bladder, a pouch and belt assembly, a toggle assembly, a CO₂ inflation assembly, an oral inflation tube assembly, and a storage container. Floatation Assembly The flotation assembly is constructed of polychloroprene-coated nylon cloth. It has an oral inflation tube, a whistle pocket, and a belt loop. Pouch and Belt Assembly The pouch and belt assembly consists of a rubber-coated nylon cloth pouch and an adjustable belt. The pouch contains the flotation assembly and the survival items. The belt consists of a 53-inch piece of webbing, an adjustable buckle and clasp, a toggle assembly, and a toggle assembly pocket. The belt attaches the flotation assembly and pouch to the wearer. Toggle Assembly The toggle assembly consists of a wooden toggle and line. The toggle assembly is used to secure survivors together while they are in the water. Inflation Assembly The LPP inflation assembly consists of a CO₂ cartridge and an inflation valve. The inflation assembly is connected to the valve stem on the front of the flotation assembly. The valve stem is equipped with a check valve that prevents leakage. Storage Container The storage container is used to store the life preserver assembly when it is not in use. The storage container has donning instructions printed on it. For an example of these instructions, refer to figure 11-12. Survival Items The following survival items are provided with the LPP. WHISTLE. The signaling whistle is used to attract the attention of rescue ships or personnel in foggy weather or at night. DISTRESS SIGNAL LIGHT. The distress signal light (fig. 11-13) is water activated. It is used to attract the attention of SAR aircraft, ships, or ground rescue 11-10 1. REMOVE PRESERVER FROM POUCH. 2. FASTEN BELT ADAPTERS IN FRONT WITH POUCH IN REAR. 3. ADJUST BELT TO SIZE, SECURE EXCESS BELT BY MATING HOOK AND PILE TAPE. 4. ROTATE POUCH TO FRONT AND READJUST BELT. 5. OPEN SNAP FASTENERS ON POUCH AND UNFOLD LIFE PRESERVER. 6. PLACE DEFLATED PRESERVER OVER HEAD. 7. LIFT LOWER END OF PRESERVER OUT OF POUCH. 8. INFLATE PRESERVER BY PULLING TOGGLE DOWN. POUCH HOOK AND PILE TAPE SNAP FASTENER TOGGLE ANf1112 Figure 11-12.—LPP donning procedures. ANf1113 Figure 11-13.—Distress signal light. SEA DYE MARKER TO RELEASE DYE PULL TAB VENT ANf1114 Figure 11-14.—Dye marker.