Mustang Survival MD0450 22 manual Introduction

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INTRODUCTION

The MD0450 22 requires user involvement to ensure a level of safety equal to other inflatable PFDs. Knowledgeable users increase their safety significantly by wearing and using these PFDs as prescribed in this owner’s manual.

General - This Inflatable PFD will turn most wearers from a face down to a face up position and provide support suitable for offshore conditions. See page 11 for re-arming instructions.

This Inflatable PFD was designed to be more comfortable and 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.

To be considered serviceable, this PFD shall not exhibit deterioration that could diminish its performance such as broken or deformed hardware, detached webbing, rotted structural components, air leaks, or nonfunctional oral inflation tube. Unless worn inflated, this PFD must also be properly armed with a full CO2 cylinder, inflation system status indicator, and a manual inflation beaded handle accessible outside the user’s right front panel cover (Fig. 1). The chest buckle, on the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM, must be fastened after inflation.

WHY ARE PFDS REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT?

Drownings are the leading cause of fatalities involving recreational and commercial vessels. A PFD provides flotation to help keep your head above water, help you to stay face up in the water, and increase your chances for survival and rescue. Most adults only need an extra 7 to 12 kg (3.2 to 5.5 pounds) of flotation to keep their heads above water. The proper size PFD will properly support the weight of the wearer.

Since this Inflatable PFD does not have inherent buoyancy, it provides flotation only when inflated. Familiarize yourself with the use of this

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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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