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- Once the automatic cartridge is immersed in water, your PFD will inflate between 5 to 10 seconds.
- Relax and your PFD will float safely as described above.
Test using Oral Inflation
- Remove the CO2 cylinder & also the automatic cartridge if your PFD is SMA 2752 model.
- Put on your inflatable PFD and ensure that it fits you properly & firmly.
- Get into the shallow water at the depth where you can stand with your head just above the water
surface.
- For non swimmers & weak swimmers, it is advisable that you partially inflate your PFD initially and
gradually move yourself to depth whereby you are well supported enough to be able to complete the
oral inflation without touching the bottom.
- Inflate the PFD fully using the oral tube.
- Relax and allow the PFD to float you to a safe position.
Procedures to follow after Testing
- Remove your inflatable PFD after you get out of the water.
- Deflate your PFD in accordance to the instructions given below.
- Allow your PFD to dry thoroughly in dry but well ventilated area away from direct sunlight.
- Rearm your PFD according to your model.
- Repacked your PFD in accordance to your model’s instructions outlined below.
CAUTION:
Do not co2 inflate your PFD after you have orally inflated it using the oral tube? This is called double
inflation. Your PFD may over pressurise causing damage to it and personal injury.
Deflating the Inflatable PFD
- To deflate the Inflatable PFD, reverse the oral-inflation tube dust cap, if provided, and place it into the
valve or depress valve with fingertip. Since the dust cap will not lock in the deflate position, it is
necessary to hold it in place (Fig. 5).
- Gently squeeze the inflated bladder until all air or gas has been expelled. Do not wring or twist the
Inflatable bladder to avoid damaging it.
-After deflation ensure oral inflation valve moves freely and is not stuck down.
- Put the inflation tube dust cap back in its stowed position on the oral inflation tube (Fig. 5).
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Your device is ready to be re-armed
