Mustang Survival MSV971 manual Step g. Replace Inflatable Cell Self-locking Tie, CO2 Cylinder

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Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest

Description and Maintenance Instructions

9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0

f.Secure the last cord loop to the lacing anchor loop, by passing a new plastic self- locking tie through both loops, and cinching tightly. Carefully trim the excess tie ends.

Figure 23. Step g. Replace Inflatable Cell

Self-locking Tie

NOTE: Ensure that the plastic self-locking tie ends do not form a sharp point, which may puncture or abrade the inflatable cell.

g.Re-attach the survival vest anchor straps to the bottom of the cell lobes, ensuring that they pass through the lower opening in the protective container.

Figure 24. Step h. Replace Inflatable Cell

h.Re-pack the life preserver as detailed in section 3.2.

6.8CO2 CYLINDER

6.8.1The carbon dioxide (CO2) cylinder must be replaced when it fails the weight test as detailed in section 2.5, or when there is damage to the cylinder neck sealing disc, threads, or the surface of the cylinder.

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Contents June 9, 2004, REV Table of Contents Table of Figures Vest SizesIntroduction Testing 5 FitFeatures Design and ConstructionGeneral Assembled LP/SVLife Preserver Inflatable CellDocument and may not be considered current when printed Manual CO2 Inflation Device Beaded CO2 Inflation HandleOral Inflator Protective ContainerSurvival Vest GrommetRescue Harness System Adjustable Waist BeltSide Adjustment Straps Ballistic Liner Attachment Points OperationComponent Locations Inflated Cell Donning and Packing Instructions General Folding and Packing InstructionsSliders PositionZipper Closing Step f. Folding and Packing Instructions Harness Loop Step j. Folding and Packing Instructions Step o. Folding and Packing Instructions Maintenance and Care CleaningTreatment After Immersion Fresh Water ImmersionService Life Maintenance ReportingWork Area StorageInspection and Testing RequirementsPRE-FLIGHT and POST-FLIGHT Inspection Visual InspectionMaintenance Inspection Visual Inspection of the Inflatable CellInflatable Cell Test Inflation Manifold Valve TestOral Inflator Valve Test CO2 Cylinder Inspection and Weight Test CO2 Inflation Device TestRepairs Identification of DefectsSurvival Vest or Protective Container SewingProtective Container Fabric Patching Damage TreatmentRepair Materials Step b. Patching Steps f. and g. Patching 12 mm 1/2 Oral Inflator Valve CO2 Inflation DeviceStep a. Replace Inflatable Cell Self-locking Tie Step g. Replace Inflatable Cell Self-locking Tie CO2 CylinderParts List SummaryMSV971 Survival Vest and Index Numbers Parts List for the MSV971 Survival Vest MM Solas Reflective Tape MSV971 Inflatable Cell and Index Numbers MSV971 Protective Cover and Index Numbers