Mustang Survival MD3196 manual

Shown with the MA3090 Harnes s Assembly MD319 6 & MD3 091 C OMP A CT T A CTIC AL LIFE PRE SER VERS[...]

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C ONTENTS Introduction ........................................................................................................1 Product Familiarization and Readiness ............................................................2 MD3196 ................................................................................................2 MD3091 .........[...]

INTRODUCTION This manual provides instructions and guidelines for safely using and maintaining Mustang Survival MD3196 and MD3091 Compact T actical Life Preservers (LPs). Mustang Survival LPs have been designed specifically for easy integration with body armor and tactical vests, including armor and vests using a Modular Lightweight Load-carrying E[...]

PRODUCT F AMILIARIZ A TION AND READINE SS MD3196 Figure 1 shows the left lobe (as worn) of the MD3196 LP with the oral inflator tube assembly-A, and the right lobe of the LP with the manual/ automatic inflator assembly-B and the orange whistle-C. T o determine the operational status of the inflator examine the status indicator through access point [...]

MD3091 The left lobe (as worn) of the MD3091 LP contains the oral inflator tube assembly-A. The right lobe of the LP contains the manual inflator assembly-B and the orange whistle-C. . T o become more familiar with the LP components: 1. Open both zippers completely , and place the LP on a smooth, flat surface with the inflator facing the user . 2. [...]

WEARING NO TE: The LP provide s 3 5 lbs of flotation, and is de signed for us ers weighing mor e than 80 lbs and with a chest size o f 30-5 2 inches. The LP must be properly adjusted to fit the individual wearing it. Incorrect fit, or improper fastening of attachments can impede LP effectiveness. • T o avoid injury to the user or damage to the[...]

Or al Inflation A properly armed LP will inflate correctly . However , when top-up inflation, or total inflation in a non-emergency situation is required, the LP can be inflated by mouth. When fully inflated automatically the carbon dioxide (CO 2 gas) used to auto-inflate the LP slowly escapes through the fabric over time. A slight reduction of pre[...]

RE - ARMING THE MD319 6 CA UTION: The LP must be deflat ed befor e being re- armed. NO TE: An MA72 14- 10 re-arming kit is r equired f or this procedure . 1. Open both zippers, wipe off any water , and place the LP on a smooth, flat surface with the inflator facing the user . 2. Reach under the cover and carefully pull the manual/ automatic inflato[...]

10. While pressing firmly onto the inflator body , turn the black locking ring clockwise to the locked position, and pull on the inflator cap to ensure it is locked onto the inflator body (Figure 14). 11. Ensure that the status indicator on the new inflator cap is green, the pull- to-inflate lanyard is present, and the locking ring is locked. 12. T[...]

REP A CKING W ARNING: A fter each field use in flation, LP s must be re armed, leak test ed, and fully deflat ed bef ore r epacking - see R e-arming, and Deflating. F olding 1. Lay the LP flat on a clean surface, inflation cell up, and fold the bottom portion-A of each side of the inflation cell up (Figure 16). 2. Fold side-B over along the full le[...]

Closing Zipper 1 – L ong Zipper NO TE: Mustang Survival us es advanced S ecureZip™ 2 -st ep zippers . 1. Reset zipper 1 by pulling zipper pull-H around the top of the LP to V elcro™ tab-I (Figure 23). 2. Close zipper 1 by pulling zipper pull-H back to the beginning of the zipper tape end, and fasten V elcro™ tabs-I to keep the zipper closed[...]

INTE GRA TING POUCH A TT A CHMENT LADDER S Y S TEM AND MOLLE VES T W ARNING: Suit able anchor points must be us ed as outlined below . The LP is intended to be secured to a MOLLE vest using the provided buckles. The attachment points secure the LP to the front and back of the MOLLE vest. The female buckle is designed to mount to the MOLLE vest allo[...]

8. Pull the buckle attachment webbing through the vest webbing. (Figure 31B). 9. Pass the female buckle through the buckle attachment webbing (Figure 31C) leaving the female buckle clip flush with the vest (Figure 31D). 10. Repeat steps 7-9 on the right-hand side of the vest. 11. Clip the left-hand male buckle (attached to the LP) into the female b[...]

2. Insert the short side of the webbing attachment on the back of the MD3196 LP through Looploc D on the back strap of the chest belt accessory . Securely fasten the snap. 3. Locate the T -tab junction buckle at the top of the crotch strap and thread through the lower back chest belt loop D. Secure the T -tab with the snap, and turn the snapped por[...]

1. T ie the conversion cap lanyard through the eyelet located within the front slash entry (Figure 39). Allow enough length such that the manual cap can be stowed in the interior pocket located below the inflator inside the slash entry (Figure 39). 2. Position the conversion cap over the hydrostatic water inlet valve (Figure 40). 3. Secure the conv[...]

• LP is free of rips, tears, or holes • LP seams are securely sewn • LP fabric, straps, and hardware are free from any defects Perform the following tests every 180 days, or more frequently if exposed to potential damage or used in extreme conditions. T es ting f or Le aks 1. Orally inflate the LP until it is firm to the touch, and l[...]

T es ting the Manual Inf lator NO TE: A fully armed LP and an approved r e-arming kit are requir ed for this test. 1. Don either LP and manually inflate it by jerking firmly downward on the beaded manual inflation handle. The LP should fully inflate within five seconds. 2. Enter water of an appropriate depth to keep the head above the surface. 3. E[...]

CLEANING AND S TOR AGE NO TE: T o avoid ac cidental auto-in flation when cleaning the MD3196 LP , do not submerge it in w ater or spr ay liquid on the inflat or . CA UTION: Do not dry clean the LP 1. Hand wash or sponge down the LP in warm, soapy water . 2. Rinse the LP and inflator with clean water , using a clean cloth. 3. Hang the LP to dry on a[...]

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