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Donning then inflating
1) Pull out the bladder.
2) Put over head.
3) Pull sharply on tab to inflate or inflate orally.
4) Tie the tie tapes at neckline.
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.
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.
3)
Oral Inflation
Properly armed and inspected Inflatable PfDs will inflate when
manually or automatically activated. however, you can fully inflate
the Inflatable PfD by mouth (fig. 4) should inflation not occur,
or if you are in a non-emergency situation. To orally inflate the
Inflatable PfD, first locate the oral inflation tube by opening the
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