Mustang Survival MD3183 manual

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CONTENTS P age 1 Approv al Conditions and Carriage Requirements 2 Note to Uninspected Commercial V essel Operators 2 Why are PFDs Required Safety Equipment? 2 What is an Inflatable PFD? 3 Instructions for Use 3 Uninspected Commercial V essel Use 3 Component Inspection Instructions 4 Readiness Checklist 4 Sizing and F it 4 Donning Instructions 5 Inf[...]

APPROV AL CONDITIONS AND CARRIA GE REQUIREMENTS Recreational - Approved for recreational use by the U .S . Coast Guard (USCG) as a T ype II (Model MD3183), or T ype V (Model MD3184) P ersonal Flotation Device (PFD). Neither are approved for water skiing or other high impact, high-speed activities . Model MD3184 has Type II performance but is approv[...]

activities . T his Inflatable PFD was designed to be more comfortable and less restrictive to wear than inherently buoyant PFDs . When worn, used and serviced according to this owner’ s manual, this PFD can greatly increase your chances of survival in the w ater . Not r ecommended for non-swimmers or weak swimmers . Users of inflatable PFDs must [...]

comfortable slim collar that can be inflated at any time with a 33-gram CO 2 gas cylinder . T he Inflatable PFD is designed to offer maximum mobility with minimum bulk. T he Inflatable PFD can be inflated either automatically by water immersion, manually by jerking a pull-tab , or orally by mouth. It is recommended that you familiarize yourself wit[...]

5) Ensure the current date is not past the date on the inflator . If it is , replace the inflator (see Re-arming Y our PFD , p . 8). Readiness Checklist Check your Inflatable PFD and ensure all of the checkpoints listed below are true before use . n Single point status indicator is green (F ig. 1 and 2). n Ensure the current date is not past the da[...]

F or the non-harness model MD3183, the belt should fit below your rib cage adjusted to a tight personal fit. F or the harness model MD3184, the bottom of the belt must always be worn at least 2 inches (5 cm) above the lowest rib and adjusted to a tight personal fit. 2) Put the Inflatable PFD on just lik e a jack et (Fig. 3) and fasten the front buc[...]

needle into the end of the gas cylinder , which is now punctured so that the gas instantly fills the life jack et. T otal buoyancy is normally reached within 4 – 5 seconds . Information When inflated, the carbon dioxide (CO 2 gas) used to inflate the PFD will slowly escape through the fabric over time . A slight reduction of pressure will be obse[...]

Inflatable PFD Owner’ s Manual 7 1) Double inflation (CO 2 cylinder inflation after full oral inflation) could damage the Inflatable PFD , 2) Inflation when stored in a tight space could damage the Inflatable PFD , and 3) T he Inflatable PFD could inflate when you are in an awkward place or position. If this Inflatable PFD should inflate inadvert[...]

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[...]

(yellow inflator operating head F ig. 10). Dispose of the used cap . 4) Squeeze the sealing ring to elongate and remove the inflator body through the sealing ring (F ig. 11). 5) Dispose of the used inflator body . 6) Check that the new inflator body indicator is green. Insert the new inflator body with CO 2 cylinder pointing upward inside the Infla[...]

If YES is the answer to both questions , then proceed as follows . If the answer is NO to either question, get a new cap . 8) Hold the CO 2 cylinder through the fabric of the Inflatable PFD (F ig. 15). P osition the replacement cap with the water inlet v alve pointing to the right and press firmly onto the inflator body and sealing ring (F ig. 16).[...]

10) Check: T o see that the single point status indicator on the cap is green; the pull to inflate lanyard is present and that the locking ring is lock ed. 11) Refold the Inflatable PFD in accordance with the Repacking section (p . 11). Repacking If your Inflatable PFD has been used and/or the hydrostatic inflator replaced, always inflate through t[...]

caught by the zipper when closing. 6) F asten the Velcro™ tab (H) to k eep zipper closed. 7) ZIP 1 - Reset the 2-step zipper by pulling the slider (I) to the V elcro™ tab (H). ZIP 2 - Close by pulling slider (I) in the opposite direction to the end the zipper (F ig. 29). Ensure that the Inflatable cell does not get 12 Inflatable PFD Owner’ s [...]

caught by the zipper when closing. 8) Use a finger to push the zipper ends into the openings at the bottom of the the pack ed Inflatable PFD (F ig. 30). 9) Ensure the pull-tab (J) is on the outside of the folded Inflatable PFD . F ig. 31 depicts a correctly folded Inflatable PFD . Sailing Harness CAUTION: Use only as a sailing harness . Models with[...]

When attached to the boat use a tether of less than 6 feet 6 inches (2 m) in length with quick-release under -load hardware (F ig. 32). Ensure that a tether is secured to both D-rings . When not in use , the D-rings can be pushed under the lapels . W arning: Use of a sailing harness to prevent falls overboard presents several risks . In case of cap[...]

CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS F ederal Regulations require Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices (PFDs) that are legibly mark ed with the Coast Guard approval number , are in good and serviceable condition, and are the correct size for each person on board. It is the responsibility of the operator to be sure this PFD is in serviceable[...]

CAUTION: T o avoid accidental inflation, don't allow the water to contact the hydrostatic inflator . iii) P erform a thorough visual examination. See Readiness Checklist (p. 4). P erform these tests more often if exposed to potential damage or used in extreme conditions . 3) After Each Inflation - Re-arm the Inflatable PFD . See Re-arming Y ou[...]

Cleaning and Storing of Y our Inflatable PFD T o avoid inflation, do not submerge the Inflatable PFD or directly spray the inflator . Hand wash or sponge down the Inflatable PFD in warm, soapy water . Rinse the PFD and inflator with clean water , using a clean rinse cloth. Hang the Inflatable PFD to dry on a plastic coat hanger . Do not dry clean. [...]

inches or so , the Inflatable PFD should fully inflate automatically within 5 seconds . 4) See if the Inflatable PFD will float you on your back or just slightly 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 on how you float. 5) Get out of [...]

HOW DO Y OU TEST Y OUR PFD USING THE ORAL INFLA T OR? T his test is not mandatory , however may be conducted using the following procedure . WARNING: Use only a previously fir ed hydrostatic inflator to perform this test. DO NO T test with a fully armed hydrostatic inflator as double inflation may occur , possibly resulting in cell damage . 1) No s[...]

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- Inflatable PFD at all times when on or near the water . HYPO THERMIA Prolonged exposure to cold water causes a condition known as hypothermia - a substantial los[...]

survivor , or a floating object on which you can lean or climb . Swimming increases the rate of body heat loss . In cold water , drown- proofing methods that require putting your head in the water are not recommended. K eep your head out of the water . T his will greatly lessen heat loss and increase your survival time . 3) Use the standard H.E.L.P[...]

it. Store it in a well-ventilated area. 8) Do not dry your Inflatable PFD in front of a radiator or other source of direct heat. Inflatable PFD Safety Accessories MA7214 Re-arm Kit contains 33-gram replacement CO 2 cylinder inflator . ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION If you need more information about PFDs and safe boating, contact your state boating author[...]

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F or 40 year s Must ang Surviv al has been committ ed to pr oviding lif e support solutions. T hrough cons tant inno vation and the applic ation of ne w technologie s, Must ang is the leading supplier of qualit y flotation and h ypothermia pr otection product s to the mos t demanding users – fr om fishermen, sailors and po wer bo ater s to the [...]