Mustang Survival MD3183 - Manual (Page 23)

HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE
MANUAL 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 approved for your Inflatable PFD: MA7214.
2) Put on the Inflatable PFD.
3) Actuate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on the
pull-tab. The Inflatable PFD should fully inflate within 5 seconds.
4) Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with
your head above the surface.
5) 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 and how you float.
6) Get out of the water and remove the Inflatable PFD. Completely
deflate the Inflatable PFD using the oral inflator (see Deflating the
Inflatable PFD p. 7).
7) Let the Inflatable PFD dry thoroughly. Re-arm (p. 9) and Repack the
PFD (p. 13).
HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE ORAL
INFLATOR?
This test is not mandatory, however may be conducted using the
following procedure.
WARNING: Use only a previously fired hydrostatic inflator to
perform this test . DO NOT test with a fully armed hydrostatic
inflator as double inflation may occur, possibly resulting in cell
damage.
1) No spare parts or re-arming kits are needed to test your Inflatable
PFD.
2) Put on the Inflatable PFD.
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