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 and how you float.
6)Get out of the water and remove the Inflatable PFD. Completely deflate the Inflatable PFD using the oral inflator (see Deflating the
Inflatable PFD p. 5). Remove the CO2 cylinder/bayonet assembly from the inflator.
7)Let the Inflatable PFD dry thoroughly.
HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE ORAL INFLATOR?
1)No spare parts or
2)Remove the CO2 cylinder/bayonet assembly to prevent inadvertent inflation, which could potentially damage the Inflatable PFD. Inspect the cylinder to confirm it is unused (Fig. 7).
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
6)Fully inflate the Inflatable PFD using the oral tube.
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 using the oral tube.
9)Let the Inflatable PFD dry thoroughly.
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