c.CO2 Cylinders are made with a protective coating that may wear off after a period of use or exposure to the environment. When this coating is worn off, the CO2 Cylinder may start to show some signs of rusting. If this occurs, replace the CO2 Cylinder.
d.If a gram scale (such as a postal scale) is available, it is recommended to weigh the cylinder to verify that it meets the minimum weight imprinted on the cylinder.
B. REARMING AND INDICATOR CHECK INSTRUCTIONS
The back cover of this manual provides the REARMING/STATUS INSTRUCTIONS for the mechanism on your PFD.
C. DONNING INSTRUCTIONS
See Page 3 for pictogram instruction. After donning, locate the Jerk to Inflate tab for the mechanism. It should protrude from the PFD as shown on the pictogram. Make sure that you are comfortable locating the Jerk to Inflate tab with either hand. Should an emergency develop, be pre- pared to use it! Always wear your PFD over, not under clothing. Caution - Bulky clothing may affect the ability of this PFD to turn the wearer to a
D. INFLATED DONNING INSTRUCTIONS
Inflatable PFDs can be very difficult to don when fully inflated. Deflate through the Oral Tube until enough gas has escaped to don. See DEFLATION INSTRUCTIONS on Page 6. Don as described above and
E. INFLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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1.MANUAL INFLATION - To inflate, grasp the Jerk to Inflate tab and pull sharply downwards.
2.ORAL INFLATION - The Oral Tube is located on the wearer’s left side. Grasp the Oral Tube and bring to mouth. Blow air through the Oral Tube until the Inflatable Chamber is firm. If the chamber becomes soft due to CO2 permeance (normal loss of cylinder gas over extended period of time), Oral Inflation will be necessary to maintain full buoyancy. Whenever you orally inflate the PFD it would be good practice to remove the CO2 cylinder prior to inflating.
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