Mustang Survival MD3085 manual

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    Owner’ s Manual MD3085 Inflatable PFD Manual Inflation Model Recreational: USCG Approved T ype III Uninspected Commercial V essels: USCG Approved T ype V MD3087 Inflatable PFD Manual with Automatic Backup Inflation Model Recreational: USCG Approved T ype II Uninspected Commercial V essels: USCG Approved T ype V DO NOT REMOVE PRIOR TO SALE[...]

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    CONTENTS P age 1 Approval Conditions and Carriage Regulations 1 Note to Uninspected Commercial Vessel Operators 2 Why are PFDs Required Safety Equipment? 2 What is an Inflatable PFD? 2 Instructions for Use 3 Uninspected Commercial Vessel Use 3 Component Inspection Instructions 4 Readiness Checklist 4 Sizing and Fit 4 Donning Instructions 5 Inflatin[...]

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    APPROV AL CONDITIONS AND CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS Recreational - T his Inflatable PFD is approved by the U .S . Coast Guard (USCG) for use as a T ype III (Model MD3085), T ype II (Model MD3087) P ersonal Flotation Device (PFD). They are not approved for water skiing or other high impact, high-speed activities. T his Inflatable PFD was designed to be m[...]

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    correctly , and that you understand how to inflate the device. Basic visual inspection for readiness, see p. 3 Inflation system status check, see p. 4 Donning, see p. 4 Inflation, see p. 5 WHY ARE PFDS REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT? Drownings are the leading cause of fatalities involving recreational boating. A PFD provides flotation to help k eep your[...]

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    Congratulations on your Inflatable PFD purchase . Uninspected Commercial V essel Use T his Inflatable PFD is not approved for “hot work” and care must be tak en 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 gr[...]

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    hanging on the outside (Fig. 1); secure the Velcro™ strips on both sides of the Inflatable PFD . 5) F or the MD3087 only - Ensure the bobbin is valid. T he 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 [...]

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    1) All belts and straps are already threaded correctly and only need to be adjusted for fit. The belt should fit below your rib cage adjusted to a tight personal fit. 2) Put the Inflatable PFD on just lik e a jacket (Fig. 2) and fasten the front buckle. Adjust the waist belt using the side buckle on the belt and secure the belt’s loose end in the[...]

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    2) Automatic Backup Inflation (MD3087) Inflation will occur automatically within 10 seconds after the inflator is immersed in water . T he water -sensing bobbin will disintegrate, triggering a spring-loaded plunger , which punctures the CO 2 cylinder (F igs . 8 and 10) to inflate the Inflatable PFD . Information When inflated, the carbon dioxide (C[...]

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    Inflatable PFD Owner’s Manual 6 7 Inflatable PFD Owner’s Manual Special Considerations for Automatic Devices (MD3087) T he Inflatable PFD might not be armed when needed, either knowingly or unknowingly . Premature automatic inflation causes several risks that you must address to avoid drowning. Much less common but also important are: WARNING: [...]

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    NO TE: The service indicator must be green before proceeding. 4) Y our device is ready to be repacked (see Repacking p. 13). Dust cap position for deflation Dust cap in stowed position Oral Inflator FIGURE 6 Cap In Deflate Position FIGURE 5 Usage Below F reezing When the temperature is below freezing, the Inflatable PFD should be worn partially inf[...]

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    MD3085 Manual Inflator Service Indicator Step 5 Cylinder Step 2 O-Ring Step 3 T ab Step 4 Sensor Ring Step 3 Bayonet Lever Step 4 FIGURE 7 4) Raise , and hold, the lever into the inflator housing. Install a new cylinder/bayonet assembly by engaging bayonet tabs in housing, pushing in then turning clockwise 1/8 turn to a full stop (F ig. 8). Inflata[...]

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    T ab Piercing Pin Cylinder Lever Service Indicator MD3085 Manual Inflator 1/8 T urn Cylinder 1/8 T urn T ab Piercing Pin Lever Service Indicator MD3081 and MD3082 Manual Inflator FIGURE 8 5) Examine the service indicator (Fig. 8) and ensure it is GREEN . If the service indicator is red, the mechanism has been fired or is incorrectly fitted and the [...]

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    removed prior to re-arming . CO 2 Cylinder Step 2 Cylinder / Bayonet Assembly Sensor Ring Step 9 Bayonet T ab Step 10 O-ring Step 9 Service Indicator Step 11 Pull-T ab Lever Step 10 Y ellow Bobbin (white side up) Step 4 Housing Shoulder Step 8 Cap Step 3 Pins MD3087 Automatic Inflator HOUSING** Step 4 FIGURE 9 5) Check the housing to be sure it is [...]

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    6) Inspect the bobbin. If the bobbin has been fired or damaged, replace it! Ensure the new bobbin is valid, it must have been purchased within the last three (3) years . If the bobbin purchase date is unknown, check the date printed on the bobbin and replace if older than three (3) years (see Re-arming Y our PFD (MD3087), p . 10). 7) IMPOR T ANT! B[...]

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    Re-arming Y our PFD (MD3087) (p. 10). NO TE: The service indicator must be green before proceeding. 12) Refold the Inflatable PFD in accordance with the Repacking section (p . 13). Y OUR INFLAT ABLE PFD (MD3087) IS NOW READ Y FOR MANUAL USE WITH AUT OMA TIC BACKUP Service Indicator Groove Pull-cord T ab Piercing Pin Cylinder MD3087 Automatic Inflat[...]

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    15 depicts a correctly folded Inflatable PFD . NO TE: Ensure that all V elcro™ strips and tabs are fastened. D C A E W1 R W1 R B B C A D F F D C A E B B C A D F F F D C A B B C A D E F Pull-tab FIGURE 12 FIGURE 13 FIGURE 15 FIGURE 14 IS Y OUR PFD IN GOOD AND SERVICEABLE CONDITION? Check your Inflatable PFD between outings to be sure that it is pr[...]

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    for instructions. Failure to follow these instructions rigorously could result in a non-functioning PFD causing injury or death. Check the following at the intervals listed below . 1) Befor e Each Use: i) Examine the service indicator through the window panel, ensuring it is green. If the indicator is red, the mechanism requires service . See Re-ar[...]

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    season, after inflation, or whenever the integrity of the Inflatable PFD is in doubt: i) Check all components for dirt or corrosion. Clean or replace, as neccessary . See Readiness Checklist (p. 4). ii) Visually examine your Inflatable PFD for damage or excessive abrasion, wear , tear or contamination. P articular attention must be paid to the stit[...]

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    sunlight. Cleaning and Storing of Y our Inflatable PFD (MD3087) T o clean your Inflatable PFD , remove the CO 2 cylinder/bayonet assembly , cap and bobbin. K eep the bobbin dry . Hand wash or sponge down the Inflatable PFD in warm, soapy water . Rinse the PFD and inflator with clean water . Hang the Inflatable PFD to dry on a plastic coat hanger . [...]

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    MODEL MD3087 T he U .S .Coast Guard recommends that you purchase two automatic re-arming kits (MA7202). One kit is to be used immediately in testing the automatic inflation system (see HOW DO Y OU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE AUT OMA TIC INFLAT OR?, p . 18) and the other to carry on board as a spare . T he U .S . Coast Guard recommends you test the auto[...]

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    HOW DO Y OU TEST Y OUR PFD USING THE MANU AL INFLA T OR? 1) T o test your Inflatable PFD , you will need your fully armed Inflatable PFD , and re-arming kit approved for your Inflatable PFD: MA7203 for model MD3085, MA7202 for model MD3087. 2) Put on the Inflatable PFD . 3) Actuate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on the pull-tab . T[...]

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    5) If you are a weak swimmer or non-swimmer , orally inflate the Inflatable PFD partially so that you are supported well enough to be able to complete inflation without touching bottom. Note this level of inflation because it is the minimum needed for you to safely use this Inflatable PFD . 6) Fully inflate the Inflatable PFD using the oral inflato[...]

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    How hypothermia affects most adults W ater Exhaustion or Expected T emperature ˚C (˚F) Unconsciousness T ime of Survival 0.3 (32.5) Under 15 min. Under 15–45 min. 0.3–4 (32.5–40) 15–30 min. 30–90 min. 4–10 (40–50) 30–60 min. 1–3 hrs 10–16 (50–60) 1–2 hrs. 1–6 hrs. 16–21 (60–70) 2–7 hrs. 2–40 hrs. 21–27 (70–80[...]

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    FIGURE 16 HELP Position EA CH OF THESE DEVICES IS INTENDED T O HELP Y OU SA VE Y OUR OWN LIFE F or your Inflatable PFD to function properly , follow these suggestions to verify that it fits, floats , and remains in good condition. 1) Check the inflation mechanism status indicators before each use. 2) Get in the habit of re-arming the inflation mech[...]

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    F or the MD3087 - MA7202 Re-arm Kit – Contains 33-gram replacement CO 2 cylinder/bayonet assembly and bobbin for the auto inflator . ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION If you need more information about PFDs and safe boating, contact your state boating authority , U .S . Coast Guard Auxiliary , U .S . Power Squadron, Red Cross, or your nearest unit of the U[...]

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    www .mustangsurvival.com TOLL FREE 1.800.526.0532 E MAIL custserv @mustangsurvival.com Mustang Survival and seahorse design is a registered trademark of Mustang Survival Corp. Our commitment to quality has earned our Burnaby facilities ISO 9001 registration, the highest of all international standards. T his is our guarantee you’re receiving the u[...]