Product Manual

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3. Examine Your CO2 Cylinder
The CO2 cylinder contains the gas charge that will inflate your
PFD when you jerk the pull tab firmly downward. You must verify
that the CO2 Cylinder installed is of the correct size and has not
been previously used. To examine the cylinder, you must Unscrew
it and visually examine the flat surface on the threaded end (see
steps 4 and 5 on Back Cover). There are no indicators to show
that the CO2 cylinder is full. The cylinder needs to be replaced if
there is any visible damage on the flat surface. See the
SPECIFICATIONS section, Page 3, of this manual to determine
the proper size cylinder. Proper cylinder size includes both thread
size and CO2 gram weight. If the cylinder is OK, you must
properly screw it back into the mechanism. If the cylinder is
damaged, discard and install a new, undamaged cylinder into the
mechanism.
Additional Notes on CO2 Cylinders:
a. FAILURE to properly rearm the inflation mechanism prior to
installing the CO2 Cylinder will result in premature activation of the
cylinder.
b. CO2 Cylinders are only good for one inflation and cannot be
recharged.
c. CO2 Cylinders are made with a protective coating that may
wear off after a period of use or exposure to the environment.
When this coating is worn off, the CO2 Cylinder may start to show
some signs of rusting. If this occurs, replace the CO2 Cylinder.
d. If a gram scale (such as a postal scale) is available, it is
recommended to weigh the cylinder to verify that it meets the
minimum weight imprinted on the cylinder.
B. REARMING AND INDICATOR CHECK INSTRUCTIONS
The back cover of this manual provides the REARMING and
INDICATOR CHECK INSTRUCTIONS for the mechanism on your
PFD.