EVERY TWO MONTHS
The following three tests are suggested every two months or
whenever you see signs of damage to your PFD. Perform these tests
more often if the PFD is exposed to potential damage or used in
extreme conditions.
LEAK TEST:
Orally inflate your PFD until firm and let stand 16 hours. As long as
your PFD has been inflated orally (not by CO
cylinder ) it should hold
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its firmness for this length of time. If this is not the case, your PFD is
leaking and should be replaced. If your Inflatable PFD leaks, contact
Mustang Survival customer service. Deflate and repack the PFD as
outlined in Repacking (p. 24).
ORAL INFLATION VALVE TEST:
Fully inflate the PFD using the oral inflator and hold valve under
water. To avoid accidental inflation, don't allow the water to contact
the hydrostatic inflator. If bubbles appear, deflate and re-inflate to
test again. Should the leak persist, contact Mustang Survival customer
service.
THOROUGH VISUAL EXAMINATION:
See Inspecting Components (p. 10).
AFTER EACH INFLATION
Deflate and re-arm, as described in Re-arming (p. 19).
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