Mustang Survival MD0450 22 manual Oral Inflation

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NOTE: Hydrostatic inflator must be submerged in at least 4 inches of water to activate the inflator.

NOTE: When inflated, the carbon dioxide (CO2 gas) used to inflate PFDs will slowly escape through the cell over time. A slight reduction of pressure will be observed after several hours of inflation. Topping up by oral inflation may be required in the event of prolonged immersion.

Oral Inflation

Properly armed and inspected Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM PFDs will inflate when manually or automatically activated. However, you can fully inflate the PFD by mouth (Fig. 8) should inflation not occur, or if you are in a non-emergency situation.

To orally inflate the PFD, first locate the oral inflation tube by opening the wearer’s right front panel cover of the PFD. Then remove the dust cap from the end of the oral tube and blow into the tube until the PFD is fully inflated.

It may be neccessary to manually release the VelcroTM tabs, located at the bottom of the left and right panel covers, for full inflation because oral inflation may not provide sufficient pressure to open the tabs.

CAUTION: CO2 inflation could over-pressurize and damage your PFD if already orally inflated.

FIGURE 8

Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM Owner’s Manual

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Contents Inflatable Vest With Lifttm Page Contents Introduction Inflatable PFD so you know what to do in an emergency What is AN Inflatable PFD?Component Inspection Instructions Instructions for USEReadiness Checklist Donning Instructions Inflation Automatic Backup Inflation Important Ensure the chest buckle is fastened, when inflatedOral Inflation In-water Adjustments Special Considerations for Automatic Devices Re-arming Your PFD Usage Below FreezingCap Center Dispose of the used inflator bodyTrash Do not turnSingle IndicatorInlet ValveCompletely unzip the right lobe zipper inflator side Conversion InstructionsOpening Repacking Conversion CAP RemovalRight Lobe Your PFD p.11Right Lobe Page \FIGURE Tuck in the zipper tail, so it is not exposed Fig Lobe, it should sit under the cover Before Each Use Care and Maintenance InstructionsIi Ensure the manual beaded handle is accessible Check the following at the intervals listed belowMustang Survival Cleaning and Storing HOW and WHY to Test Your PFDPut on the Inflatable Vest with Lifttm HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Automatic INFLATOR?HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Manual INFLATOR? HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Oral INFLATOR? Be able Wear Your PFDHow hypothermia affects most adults HypothermiaLessen heat loss and increase your survival time Do not Attach PFD’S to Your Boat Safety AccessoriesWE Save Lives for a Living
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