Mustang Survival MD0450 22 manual Special Considerations for Automatic Devices

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Special Considerations for Automatic Devices

The PFD might not be armed when needed, either knowingly or unknow- ingly. Premature automatic inflation causes several risks that you must address to avoid drowning. Much less common but also important are:

1)Double inflation (CO2 cylinder inflation after full oral inflation) could damage the PFD,

2)Inflation when stored in a tight space could damage the PFD, and

3)The PFD could inflate when you are in an awkward place or position.

If this PFD should inflate, a re-arm kit (MA7218-22), with a valid install-by-date, is required to re-arm the device.

IMPORTANT: The PFD should be re-armed according to the Re-arming Your PFD instructions (p. 11).

Deflation

1)To deflate the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM, reverse the oral inflation tube dust cap and insert it into the valve or depress valve with a fingertip. The dust cap will not lock in the deflate position so it is necessary to hold it in place (Fig. 11).

2)Gently squeeze the Vest until all air or gas has been expelled (Fig. 11). Do not ring or twist (see Re-arming Your PFD (p. 11) and Repacking (p. 17) sections of this manual).

FIGURE 11

Oral inflation tube

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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 Trash Dispose of the used inflator bodyDo not turn CenterInlet IndicatorValve SingleCompletely 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 Ii Ensure the manual beaded handle is accessible Care and Maintenance InstructionsCheck the following at the intervals listed below Before Each UseMustang Survival Cleaning and Storing HOW and WHY to Test Your PFDHOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Manual INFLATOR? HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Automatic INFLATOR?Put on the Inflatable Vest with Lifttm 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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