How Do You Test Your Pfd Using The Automatic Inflator? (Md2017); How Do You Test Your Pfd Using The Manual Inflator - Mustang Survival MD2015 Manuel D'utilisation

HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE AUTOMATIC INFLATOR? (MD2017)

A1. To test your Inflatable PFD, you will need:
• your fully armed Inflatable PFD
• the re-arming kit approved for your device (MA2014)
A2. Put on the Inflatable PFD.
A3. Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with
your head above the surface. Once the inflator is underwater
the Inflatable PFD should fully inflate automatically within 10
seconds.
A4. 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.
A5. Get out of the water and remove the Inflatable PFD.
A6. Deflate the Inflatable PFD by depressing the oral inflator valve
(see "Deflating the Inflatable PFD" on page 6). Remove the used
CO cylinder/bayonet assembly and the used bobbin from the
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Inflatable PFD inflator.
A7. Let the Inflatable PFD dry thoroughly. Re-arm and Repack the
PFD (see "Re-arming Your PFD (MD2017)" on page 9 and see
"Repacking" on page 12).

HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE MANUAL INFLATOR?

M1. To test your Inflatable PFD, you will need:
• your fully armed Inflatable PFD
• the re-arming kit approved for your device (MA2014)
M2. Put on the Inflatable PFD.
M3. Actuate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on the
pull-tab. The Inflatable PFD should fully inflate within 5 seconds.
M4. Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with
your head above the surface.
M5. 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.
M6. Get out of the water and remove the Inflatable PFD. Completely
deflate the Inflatable PFD using the oral inflator (see "Deflating
the Inflatable PFD" on page 6). Remove the CO
bayonet assembly from the inflator.
cylinder/
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