TM 55-1680-316-10
i.
If the raft was not inflated during descent, open kit by a
squeeze and pull on either handle. After kit is open, pull lanyard that Is
attached to inflation assembly of CO cylinder and inflate raft.
j.
If carbon dioxide cylinder (Item 4, Figure 1-5) fails to inflate
the raft, it will be necessary to remove the raft from the container and
inflate it by mouth using the oral inflation valve assembly.
(1)
Grasp the oral inflation tube (Figure 21) and rotate the
locking nut clockwise away from the mouthpiece as far as it will go.
(2)
Push the mouthpiece all the way in and inflate the raft.
When inflation is complete, rotate the locking nut until
it is snug against the mouthpiece to prevent accidental
deflation of the raft.
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