
Inflating Your Inflatable PFD
It is recommended that the following procedures be followed to inflate your Inflatable PFD:
1)Manual Inflation
Activate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on the pull- tab (Fig. 4). The Inflatable PFD should fully inflate within 5 seconds.
Figure 4 | Manual Inflator | Automatic Inflator |
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2)Automatic Backup Inflation (MD3083 and MD3084)
Inflation will occur automatically within 10 seconds after the inflator is immersed in water. The
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When inflated, the carbon dioxide (CO2 gas) used to inflate the PFD will slowly escape through the fabric over time. A slight reduction of pressure will be observed after several hours of inflation. Topping up by oral inflation may be required in the event of very prolonged immersion.
IMPORTANT: See Special Considerations for Automatic Devices
3)Oral Inflation
Properly armed and inspected Inflatable PFDs will inflate when manually or automatically activated. However, you can fully inflate the Inflatable PFD by mouth (Fig. 5) should inflation not occur, or if you are in a
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