3.Actuate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on the
4.Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with your head above the surface.
5.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.
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. 10). Remove the CO2 cylinder from the inflator.
7.Let the Inflatable PFD dry thoroughly.
HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE AUTOMATIC INFLATOR? (MD2012)
1.To test your Inflatable PFD, you will need your fully armed Inflatable PFD, and
2.Put on the Inflatable PFD.
3.Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with your head above the surface. Once the inflator is underwater the Inflatable PFD should fully inflate automatically within 10 seconds.
4.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.
5.Get out of the water and remove the Inflatable PFD. Remove the used CO2 cylinder and the used bobbin from the Inflatable PFD inflator.
Deflate the Inflatable PFD (see Deflating the Inflatable PFD p. 10).
6.Let the Inflatable PFD dry thoroughly.
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