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HOW TO TEST YOUR FLOTATION DEVICE USING THE
AUTOMATIC INFLATOR
(FOR MD4032 ONLY)
Always test your flotation device in a safe manner, under controlled
conditions, where help is readily available.
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1. To test your flotation device, you will need:
• your fully armed device
• the re-arming kit approved for your device (MA4031)
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2. Put on the flotation device.
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3. Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can
stand with your head above the surface. Once the inflator
is underwater, the flotation device should fully inflate
automatically within 10 seconds.
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4. See if the flotation device 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.
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5. Get out of the water and remove the flotation device. Remove
the used CO
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cylinder/bayonet assembly and the used bobbin
from the flotation device.
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6. Deflate the flotation device by depressing the oral inflation tube
(see “Deflating,” page 9).
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7. Let the flotation device dry thoroughly. Re-arm and repack the
flotation device (see “Re-arming,” page 12; see “Repacking,”
page 15).
