How To Test Your Pfd Using The Oral Inflation Tube; Wear Your Pfd - Mustang Survival MD6254 Guide D'utilisation

HOW TO TEST YOUR PFD USING THE ORAL INFLATION TUBE

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 DAMAGE TO THE PFD.
1. To test your inflatable PFD using oral inflation you will not need
any spare parts, or re-arming kits.
2. Put on your PFD.
3. Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with
your head above the surface.
4. If you are a weak swimmer or non-swimmer, inflate the PFD
partially so that you are supported well enough to be able to
complete inflation without touching bottom, either orally or
manually. Note this level of inflation because it is the minimum
needed to safely use this inflatable PFD.
5. Fully inflate your PFD using the oral inflation tube.
6. See if your 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.
7. Get out of the water and remove your PFD. Completely deflate
the PFD using the oral inflator (p. 17).
8. Let the PFD dry thoroughly, Re-arm (p. 19), and Repack
(p. 24) the PFD.

WEAR YOUR PFD

In approximately 80 percent of all boating fatalities, the victims were
not wearing a PFD. Most fatal accidents happen on calm sunny days.
This inflatable PFD is much more comfortable to wear than other PFD
types. Get into the habit of wearing this PFD.
Non-swimmers and children especially should wear a hybrid or non-
inflatable PFD at all times when on or near the water.
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