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Product Familiarization and Readiness
The MD1250 Tactical Inflatable Side Pouch LPs are used in right/left pairs, and can be attached to an LE belt, or integrated PALS webbing and MOLLE vest. Right‑hand LPs have the letter R on the attachment webbing straps (Figure 2); left‑hand LPs have the letter L.
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Figure 2 shows the back of a right‑hand LP, Velcro® tab (1), the two attachment webbing straps (2), the locking pull‑the‑dot snaps (3), and the beaded manual inflation handle (4).
Figure 3 shows the open LP, the unfolded inflation cell with printed folding guidelines (1), the oral inflation tube (2), the Inspection Record tag (3), and the Velcro® side attachment straps (4).
To become more familiar with the LP and its component parts:
1.Open the zippers completely, unfold the inflation cell, and place the LP on a clean, flat surface with the hydrostatic inflator face down (Figure 3).
2.Check and ensure the ring beneath the oral inflator tube mouthpiece is turned counterclockwise and the mouthpiece locked (Figure 4).
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3. Turn the LP over and visually inspect the status indicator on the hydrostatic inflator (Figure 5). Green indicates that the inflator is armed and ready for use. Red indicates that the
inflator has been fired and must be replaced – see Re-arming the LP.
4.Visually inspect the expiry date on the hydrostatic inflator (Figure 5). If the expiry date has passed, replace the inflator – see Re-arming the LP.
5.Repack the LP – see Repacking the LP.
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