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taken to avoid damage from abrasion and sharp objects.
COMPONENT INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS
1) Examine the service indicator through the window panel (Fig.
1). Ensure the service indicator is green. If the service indicator
is red, the mechanism has been fired or is incorrectly fitted (see
"Re-arming Your PFD (MD2014)" on page 8 or see "Re-arming
Your PFD (MD2016)" on page 10).
NOTE: The service indicator must be green before
proceeding.
2) Undo the Velcro™ strips along both sides of the PFD.
MD2016 Service Indicator
Automatic Inflator
MD2014 Service Indicator
Pull Tab
Manual Inflator
Pull Tab
Service Indicators
Figure 1
3) Ensure the oral-inflation dust cap is in the stowed position (Fig. 6).
4) Ensure the service indicator is green and the pull-tab lanyard is
hanging on the outside (Fig. 1); secure the Velcro™ strips on both
sides of the Inflatable PFD.
5) For the MD2016 only - Ensure the bobbin is valid. The PFD, or
bobbin, must have been purchased within the last three (3) years.
If the purchase date is unknown, check the date printed on the
bobbin and replace if older than three (3) years (see Re-arming
Your PFD (MD2016) on page 10).
READINESS CHECKLIST
Check your Inflatable PFD and ensure all of the checkpoints listed
below are true before use.
 Service indicator is green (Fig. 1).
 No rips, tears or holes; all seams are securely sewn; and the fabric,