Mustang Survival MD0450 22 manual HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Oral INFLATOR?

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3)Actuate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on the beaded handle. The Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM should fully inflate within 5 seconds.

4)Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with your head above the surface.

5)See if the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM will float you on your back or just slightly back of vertical. In a relaxed floating position, verify that your mouth is well above the water’s surface. Note the effect of where you hold your legs and how you float.

6)Get out of the water and remove the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM. Completely deflate the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM using the oral inflator (see Deflation p. 10).

7)Let the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM dry thoroughly. Re-arm (p. 11) and Repack the PFD (p. 17).

HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE ORAL INFLATOR?

This test is not mandatory, however may be conducted using the following procedure.

WARNING: Use only a previously fired hydrostatic inflator to perform this test. DO NOT test with a fully armed hydrostatic inflator as double inflation may occur, possibly resulting in cell damage.

1)No spare parts or re-arming kits are needed to test your Inflatable PFD.

2)Put on the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM.

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 Vest with LIFTTM partially so that you are supported well enough to

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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 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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