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-After each submersion in water, unzip device, unfold bladder
and rinse off by hand in fresh water, hang dry in well ventilated
area away from direct sunlight or chemical exposure to prevent
mold or deterioration
Each Wingman purchase comes with 2 rearming kits, use the first to
practice inflating the Wingman and growing comfortable with how it
works, it is critical to know how your device works before you find yourself
in an emergency.
How and Why to test your Wingman?
Inflate your Wingman and try it out in the water to:
Make sure it floats you:
+Comfortably (when worn properly)
+Adequately for expected wave conditions (body
shapes/densities affect performance)
Make sure it works:
+A flow of bubbles should not appear
+It should inflate quickly and easily
Learn how it works by:
+Activating the CO2 inflation system
+Rearming the CO2 inflation system
+Using the Oral Inflation Tube
Hyde recommends that you use the first rearming kit to test the inflation
system and the second to arm the device for use.
How do you test your Wingman using the Manual Inflator?
1. To test your Wingman you will need:
+Your fully armed Wingman
+Rearming Kit approved for your Wingman
2. Put on the Wingman
3. Actuate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on the ripcord
handle. The Wingman should 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 Wingman 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 Wingman. Remove the used CO2
cylinder from the Wingman inflator. Completely deflate the Wingman using
the oral inflator.
