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DEFLATING THE INFLATABLE PFD
1. To deflate the Inflatable PFD, reverse the oral-inflation tube dust
cap and insert it into the valve. The dust cap will not lock in the
deflate position so it is necessary to hold it in place (Fig. 11). Do
not use your finger to depress the oral tube to expel air from the
bladder.
2. Gently squeeze the Inflatable PFD until all air or gas has been
expelled. To avoid damage; do not wring or twist the Inflatable
PFD. Put the inflation tube dust cap back in its stowed position on
the oral inflation tube (Fig. 12).
3. Examine the service indicator (Figs. 1 and 2). If the service
indicator is red, the mechanism has been fired or is incorrectly
fitted and the inflator requires service (see Re-arming your PFD
(for your model)).
NOTE: THE SERVICE INDICATOR MUST BE GREEN BEFORE PROCEEDING.
4. Your device is ready to be repacked (see "Repacking" on
p. 17).
Cap in
Deflate
Position
Oral Inflator
Dust cap
in stowed
position
Dust cap
in position for
deflation
Fig. 11
Cap in
Deflate
Position
Oral Inflator
Dust cap
in stowed
position
Dust cap
in position for
deflation
Fig. 12
