Mustang Survival MD1250 manual

MD12 50 T A CTIC AL INFLA T ABLE SIDE POUCH LP[...]

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C ONTENTS Introduction ................................................................................................... 1 Product Familiarization and Readiness ....................................................... 2 Readiness Checklist ......................................................................... 3 W earing the LP .................[...]

INTRODUCTION This manual provides instructions and guidelines for safely using and maintaining Mustang Survival MD1250 T actical Inflatable Side Pouch Life Preservers (LPs). The MD1250 LP provides flotation capability with minimum bulk or interference using separate, independently operated left and right LPs. The MD1250 LP has been designed specifi[...]

PRODUCT F AMILIARIZA TION AND READINESS The MD1250 T actical Inflatable Side Pouch LPs are used in right/left pairs, and can be attached to an LE belt, or integrated P ALS webbing and MOLLE vest. Right-hand LPs have the letter R on the attachment webbing straps (Figure 2); left-hand LPs have the letter L. Figure 1 shows the front of a right-hand LP[...]

R eadiness Checklis t If the inflat or expiry date has p assed, Must ang Survival r ecommends wat er te sting the MD1250 LP t o become familiar with it s in-wat er functionality . When all boxes are checked, the LP is ready for use: F Status indicator is green. F Inflator expiry date has not passed. F Fabric, straps, and hardware are free from defe[...]

2. Release the attachment webbing straps on the back of the LP by pulling up on each strap just below the bottom edge of the pull-the-dot snap. 3. Feed the attachment webbing straps on the back of the LP through the P ALS webbing. 4. Reattach the pull-the-dot snaps by pushing down on the top edge of the snap opposite the dot. INFLA TING THE LP W AR[...]

4. Release the mouthpiece, and turn the locking ring counterclockwise to close the inflator valve and lock the mouthpiece in place. DONNING THE INFLA TED LP Once the LPs have been inflated through manual, automatic, or oral inflation, tuck the inflated cells underneath each arm (Figure 6). Attach the left and right cells together using the V elcro?[...]

4. Release the mouthpiece, and turn the locking ring counterclockwise to close the inflator valve and lock the mouthpiece in place. 5. Complete repacking of the LP – see Repacking the LP . RE - ARMING THE LP CA UTION: The MD 12 50 LP must be deflat ed befor e being re-armed. 1. Open the zippers completely , wipe off any water , and place the LP o[...]

12. Ensure that the status indicator on the replacement inflator cap is green, the lanyard for the beaded manual inflation handle is present, and the locking ring is locked. 13. T o test for leakage, inflate the LP using the oral inflator tube – see Inflating the LP . T o avoid damage to the LP do not exceed 2 psi. After two hours there should be[...]

10. Ensure the bladder fabric is wrapped tightly around the CO 2 cylinder and the hydrostatic inflator (Figures 14–16). 11. Remove the vacuum fitting from the oral inflation tube. 12. Detach the automatic/manual conversion cap (MA7219) from the hydrostatic inflator . The pressure within the bladder should increase as some gas enters through the w[...]

Final P acking 1. Ensure the opening in the cover fabric is secured around the hydrostatic inflator . The water inlet valve should be easily accessible. 2. Secure the beaded handle to the LP cover using the snaps at the base of the unit. MAINT AINING THE LP Before each use, review the Readiness Checklist – see Product Familiarization and Readines[...]

• Visually inspect the expiry date on the hydrostatic inflator . If the expiry date has passed, replace the inflator – see Re-arming the LP . T esting f or Leak s Perform this test every 180 days, or more frequently if the LP is exposed to extreme conditions. 1. Orally inflate the LP until it is firm to the touch, and let it stand for two ho[...]

T esting the A utomatic In flat or NO TE: A left/ right pair of fully armed MD12 50 LPs and t wo MA7 214 -10 re- arm kits are requir ed for this t est. 1. Attach the LPs to the left and right sides (see W earing the LP). 2. Enter water of an appropriate depth to keep the head above the surface. 3. When submerged in water , the hydrostatic manual/au[...]

A CCE SS ORIES MA7214-10 Re-Arm Kit: 33 gram CO 2 replacement cylinder and inflator cap (two kits required for each pair of MD1250 LPs) MA7219 Auto/Manual Conversion Cap GLOSSARY T erm Definition LP Life preserver MOLLE Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment P ALS Pouch Attachment Ladder System psi Pounds per square inch T actical Inf latable [...]

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