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HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE
AUTOMATIC INFLATOR? (MD2017)
1) To test your Inflatable PFD, you will need your fully armed
Inflatable PFD, and re-arming kit (MA2014) approved for your
Inflatable PFD
2) Put on the Inflatable PFD.
3) Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with
your head above the surface. Once the inflator is underwater the
Inflatable PFD should fully inflate automatically within 10 seconds.
4) See if the Inflatable PFD 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.
5) Get out of the water and remove the Inflatable PFD. Remove the
used CO
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cylinder/bayonet assembly and the used bobbin from the
Inflatable PFD inflator.
Deflate the Inflatable PFD by depressing the oral inflator valve
(see "Deflating the Inflatable PFD" on page 6).
6) Let the Inflatable PFD dry thoroughly. Re-arm and Repack the
PFD (see "Re-arming Your PFD (MD2017)" on page 9 and see
"Repacking" on page 12).
HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE
MANUAL INFLATOR?
1) To test your Inflatable PFD, you will need your fully armed
Inflatable PFD, and re-arming kit approved for your Inflatable PFD:
MA2014.
2) Put on the Inflatable PFD.
3) Actuate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on the
pull-tab. The Inflatable PFD should fully 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 Inflatable PFD 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 and how you float.
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