Inflating Your Inflatable Pfd; Information - Mustang Survival MD3153 V.F.I. Manuel Du Propriétaire

inflating YoUR inflatable PfD

It is recommended that the following procedures be followed to
inflate your Inflatable PFD:
Figure 4
Automatic Inflator
water sensitive element that in turn releases a stainless steel coil
spring. The spring then drives a needle into the end of the gas
cylinder, which is now punctured so that the gas instantly fills the
Inflatable PFD. Total buoyancy is normally reached within 4 – 5
seconds.

InFoRMATIon

When inflated, the carbon dioxide (Co 2 gas) used to inflate the PFD
will slowly escape through the fabric over time. A slight reduction
of pressure will be observed after several hours of inflation. Topping
up by oral inflation may be required in the event of very prolonged
immersion.
iMPoRtant: see special Considerations for inflatable
Devices
3) Oral Inflation
Properly armed and inspected Inflatable PFDs will inflate when
manually or automatically activated. However, you can fully inflate
the Inflatable PFD by mouth (Fig. 5) should inflation not occur, or
if you are in a non-emergency situation.
i. To orally inflate the Inflatable PFD, first ensure that each of the
zippers (2) are completely opened.
1) Manual Inflation
Activate the inflation system
by jerking firmly downward
on the pull-tab (Fig. 4). The
Inflatable PFD should fully
inflate within 5 seconds.
2) Automatic Backup
Inflation
When the inflator is lowered
more than about 4 inches
in the water, then the
hydrostatic valve opens and
lets the water meet the
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