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2) Put the Inflatable PFD on just like a jacket (Fig. 2) and fasten the
front buckle. Adjust the waist belt using the side buckle on the
belt and secure the belt’s loose end in the belt loop.
WARNING: Do not wear Inflatable PFDs under clothing
as the inflation could be restricted or you could be
injured.
INFLATING YOUR INFLATABLE PFD
It is recommended that the following procedures be followed to
inflate your Inflatable PFD:
1) Manual Inflation
Activate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on the
pull-tab (Fig. 3). The Inflatable PFD should fully inflate within 5
seconds.
MD2014
MD2016
Manual Inflator
Automatic Inflator
Figure 3
2) Automatic Backup Inflation (MD2016)
Inflation will occur automatically within 10 seconds after the inflator
is immersed in water. The water-sensing bobbin will disintegrate,
triggering a spring-loaded plunger, which punctures the CO
2
cylinder
(Figs. 10 and 11) to inflate the Inflatable PFD.
Information
When inflated, the carbon dioxide (CO
2
gas) used to inflate the PFD
will slowly escape through the fabric over time. A slight reduction
of pressure will be observed after several hours of inflation. Topping
up by oral inflation may be required in the event of very prolonged
immersion.
