Mustang Survival MD0450 - Manual (Page 35)

Inflatable Vest with LIFT TM Owner’s Manual 32
2) Put on the Inflatable Vest with LIFT TM .
3) Actuate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on the
pull-tab. The Inflatable Vest with LIFT TM 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 Inflatable Vest with LIFT TM 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 and how you float.
6) Get out of the water and remove the Inflatable Vest with LIFT TM .
Completely deflate the Inflatable Vest with LIFT TM using the oral
inflator (see Deflation p. 11).
7) Let the Inflatable Vest with LIFT TM dry thoroughly. Re-arm (p. 13) and
Repack the PFD (p. 17).
HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE ORAL
INFLATOR?
This test is not mandatory, however may be conducted using the
following procedure.
WARNING: Use only a previously fired hydrostatic inflator to
perform this test . DO NOT test with a fully armed hydrostatic
inflator as double inflation may occur, possibly resulting in cell
damage.
1) No spare parts or re-arming kits are needed to test your Inflatable
PFD.
2) Put on the Inflatable Vest with LIFT TM .
3) Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with
your head above the surface.
4) If you are a weak swimmer or non-swimmer, inflate the Inflatable