Co Escapes Through The Material Over Time; Orally; Deflating - Mustang Survival KHIMERA PFD Manuel Du Propriétaire

CO ESCAPES THROUGH THE MATERIAL OVER TIME
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Manual inflation uses carbon dioxide (CO
device. Over time, the CO
and you may feel that the flotation device is losing pressure. If you're
in the water for a prolonged period, you may need to top up your
device using oral inflation.

ORALLY

The oral inflation tube is located inside the front neck area.
1. Lift the end of the oral inflation tube up towards your mouth.
2. Remove the dust cap and blow air into the tube.
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DEFLATING

Complete deflation is easiest when you are not wearing the flotation
device.
1. Place flotation device front facing up on a flat surface free of clutter.
2. Locate the oral tube and remove its cap.
3. Turn the cap over, using the pointed end to press into the valve. This
creates the outlet for pressure release.
Dust cap in
deflation position
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gas) to fill your flotation
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gas will slowly escape through the fabric,
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The oral inflation dust cap is to
hold dirt out, not keep air in. The
oral tube has a one-way valve
opened by air pressure, which
means the cap is designed to keep
dirt and debris out of the tube
and valve, not to hold in pressure.
(When you flip the cap over and
press it into the tube, however, it
will let out pressure for deflation).
So while it is good practice to
keep the cap on the tube, it is not
necessary for maintaining your
flotation device's pressure.
4. Continue to press the cap end
into the valve (which keeps
your outlet open), and use
your other hand and forearms
to gently flatten the flotation
device as much as you can.
Release the oral tube cap and
replace the cap into its proper
stowed position.
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