Deflating the lifejacket
To deflate the lifejacket, invert the oral-inflation tube end cap and insert it into the valve.
Holding the cap firmly in this position, gently squeeze the lifejacket until all air or gas has
been expelled. Return the cap to its normal position.
WARNING: Using the CO
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inflation when your jacket is already fully inflated
can over-pressurise and damage your lifejacket.
Testing your Deckvest
You should always test the inflation of your lifejacket to ensure you are aware of how it
functions. This can be done with the Oral, Manual or Automatic inflators.
If you are a weak swimmer it is strongly recommended to use an automatic lifejacket or
an inherently buoyant device.
1.
Put on the Deckvest and adjust to fit.
2.
Stand in shallow water, just deep enough for your head to be above the surface.
3.
Inflation: Automatic: lifejacket should inflate within five seconds of water
contacting the firing head.
Manual: lifejacket can be activated by a sharp pull on the inflation handle.
Oral inflation: Ensure cylinder and firing head are removed before entering
water. Open lifejacket cover from zip breakout point, locate oral inflator,
remove cap and blow through tube.
4. After testing completely deflate the lifejacket using the oral inflator and dry
Deckvest thoroughly.
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