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Owner’ s Manual MD3183 Inflatable PFD Hydrostatic Inflation Model - Manual with Automatic Backup Recreational: USCG Approved T ype II Uninspected Commercial V essels: USCG Approved T ype V MD3184 In.
CONTENTS P age 1 Approv al Conditions and Carriage Requirements 2 Note to Uninspected Commercial Vessel Operators 2 Why are PFDs Required Safety Equipment? 2 What is an Inflatable PFD? 3 Instructions .
APPROV AL CONDITIONS AND CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS 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.
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 water . Not recommended for non-swimmers or weak swimmers . Users of inflatable PFDs must be at least 16 years old.
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 with the procedures outlined in INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE (p .
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 single point status indicator through the window panel (F ig.
about the readiness of your Inflatable PFD . Sizing and Fit T his PFD provides a minimum of 33.7 lbs of buoyancy when inflated and is designed for wearers over 16 years of age, with a chest range of 30-52 inches (76-112 cm) weighing over 80 pounds (36 kg).
1) Manual Inflation Activate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on the pull- tab (Fig. 4). T he Inflatable PFD should fully inflate within 5 seconds.
6 Inflatable PFD Owner’s Manual Inflatable PFD Owner’s Manual 7 NO TE: Oral inflation may cause the Inflatable PFD to break-out suddenly (loudly) if any of the zippers are closed. ii. Locate the oral inflation tube by opening the wearer’s left front panel of the Inflatable PFD .
cap will not lock in the deflate position so it is necessary to hold it in place (Fig. 5). 2) Gently squeeze the Inflatable PFD until all air or gas has been expelled. T o avoid damage; do not wring or twist the Inflatable PFD . Put the inflation tube dust cap back in its stowed position on the oral inflation tube (Fig.
Re-arming Y our PFD NO TE: A valid re-arm kit (MA7214) is required for this procedure . 1) Place the Inflatable PFD (Personal Flotation Device) on a smooth, flat surface and wipe off any water . Access the inflator by reaching under the cover and pull it toward you, turning the cell and cover inside- out to fully expose the inflator for re-arming.
Cap FIGURE 10 4) Squeeze the sealing ring to elongate and remove the inflator body through the sealing ring (Fig. 11). Red Indicator Inflator Body Sealing Ring FIGURE 11 5) Dispose of the used inflator body . Red Indicator T rash FIGURE 12 6) Check that the inflator body indicator is green.
Green Indicator Caution: Do not turn the center shaft FIGURE 13 7) Now check the new manual/automatic cap as follows (Fig. 14): 1. Is the single point status indicator showing green? 2. Is the expiry day OK? If YES is the answer to both questions, then proceed as follows .
FIGURE 15 FIGURE 16 9) While pressing FIRML Y onto the inflator body , turn the BLACK locking ring clockwise into the lock ed position (F ig. 17). Pull on the cap to make sure it has locked onto the inflator body .
Repacking If your Inflatable PFD has been used and/or the hydrostatic inflator replaced, always inflate through the oral tube and check that it stays inflated at least overnight. With the dust cap in the top of the oral tube, gently squeeze the Inflatable PFD until all air or gas has been expelled (F ig.
C FIGURE 21 4) F old over the top side (E) and cover (F). E FIGURE 23 5) Mustang Survival uses advanced 2-step zippers. ZIP 1 - Reset the zipper by pulling the slider (G) around the top to the V elcro™ tab (H). ZIP 2 - Close by pulling the slider (G) in the opposite direction to the end the zipper (F ig.
6) Fasten the V elcro™ tab (H) to keep zipper closed. H FIGURE 27 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).
9) Ensure the pull-tab (J) is on the outside of the folded Inflatable PFD . F ig. 30 depicts a correctly folded Inflatable PFD . J FIGURE 31 Sailing Harness CAUTION: Use only as a sailing harness .
quick-release under -load hardware . This harness has not been designed for fall arrest, lifting or climbing and should not be relied upon in any of these instances . US Coast Guard approval does not apply to this harness and the potential for injury has not been assessed.
1) Before Each Use: i) Examine the single point status indicator through the window panel, ensuring it is green. If the indicator is red, the mechanism requires service.
ii) 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.
• Adequately for expected wave conditions (body shapes/ densities affect performance) · Mak e sure it works: • A flow of bubbles should not appear (see CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS for leak tests p.
HOW DO Y OU TEST Y OUR PFD USING THE MANU AL INFLA T OR? T he U .S .Coast Guard recommends that you purchase at least one spare re-arming kit (MA7214). 1) T o test your Inflatable PFD , you will need your fully armed Inflatable PFD , and re-arming kit approved for your Inflatable PFD: MA7214.
3) Get into shallow water , just deep enough that you can stand with your head above the surface. 4) If you are a weak swimmer or non-swimmer , inflate the Inflatable PFD partially so that you are supported well enough to be able to complete inflation without touching bottom, either orally or manually .
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.
24 Inflatable PFD Owner’s Manual Inflatable PFD Owner’s Manual 25 reduce the rate of heat loss and thus increase the survival time. FIGURE 33 HELP Position EA CH OF THESE DEVICES IS INTENDED T O H.
24 Inflatable PFD Owner’s Manual Inflatable PFD Owner’s Manual 25 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 recreational boating, contact your state boating authority , U .
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