Filter
Top Products
Special Considerations for Automatic Devices
The PFD might not be armed when needed, either knowingly or unknow-
ingly. Premature automatic inflation causes several risks that you must
address to avoid drowning. Much less common but also important are:
1) Double inflation (CO
2
cylinder inflation after full oral inflation) could
damage the PFD,
2) Inflation when stored in a tight space could damage the PFD, and
3) The PFD could inflate when you are in an awkward place or position.
If this PFD should inflate, a re-arm kit (MA7218-22), with a valid
install-by-date, is required to re-arm the device.
IMPORTANT: The PFD should be re-armed according to the
Re-arming Your PFD instructions (p. 11).
Deflation
1) To deflate the Inflatable Vest with LIFT
TM
, reverse the oral inflation
tube dust cap and insert it into the valve or depress valve with a
fingertip. The dust cap will not lock in the deflate position so it is
necessary to hold it in place (Fig. 11).
2) Gently squeeze the Vest until all air or gas has been expelled (Fig.
11). Do not ring or twist (see Re-arming Your PFD (p. 11) and
Repacking (p. 17) sections of this manual).
Oral inflation tube
FIGURE 11
Inflatable Vest with LIFT
TM
Owner’s Manual 10