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until firm and let stand 2 hours. A leaking Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM will not hold its firmness and should be replaced. If your Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM leaks, take it to your Mustang dealer for evaluation and/or servicing. Repack the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM as outlined in the Repacking section (p. 17).

ii)Oral Inflation Valve Test: To check the oral inflation valve, fully inflate the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM using the oral inflator and hold valve under water. If bubbles appear, deflate and re-inflate to test again. Should the leak persist, take your Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM to your Mustang dealer for evaluation and/or servicing.

CAUTION: To avoid accidental inflation, don't allow the water to contact the hydrostatic inflator.

iii)Perform a thorough visual examination. See Readiness Checklist (p. 4).

Perform these tests more often if exposed to potential damage or used in extreme conditions.

3)After Each Inflation - Re-arm the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM. See Re-arming Your PFD, p. 11.

4)Annually - Perform the following at the beginning of each boating season, after inflation, or whenever the integrity of the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM is in doubt:

i)Check all components for dirt or corrosion. Clean or replace, as neccessary. See Readiness Checklist (p. 4).

ii)Visually examine your Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM for damage or excessive abrasion, wear, tear or contamination. Particular attention must be paid to the stitching, straps and hardware. If in doubt, send it to your Mustang dealer for evaluation and/or servicing.

iii)Perform the Leak Test. See the Leak Test (section 2) i) in the Care and Maintenance Instructions).

iv)Perform the Oral Inflation Valve Test: See the Oral Inflation Valve Test (section 2) ii) in the Care and Maintenance Instructions).

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Contents Inflatable Vest With Lifttm Page Contents Introduction What is AN Inflatable PFD? Inflatable PFD so you know what to do in an emergencyInstructions for USE Component Inspection InstructionsReadiness Checklist Donning Instructions Inflation Important Ensure the chest buckle is fastened, when inflated Automatic Backup InflationOral Inflation In-water Adjustments Special Considerations for Automatic Devices Usage Below Freezing Re-arming Your PFDCap Dispose of the used inflator body TrashDo not turn CenterIndicator InletValve SingleConversion Instructions Completely unzip the right lobe zipper inflator sideOpening Conversion CAP Removal RepackingYour PFD p.11 Right LobeRight Lobe Page \FIGURE Tuck in the zipper tail, so it is not exposed Fig Lobe, it should sit under the cover Care and Maintenance Instructions Ii Ensure the manual beaded handle is accessibleCheck the following at the intervals listed below Before Each UseMustang Survival HOW and WHY to Test Your PFD Cleaning and StoringHOW 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? Wear Your PFD Be ableHypothermia How hypothermia affects most adultsLessen heat loss and increase your survival time Safety Accessories Do not Attach PFD’S to Your BoatWE Save Lives for a Living
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