Deployment and Use of the PFD
(Fig. 2, Steps 3-6).
Inflating then donning
1) Either pull on the yellow strap to bring out the bladder, then
inflate orally,
or
pull sharply on tab to inflate.
2) Put over head.
3) Tie the tie tapes at neckline.
Donning then inflating
1) Pull on the yellow strap to bring 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 PFD
It is recommended that the following procedures are followed to
inflate your PFD:
1) Manual inflation
Actuate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on
the pull tab. The PFD should fully inflate within 5 seconds
(Fig. 3a).
2) Oral inflation
Properly armed and inspected, manual inflatable PFD models
will inflate. However, should inflation not occur, or in a non-
emergency situation, you can fully inflate the PFD by mouth
(Fig. 3b). To orally inflate the PFD, first pull on the yellow
strap to bring out the bladder and locate the oral inflation
tube on the wearer’s left front panel of the PFD. Then remove
the dust cap from the end of the oral tube and blow into the
tube until the PFD is fully inflated.
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