Mustang Survival MD3183, MD3184 manual HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Oral INFLATOR?

HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE MANUAL INFLATOR?

The U.S.Coast Guard recommends that you purchase at least one spare re-arming kit (MA7214).

1)To test your Inflatable PFD, you will need your fully armed Inflatable PFD, and re-arming kit approved for your Inflatable PFD: MA7214.

2)Put on the Inflatable PFD.

3)Actuate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on the pull-tab. The Inflatable 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 the Inflatable 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 and how you float.

6)Get out of the water and remove the Inflatable PFD. Completely deflate the Inflatable PFD using the oral inflator (see Deflating the Inflatable PFD p. 7).

7)Let the Inflatable PFD dry thoroughly. Re-arm (p. 9) and Repack the PFD (p. 13).

HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE ORAL INFLATOR?

This test is not mandatory, however may be conducted using the following procedure.

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 cell damage.

1)No spare parts or re-arming kits are needed to test your Inflatable PFD.

2)Put on the Inflatable PFD.

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