How do you activate the Liquide PBE?

• A. Holding the O2 container with both hands, through the fabric, turn the hood downward in one clean movement; place thumbs on orange marks and open the black collar on the base of the hood.
• B. Inflate by mouth.
• C. Push a button on the hood's base.
• D. Pull a red strap.

Answer: (A)

Activating a Liquide PBE relies on a controlled deployment of the hood to start the oxygen flow. The correct approach matches the designed activation sequence: hold the O2 container with both hands, feed it through the fabric, and rotate the hood downward in one smooth motion. Then place your thumbs on the orange marks and open the black collar at the base of the hood. This ensures the hood unfolds properly, seats to form a seal, and allows the oxygen system to engage without delay. Inflating by mouth doesn't start the oxygen supply and can delay breathing protection. Pushing a button on the hood’s base isn’t part of the activation, and pulling a red strap isn’t the correct initiation for this equipment. The described method reflects the proper deployment and activation sequence.