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6) Get out of the water and remove the Inflatable PFD. Completely
deflate the Inflatable PFD using the oral inflator (see "Deflating
the Inflatable PFD" on page 6). Remove the CO
2
cylinder/
bayonet assembly from the inflator.
7) Let the Inflatable PFD dry thoroughly. Re-arm and Repack the
PFD (see "Re-arming Your PFD (MD2015)" on page 7 or
see "Re-arming Your PFD (MD2017)" on page 9 and see
"Repacking" on page 12).
HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE
ORAL INFLATOR?
1) No spare parts or re-arming kits are needed to test your Inflatable
PFD, using the oral inflator.
2) Remove the CO
2
cylinder/bayonet assembly to prevent inadvertent
inflation, which could potentially damage the Inflatable PFD.
Inspect the cylinder to confirm it is unused (Fig. 10). Unscrew and
remove the cap and the bobbin (MD2017 only). Otherwise the
bobbin will disintegrate during water immersion.
3) Put on the Inflatable PFD.
4) Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with
your head above the surface.
5) If you are a weak swimmer or non-swimmer, inflate the Inflatable
PFD partially so that you are supported well enough to be able
to complete inflation without touching bottom, either orally or
manually. Note this level of inflation because it is the minimum
needed for you to safely use this Inflatable PFD.
6) Fully inflate the Inflatable PFD using the oral inflator.
7) 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.
8) Get out of the water and remove the Inflatable PFD. Completely
deflate the Inflatable PFD using the oral inflator. Let the Inflatable
PFD dry thoroughly. Re-arm and Repack the PFD (see "Re-arming
Your PFD (MD2015)" on page 7 or see "Re-arming Your PFD
(MD2017)" on page 9 and see "Repacking" on page 12).
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