RE-ARMING THE MD3196
CAUTION: The LP must be deflated before being
NOTE: An
1. Open both | FIGURE 9 |
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off any water, |
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LP on a smooth, |
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flat surface with |
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the inflator |
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facing the user. |
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2.Reach under
the cover and carefully pull the manual/ automatic inflator assembly out from under the cover fabric.
3.Hold the CO2 cylinder through the fabric, insert the metal key between the black locking ring and inflator cap, and turn the key
4.Turn the black locking ring counter- clockwise, and lift off (and discard) the yellow inflator cap (Figure 10).
5.Elongate the sealing ring by squeezing it, and remove (and discard) the inflator body through the ring (Figure 11).
6.Visually Inspect the sealing ring for cracks, debris, or other damage. If damage is present, remove the LP from active service for further assessment.
FIGURE 10
FIGURE 11
Center
Shaft
Status
Indicator
Sealing
Ring
FIGURE 12
Center
Shaft
Status
Indicator
Sealing
Ring
7.Ensure that the status indicator on the new inflator body is green, and the expiry date has not passed (Figure 12). If the status indicator is red, or the expiry date has passed, acquire a new inflator body.
CAUTION: Do not turn the small center shaft of the inflator body.
8.Insert the new inflator body, with the CO2 cylinder pointing upward, inside the LP (Figure 12), and let the sealing ring rest on the adapter around the four lugs.
9.Hold the CO2 cylinder through the fabric of the LP, and position the new inflator cap with the valve pointing to the right ensuring the cap is properly seated on the inflator body and sealing ring (Figure 13).
FIGURE 13 |
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