Testing the Manual Inflator

NOTE: A fully armed LP and an approved re-arming kit are required for this test.

1.Don either LP and manually inflate it by jerking firmly downward on the beaded manual inflation handle. The LP should fully inflate within five seconds.

2.Enter water of an appropriate depth to keep the head above the surface.

3.Ensure the LP floats the user in a prone position, or just slightly back of vertical in a relaxed position with the mouth well above the surface of the water, and experiment with different leg positions to become familiar with changes in buoyancy and/or flotation characteristics.

4.Exit the water, remove the LP, and completely deflate it – see Deflating.

5.Let the LP dry thoroughly, then re-arm and repack it – see Re-arming, and Repacking.

Testing the Automatic Inflator

NOTE: a fully armed MD3196 LP is required for this test.

1.Don the MD3196.

2.Enter water of an appropriate depth to keep the head above the surface.

3.When the inflator is submerged under approximately four inches of water, the MD3196 should fully inflate automatically within five seconds.

4.Ensure the LP floats the user in a prone position, or just slightly back of vertical in a relaxed position with the mouth well above the surface of the water, and experiment with different leg positions to become familiar with changes in buoyancy and/or flotation characteristics.

5.Exit the water, remove the MD3196.

6.Completely deflate the MD3196 – see Deflating.

7.Let the MD3196 dry thoroughly, then re-arm and repack it – see Re-arming, and Repacking.

WARNING: If in doubt about the self inspection and servicing of the LP in accordance with these instructions, or of any test or inspection results, take the LP in for professional servicing.

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