2. Examine the inflation mechanism status indicators.
The indicator will tell you if the inflation mechanism is properly ARMED/REARMED and ready for activation. If the indicator shows RED, the mechanism is not ready to fire, and you must rearm the mechanism to set the indicator to GREEN. Refer to rearming instructions on Pages 11 and 12, and on the PFD chamber.
3. Examine Your CO2 Cylinder
The CO2 cylinder contains the gas charge that will inflate your PFD when the inflation mechanism is fired. You must verify that the CO2 cylinder installed is of the correct size and has not been previously fired. There are no indicators to show that the CO2 cylinder is full. See the Product Specifications section on Page 2 of this manual for the proper size cylinder. The size includes both thread size and gram weight. To examine the cylinder, you must unscrew it and visually examine the flat surface of the threaded end. If the cylinder cap is punctured or damaged in any way, discard it and install a new, undamaged cylinder in the mechanism. If the cylinder is OK, you must properly screw it back into the mechanism.
4. Cylinder Tightness
When screwing the cylinder back into the PFD, make sure it is snug. Over tightening can damage the inflator seal, but if not snug the cylinder can unscrew during use and may leak or not be punctured when the “Jerk to Inflate” lanyard is pulled.
Additional Notes on CO2 Cylinders :
a.FAILURE to properly rearm the inflation mechanism prior to
installing the CO2 cylinder will result in a premature activation of the cylinder. Follow the rearming steps exactly. See Pages 11 and 12.
b.CO2 cylinders are good for one inflation and cannot be recharged.
c.CO2 cylinders are made with a protective coating that may wear off after a period of use or exposure to the environment.
When this coating is worn off, the CO2 cylinder may start to show some signs of rusting. If this occurs, replace the CO2 cylinder.
d.If a gram scale (such as postal scale) is available, it is recommended to weigh the cylinder to verify that it meets the minimum weight listed on the cylinder.
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