Mustang Survival MD3085, MD3087 manual HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Oral INFLATOR?

HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE MANUAL INFLATOR?

1)To test your Inflatable PFD, you will need your fully armed Inflatable PFD, and re-arming kit approved for your Inflatable PFD: MA7203 for model MD3085, MA7202 for model MD3087.

2)Put on the Inflatable PFD.

3)Actuate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on the pull-tab. The Inflatable PFD should fully inflate within 5 seconds.

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 and 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. 7). Remove the CO2 cylinder/bayonet assembly from the inflator.

7)Let the Inflatable PFD dry thoroughly. Re-arm and Repack the PFD (p. 13).

HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE ORAL INFLATOR?

1)No spare parts or re-arming kits are needed to test your Inflatable PFD.

2)Remove the CO2 cylinder/bayonet assembly to prevent inadvertent inflation, which could potentially damage the Inflatable PFD. Inspect the cylinder to confirm it is unused (Fig. 10). Unscrew and remove the cap and the bobbin (MD3087 only). Otherwise the bobbin will disintegrate during water immersion.

3)Put on the Inflatable PFD.

4)Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with your head above the surface.

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