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Deployment and use of the pfd, Inflating your pfd – Mustang Survival MD3025NV User Manual

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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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