Wear Your PFD

HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE ORAL INFLATOR?

1.No spare parts or re-arming kits are needed to test your Inflatable PFD, using the oral inflator.

2.Remove the CO2 cylinder to prevent inadvertent inflation, which could potentially damage the Inflatable PFD. Inspect the cylinder to confirm it is unused (Fig. 4). Unscrew the clear auto cap and remove the bobbin (MD2012). Otherwise the bobbin will disintegrate during water immersion.

3.Put on the Inflatable PFD.

4.Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with your head above the surface.

5.If you are a weak swimmer or non-swimmer, orally inflate the Inflatable PFD partially so that you are supported well enough to be able to complete inflation without touching bottom. Note this level of inflation because it is the minimum needed for you to safely use this Inflatable PFD.

6.Fully inflate the Inflatable PFD using the oral inflator.

7.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 on how you float.

8.Get out of the water and remove the Inflatable PFD. Completely deflate the Inflatable PFD (see Deflating the Inflatable PFD p. 10).

9.Let the Inflatable PFD dry thoroughly. Re-arm (for your model) and Repack the PFD (p. 11).

In approximately 80 percent of all boating fatalities, the victims were not wearing a PFD. Most fatal accidents happen on calm sunny days. This Inflatable PFD is much more comfortable to wear than other PFD types. Get into the habit of wearing this Inflatable PFD.