4.Release the mouthpiece, and turn the locking ring counterclockwise to close the inflator valve and lock the mouthpiece in place.

5.Complete repacking of the LP – see Repacking the LP.

Re-arming the LP

CAUTION: The MD 1250 LP must be deflated before being re-armed.

1.Open the zippers completely, wipe off any water, and place the LP on a smooth, flat surface with the hydrostatic inflator facing the user.

2.Hold the CO2 cylinder through the fabric and insert the metal key between the black locking ring and the inflator cap.

3.Twist the key counter-clockwise to turn the black locking ring counter-clockwise to unlock it (Figure 10).

4.Remove and discard the yellow inflator cap.

5.Elongate the inflation cell sealing ring by carefully squeezing it.

6.Remove and discard the inflator body (Figure 11).

7.Visually Inspect the sealing ring for cracks, debris, or other damage. If damage is present, remove the LP from service for further inspection and assessment.

Figure 10

Figure 11

Center

Shaft

Status

Indicator

Sealing Ring

8.

Ensure that the status indicator on the replacement inflator body is

 

green, and the expiry date has not passed. If the status indicator is red,

 

acquire a new inflator body.

 

 

CAUTION: Do not turn the small center shaft of the inflator body.

9.

Insert the replacement inflator body inside the LP with the CO2 cylinder

 

pointing upward, and let the sealing ring rest on the adapter around

 

the four lugs.

 

10.

Hold the CO2 cylinder through the fabric

 

 

of the LP and position the replacement

Figure 12

 

inflator cap with the hydrostatic water inlet

 

 

valve pointing to the right ensuring that

 

 

the inflator cap is properly seated on the

 

 

inflator body and sealing ring (Figure 12).

 

11.

While pressing firmly onto the inflator body,

 

 

turn the black locking ring clockwise to the

 

 

locked position, and pull on the inflator cap

 

 

to ensure it is locked onto the inflator body.

 

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