Solid
Cylinder
Top
Pierced
Cylinder
Top
OK
OK
STOP
6
FIGURE 2
INSPECTING COMPONENTS
Before each use, check your flotation device for readiness:
FOLD UP
1.
At the front
bottom of the
device, open the
Velcro™ fastener
tapes and expose
the inflator and
cylinder assembly
by flipping out the
labels.
2.
Unscrew and
remove the CO
2
gas cylinder from
the inflator and
inspect its small
end. Is the cylinder
pierced?
3.
Inspect the
inflator’s metallic
lever. Is the lever in
the up-and-ready
position with the
green indicator pin
in place over the
lever?
If your cylinder is pierced or your lever is not in the up-and-ready
position with the green indicator pin in place, you will need to re-arm
your flotation device (see Re-arming, p. 12) before continuing.
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
