Stearns Safety & Survival 1189 - Manual (Page 13)

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HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE
MANUAL INFLATOR?
1. To test your inflatable PFD, you will need:
• Your fully armed PFD, and
• Rearming kit approved for your PFD.
2. Put on the PFD.
3. Actuate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on the pull
tab. The 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 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 CO2
from the PFD inflator. Completely deflate the PFD using the oral
inflator.
7. Let the PFD dry thoroughly. REARM mode and REPACK the PFD in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions (refer to Pages 19
and 20).