Stearns Recreational 1341 - Manual (Page 16)

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4. Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can
stand with your head above the surface.
5. See if the 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.
6. Get out of the water and remove the PFD. Remove the
used CO
2
cylinder from the PFD inflator. Completely deflate
the PFD using the oral inflator.
7. Let the PFD dry thoroughly. REARM and REPACK the PFD
in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions!
HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE ORAL
INFLATOR
1. To test your inflatable PFD, you will not need any spare
parts or rearming kits.
2. Remove the CO
2
cylinder and pill, to prevent inadvertent
activation of the manual inflation system which could
potentially damage the PFD. Inspect the threaded end to
confirm it is un-used.
3. Put on the PFD.
4. Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can
stand with your head above the surface.
5. If you are a weak swimmer or non-swimmer, inflate the
PFD partially so that you are supported well enough to be
able to complete inflation without touching bottom, either
orally or manually. Note this level of inflation because it is
the minimum needed for you to safely use this inflatable
PFD.
6. Fully inflate the PFD using the oral inflator.
7. See if the 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.
8. Get out of the water and remove the PFD. Completely
deflate the PFD using the oral inflator.