CO2 PFD Inflator Failure

[Greg J.]

Obtained from the Office of Boating Safety Alert website:








http://www.uscgboating.org/alerts/alertsview.aspx?id=50

 

[Texas Transplant]

but the Coast Guard is only aware of one incident to date.

Cylinders with bayonet tips are designed to be pushed in and turned 1/8th turn clockwise to a full stop to secure the cylinder. When the cylinder is not turned to secure it in place, the PFD will not inflate with CO2. The PFD may still be inflated orally.

In short, if someone fails to read the instructions properly, and doesn't install the new cartridge properly . . . . .



Tex

 

[Greg J.]

That's the secret....reading the instructions