side (A) (Figure 21).
3. Repeat step 2 with side (C) (Figure 22), cover (D)
(Figure 23).
4. Ensure the inflator body is still located within its
protective cap cover and that the single point status
indicator is visible through the inflator cap cover’s
window (Figure 18).
B
A
Figure 19
Black
Locking
Ring
Lanyard
Figure 17
Figure 18
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