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HOW TO TEST YOUR PFD USING THE MANUAL INFLATOR
1. To test your inflatable PFD using manual inflation, you will need
your fully armed PFD, and the re-arming kit (MA5183) approved
for your PFD.
2. Put on your PFD.
3. Actuate the inflation system by jerking firmly on the pull handle.
Your PFD should fully inflate within 5 seconds.
4. Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with
your head above the surface.
5. See if your 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.
6. Get out of the water and remove your PFD. Completely deflate
the PFD using the oral inflator (see "Orally inflating your PFD" on
page 6).
7. Let the PFD dry thoroughly, Re-arm (page 8), and Repack
(page 11) the PFD.
HOW TO TEST YOUR PFD USING THE ORAL INFLATION TUBE
WARNING: Use only a previously fired hydrostatic
inflator to perform this test. DO NOT test with a fully
armed hydrostatic inflator as double inflation may
occur, possibly resulting in damage to the PFD.
1. To test your inflatable PFD using oral inflation you will not need
any spare parts, or rearming kits.
2. Put on your PFD.
3. Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with
your head above the surface.
4. If you are a weak swimmer or non-swimmer, inflate the PFD
partially so that you are supported well enough to be able to
complete inflation without touching bottom, either orally or
manually. Note this level of inflation because it is the minimum
needed to safetly use this inflatable PFD.
5. Fully inflate your PFD using the oral inflation tube.