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CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions apply to recreational users, commercial vessel
operators, and designated maintenance personnel. Check the
following at the intervals listed below. Descriptions for each test are
given below the table:
Before
each use
After each
CO
2
inflation
Every 3
months
Annually*
Every 5
years
Visual Inspection and
Readiness Checklist, page 4.
x
Thorough inspection
x
x
x
Inspect date of
auto-inflation mechanism
x
Recommended test
auto-inflation
x
Re-arm – replace CO
2
cylinder and inflator
x
x
Leak test – 16 hours
x
x
x
Clean
x
x
x
Record and date service
record label on PFD
x
x
*Perform more often if PFD is exposed to potential damage or used in extreme conditions.
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
BEFORE EACH USE
• Refer to the “Visual Inspection and Readiness Checklist,” page 4.
AFTER EACH CO
2
INFLATION
• Re-arm the PFD. See “Re-arming Your PFD,” page 10. If a re-arm kit
is not available, the PFD can only be activated by oral inflation with
a used cylinder and inflator cap installed.
• If a re-arm kit is available, ensure the current date is not past the
date on the inflator. If it is, replace the inflator (see “Re-arming
Your PFD,” page 10).
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