Mustang Survival MD3075 manual

MANUF A CTURER'S MANU AL MD3075 Inflatable PFD Manual Inflation Model Recreational: USCG Approved T ype III DO NO T REMO VE PRIOR T O SALE MUST ANG SURVIV AL WE SA VE LIVES FOR A LIVING INFLA T ABLE PERSONAL FLO T A TION DEVICE[...]

CONTENTS P age 1 Approval Conditions and Carriage Regulations 1 Mandatory Carriage Requirements 1 What is an Inflatable PFD? 2 Instructions for Use 2 Component Inspection Instructions 2 Readiness Checklist 3 Sizing and Fit 3 Donning Instructions 4 Inflating Your Inflatable PFD 5 Deflating the Inflatable PFD 6 Usage Below Freezing 6 Re-arming Your P[...]

APPROV AL CONDITIONS AND CARRIA GE REQUIREMENTS T his Inflatable PFD is approved by the U .S . Coast Guard (USCG) for use as a T ype III (Model MD3075) Personal Flotation Device (PFD). It is not approved for water skiing or other high impact, high-speed activities . T his Inflatable PFD was designed to be more comfortable and less restrictive to we[...]

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE T his manual supplies instructional, maintenance and safety information for model MD3075 unless specified otherwise . T he model number is listed on the underside label. Congratulations on your Inflatable PFD purchase . Component Inspection Instructions 1) Examine the service indicator through the window panel (Fig. 1). Ensure [...]

n Inflatable PFD is not twisted. n Oral-inflation dust cap is in the stowed position (F ig. 6). n "Jerk to inflate" tab exits bottom of pouch. Y our Inflatable PFD is ready for use if all applicable boxes are checked. NO TE: Contact your Mustang Dealer if you have any concerns about the readiness of your Inflatable PFD . Sizing and Fit T [...]

Deployment and Use of the PFD (Fig2, Step 3-6) Inflating then donning 1) Either pull out the bladder from fabric casing, then inflate orally , or pull sharply on tab to inflate . 2) Put over head. 3) Tie the tie tapes at neckline Donning then inflating 1) Pull out the bladder . 2) Put over head. 3) Pull sharply on tab to inflate or inflate orally .[...]

the Inflatable PFD by mouth (F ig. 4) should inflation not occur , or if you are in a non-emergency situation. T o orally inflate the Inflatable PFD , first locate the oral inflation tube by opening the cover panel of the Inflatable PFD . Remove the dust cap from the end of the oral tube and blow into the tube until the Inflatable PFD is fully infl[...]

Usage Below F reezing When the temperature is below freezing, the Inflatable PFD should be worn partially inflated because a fully discharged cylinder may not quickly or adequately inflate your Inflatable PFD . Under these conditions use the oral inflator to adequately top-up the PFD , after CO 2 inflation. WARNING: CO 2 inflation could over -press[...]

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). 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 [...]

6) Refold the Inflatable PFD in accordance with the Repacking section (p . 9). Y OUR INFLA TABLE PFD (MD3075) IS NOW READ Y FOR MANU AL USE Repacking Gently squeeze the Inflatable PFD until all air or gas has been expelled (F ig. 5). Do not wring or twist the Inflatable PFD . Put the oral tube dust cap back in its stowed position on the oral inflat[...]

4) Without twisting, fold the bladder over once and place into the centre of the pouch between the two wings (F ig.9). Ensure the yellow inflator pulltab is positioned so it hangs out from the bottom, between the Velcro TM closure . 5) P osition so that green indicator is visible through window . 6) Ensure yellow pulltab is still hanging out the bo[...]

ii) Ensure the manual pull-tab is accessible . iii) Visually examine your Inflatable PFD for damage or excessive abrasion, wear , tear or contamination. P articular attention must be paid to the stitching, straps and hardware . If in doubt, send it to your Mustang dealer for evaluation and/or servicing. 2) Every T wo (2) Months: i) Leak T est: T he[...]

iv) P erform the Leak T est. See the Leak T est in the Every T wo (2) Months Care and Maintenance Instructions section. v) Ensure the service indicator is green (F ig. 1). vi) Record as an "Annual" inspection in permanent ink on the Care and Storage label, in the Date Maintained column. Repack the Inflatable PFD as outlined in the Repacki[...]

HOW AND WHY T O TEST Y OUR PFD Inflate your Inflatable PFD and try it out in the water to: Mak e sure it floats you:  •Comfortably (when worn properly)  • Adequately for expected waveconditions (body shapes/densities    affect performance) Mak e sure it works:  • A flow of b[...]

back of vertical. In a relaxed floating position, verify that your mouth is well above the water’ s surface . Note the effect of where you hold your legs and how you float. 6) Get out of the water and remove the Inflatable PFD . Completely deflate the Inflatable PFD using the oral inflator (see Deflating the Inflatable PFD p . 5). Remove the CO 2[...]

WEAR Y OUR PFD In approximately 80 percent of all boating fatalities , the victims were not wearing a PFD . Most fatal accidents happen on calm sunny days. This Inflatable PFD is much more comfortable to wear than other PFD types . Get into the habit of wearing this Inflatable PFD . Non-swimmers and children especially should wear a hybrid or non- [...]

2) Do not attempt to swim unless it is to reach a nearby craft, fellow survivor , or a floating object on which you can lean or climb . Swimming increases the rate of body heat loss . In cold w ater , drown- proofing methods that require putting your head in the water are not recommended. Keep your head out of the w ater . This will greatly lessen [...]

3) T ry your wearable Inflatable PFD on and adjust it until it fits comfortably in and out of the water . 4) Mark your Inflatable PFD with your name if you are the only wearer . 5) Do not alter your Inflatable PFD . If it doesn’t fit properly , get one that does . An altered device is no longer Coast Guard approved. 6) Y our Inflatable PFD is not[...]

of the aircraft operator , one small carbon dioxide cylinder fitted into a self-inflating jack et, plus one spare cartridge , may be carried by a passenger or crew in check ed or carry-on baggage. Please refer to the governing body’ s documentation, found online at http://hazmat.dot.gov . 17 Inflatable PFD Owner’ s Manual[...]

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