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HOW TO TEST YOUR FLOTATION DEVICE USING
THE MANUAL INFLATOR
Always test your flotation device in a safe manner, under controlled
conditions, where help is readily available.
M1. To test your flotation device, you will need:
• your fully armed flotation device
• the re-arming kit approved for your device (MA4041)
M2. Put on the flotation device.
M3. Activate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on
the pull-tab. The flotation device 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 flotation device 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.
M6. Get out of the water and remove the flotation device. Remove
the used CO
Completely deflate the flotation device using the oral inflator.
(see "Deflating", page 9)
M7. Let the flotation device dry thoroughly. Rearm and repack
the flotation device (see "Re-arming," page 10 for MD4041
or page 12 for MD4042; see "Repacking," page 14).
cylinder from the flotation device inflator.
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