Final Packing
1.Ensure the opening in the cover fabric is secured around the hydrostatic inflator. The water inlet valve should be easily accessible.
2.Secure the beaded handle to the LP cover using the snaps at the base of the unit.
Maintaining the LP
Before each use, review the Readiness Checklist – see Product Familiarization and Readiness.
NOTE: After each inflation,
After each use, deflate,
•Deflating the LP
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•Repacking the LP
Prior to Use
Visually inspect the LP between outings:
•Ensure the LP is properly armed.
•Ensure the LP is free of rips, tears, or holes.
•Ensure all seams on the LP are securely sewn.
•Ensure the fabric, straps, and hardware on the LP are free from any defects.
CAUTION: To avoid accidental inflation, do not allow the manual/automatic hydrostatic inflator to submerge in water.
General Tests and Inspections
Record all inspections in permanent ink on the Inspection Record tag inside the LP (Figure 20).
After each test or inspection, repack the LP – see Repacking the LP.
Perform the following inspections annually, after each inflation, or whenever the integrity of the LP is in doubt.
•Visually inspect all components for dirt or corrosion, and clean or replace as necessary.
•Visually inspect the LP for damage or excessive abrasion, wear, fabric tears, or contamination. Particular attention must be paid to the stitching, straps, and hardware.
•Visually inspect the status indicator on the hydrostatic inflator. Green indicates that the inflator is armed and ready for use. Red indicates that the inflator has been fired and must be replaced – see
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