Mustang Survival MSV971 manual Features, Design and Construction, General, Assembled LP/SV

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Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest

Description and Maintenance Instructions

9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0

2.0FEATURES

2.1DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

2.1.1General

2.1.1.1Mustang Survival personal LP/SV’s are designed to provide flotation in case of accidental immersion in water, minimizing the risk of drowning.

2.1.2Familiarize yourself with all the features of the LP/SV to maximize its effectiveness. Illustrations are provided to support the text.

NOTE: All location reference points in this section are based from the perspective of the person wearing the LP/SV.

2.2ASSEMBLED LP/SV

Figure 2. Component Locations (front view)

Inflatable Life				Survival Vest
Preserver
(stowed)
Entry Zipper Snap Tab				D-rings

Storage Pocket				Side Adjustment Strap

Front Entry Zipper
Storage Pocket				Storage Pocket

Adjustable Waist Belt				Waist Buckle

3	This document is for information purposes only. It is not a controlled
	document and may not be considered current when printed.

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Contents June 9, 2004, REV Table of Contents Table of Figures Vest SizesIntroduction Testing 5 FitGeneral FeaturesDesign and Construction 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 GrommetAdjustable Waist Belt Side Adjustment StrapsRescue Harness System Ballistic Liner Attachment Points OperationComponent Locations Inflated Cell Donning and Packing Instructions General Folding and Packing InstructionsPosition Zipper ClosingSliders Step f. Folding and Packing Instructions Harness Loop Step j. Folding and Packing Instructions Step o. Folding and Packing Instructions Treatment After Immersion Maintenance and CareCleaning Fresh Water ImmersionWork Area Service LifeMaintenance Reporting StoragePRE-FLIGHT and POST-FLIGHT Inspection Inspection and TestingRequirements Visual InspectionMaintenance Inspection Visual Inspection of the Inflatable CellInflation Manifold Valve Test Oral Inflator Valve TestInflatable Cell Test CO2 Cylinder Inspection and Weight Test CO2 Inflation Device TestSurvival Vest or Protective Container RepairsIdentification of Defects SewingDamage Treatment Repair MaterialsProtective Container Fabric Patching 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