5. Other Inflation Precautions

Cautio n : Do not fully inflate orally then manually or

automatically inflate with the CO2 cylinder. Repeated CO2 inflation after oral inflation will damage the PFD to the point that it will not hold air or float.

Never inflate this PFD with a Pump or Air-Compressor.

Permeation loss is greater when the device is inflated with

CO2 than with air, and earlier replenishment by means of the oral inflation system will therefore be necessary.

REARMING AND INDICATOR CHECK INSTRUCTIONS

The back cover of this manual provides the REARMING and INDICA TOR CHECK INSTRUCTIONS f or the mechanism on your PFD.

DEFLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Depress Oral Valve (located inside end of Oral Tube) using either the protective cap or tab provided by inserting into the end of Oral Tube, see drawing. Gently compress air out of the inflatable chamber while depressing the Oral Valve.

DO NOT TWIST OR WRING INFLATABLE CHAMBER TO DEFLATE.

If for any reason the Oral Valve remains open, depress it several times. If it does not release, discontinue use of this PFD and take it to a certified repair station.

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1339, 1341 specifications

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