Mustang Survival MD3183 Cleaning and Storing of Your Inflatable PFD, HOW and WHY to Test Your PFD

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ii)Visually examine your Inflatable PFD 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 Oral Inflation Valve Test: See the Oral Inflation Valve Test in the Every Two (2) Months Care and Maintenance Instructions section.

iv)Perform the Leak Test. See the Leak Test in the Every Two (2) Months Care and Maintenance Instructions section.

v)Ensure the current date is not past the date on the inflator. If it is, replace the inflator (see Re-arming Your PFD, p. 9).

vi)Ensure the single point status indicator is green (Fig. 1).

vii)Record as an "Annual" inspection in permanent ink on the Care and Storage label, in the Date Maintained column.

Repack the Inflatable PFD as outlined in the Repacking section (p. 13).

WARNING: If you are not confident in the self-inspection and servicing of your Inflatable PFD in accordance with these instructions, take your Inflatable PFD to a Mustang dealer for professional servicing or contact Mustang Survival (see contact information on back of manual).

Cleaning and Storing of Your Inflatable PFD

To avoid inflation, do not submerge the Inflatable PFD or directly spray the inflator. Hand wash or sponge down the Inflatable PFD in warm, soapy water. Rinse the PFD and inflator with clean water, using a clean rinse cloth. Hang the Inflatable PFD to dry on a plastic coat hanger. Do not dry clean.

Always store your Inflatable PFD in a warm, dry place out of direct sunlight.

HOW AND WHY TO TEST YOUR PFD

Inflate your Inflatable PFD and try it out in the water to:

·Make sure it floats you:

Comfortably (when worn properly)

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Contents MD3183 Inflatable PFD Contents Approval Conditions and Carriage Requirements WHY are Pfds Required Safety EQUIPMENT? What is AN Inflatable PFD?MD3183 Unpacked Instructions for USEReadiness Checklist Uninspected Commercial Vessel UseComponent Inspection Instructions Donning Instructions Inflating Your Inflatable PFDAbout the readiness of your Inflatable PFD Sizing and Fit Manual Inflation Automatic Backup InflationAutomatic Inflator InformationSpecial Considerations for Inflatable Devices Deflating the Inflatable PFDUsage Below Freezing Important Ensure all air has been removed from the PFDYour device is ready to be repacked see Repacking p Re-arming Your PFD Dispose of the used inflator body TrashShaft Ring BlackRepacking Fold over the top side E and cover F Fasten the Velcro tab H to keep zipper closed Sailing Harness Check the following at the intervals listed below Is Your PFD in Good and Serviceable CONDITION?Ii Ensure the manual pull-tab is accessible Before Each UseEvery Two 2 Months Cleaning and Storing of Your Inflatable PFD HOW and WHY to Test Your PFDVi Ensure the single point status indicator is green Fig HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Automatic INFLATOR? Put on the Inflatable PFD HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Oral INFLATOR?Hypothermia Wear Your PFDHow hypothermia affects most adults Page Inflatable PFD Safety Accessories Additional InformationDo not Attach PFD’S to Your Boat WE Save Lives for a Living
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MD3183, MD3184 specifications

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