Mustang Survival MD3183 - Manual (Page 22)

• Adequately for expected wave conditions (body shapes/
densities affect performance)
· Make sure it works:
• A flow of bubbles should not appear (see CARE AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS for leak tests p. 17). It should
inflate quick and easily.
· Learn how it works by:
• Activating the CO2 inflation system
• Re-arming the CO2 inflation system
• Using the oral inflator tube
HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE
AUTOMATIC INFLATOR?
The U.S.Coast Guard recommends that you purchase at least one spare
re-arming kit (MA7214).
1) To test your Inflatable PFD, you will need your fully armed Inflatable
PFD, and re-arming kit (MA7214) approved for your Inflatable PFD
2) Put on the Inflatable PFD.
3) Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with
your head above the surface. Once the inflator is underwater, 4
inches or so, the Inflatable PFD should fully inflate automatically
within 5 seconds.
4) See if the Inflatable PFD will float you on your back or just slightly
back of vertical. In a relaxed floating position, verify that your mouth
is well above the water’s surface. Note the effect of where you hold
your legs on how you float.
5) Get out of the water and remove the Inflatable PFD.
6) Deflate the Inflatable PFD by depressing the oral inflator valve (see
Deflating the Inflatable PFD p. 7). Remove the used inflator.
7) Let the Inflatable PFD dry thoroughly. Re-arm (p. 9) and Repack the
PFD (p. 13).
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