Deployment and Use of the PFD (Fig. 2, Steps 3-6).
Inflating then donning
1)Either pull on the yellow strap to bring out the bladder, then inflate orally, or pull sharply on tab to inflate.
2)Put over head.
3)Tie the tie tapes at neckline.
Donning then inflating
1)Pull on the yellow strap to bring out the bladder
2)Put over head.
3)Pull sharply on tab to inflate or inflate orally.
4)Tie the tie tapes at neckline.
Inflating Your PFD
It is recommended that the following procedures are followed to inflate your PFD:
1)Manual inflation
Actuate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on the pull tab. The PFD should fully inflate within 5 seconds (Fig. 3a).
2)Oral inflation
Properly armed and inspected, manual inflatable PFD models will inflate. However, should inflation not occur, or in a
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