How Do You Test Your Pfd Using The Manual Inflator - Mustang Survival MD3153 V.F.I. Manuel Du Propriétaire

1) To test your Inflatable PFD, you will need your fully armed
Inflatable PFD, and re-arming kit (MA7214) approved for your
Inflatable PFD
2) Put on the Inflatable PFD.
3) get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with
your head above the surface. once the inflator is underwater, 4
inches or so, the Inflatable PFD should fully inflate automatically
within 5 seconds.
4) 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.
5) get out of the water and remove the Inflatable PFD.
6) Deflate the Inflatable PFD by depressing the oral inflator valve
(see Deflating the Inflatable PFD, p. 7). Remove the used
inflator.
7) let the Inflatable PFD dry thoroughly. (see Re-arming Your PFD, p.
9 and see Repacking, p. 13).
HoW Do YoU test YoUR PfD Using tHe
ManUal inflatoR?
transport Canada 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
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