Deflating the Buoyancy Cell
To deflate the buoyancy cell, reverse the
oral-inflation tube dust cap and insert
it into the valve or depress valve with
fingertip. The dust cap will not lock in the
deflate position so it is necessary to hold
it in place (Fig.5). Gently squeeze the
cell until all air or gas has been expelled.
Put the inflation tube dust cap back in its
normal position on the oral inflation tube
(Fig.1d).
Repacking Your Inflatable PFD
Before repacking, completely deflate the inflation cell. Force excess
air out through the inflation tube (Fig. 5). Do not wring cell. Put
the inflation tube cap back in the normal stowed position (Fig. 1d).
Note: Before following the repacking sequence, be sure to
properly rearm your inflatable PFD .
Warning: Ensure the lanyard and pull tab are not twisted around the
inflator or cylinder before re-packing. Ensure attachment webbing,
between the bladder and pouch, is not twisted before re-packing.
1) Lay the bladder and pouch out on a flat surface with the
bladder’s inflator and oral tube facing the flat surface (Fig.6a).
2) Fold the bladder into thirds using the dotted lines printed on
the bladder. Start with Fold #1, then Fold #2. Ensure the tie
tapes and whistle are folded in (Fig.6a).
3) Starting at the top of bladder, make your next fold at the dotted
line screened on the bladder (Fig 6b, Fold #3). Fold on the next
dotted line (Fold #4). Continue folding the bladder toward the
pouch (Fig.6c).
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