Mustang Survival MD3084, MD3083, MD3082, MD3081 manual Mandatory Carriage Requirements

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APPROVAL CONDITIONS AND CARRIAGE REGULATIONS

This Inflatable PFD is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) for use as a Type III (Model MD3081), Type V (Model MD3082) Personal Flotation Device (PFD), Type II (Model MD3083), and Type V (Model MD3084) Personal Flotation Device (PFD). Models MD3082 and MD3084 have Type III and Type II performance respectively but are approved as Type V PFDs because they have built-in safety harnesses that can cause injury if not properly used. A separate section titled “SAILING HARNESS” (p.

13)discusses requirements and features on the MD3082 and MD3084 only. USCG approval does not apply to the sailing harness because some of the risks associated with its use have not been evaluated. It is not approved for water skiing or other high impact, high-speed activities.

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 Inflatable PFD can greatly increase your chances of survival in the water. Not recommended for non-swimmers or weak swimmers. Users of inflatable PFDs must be at least 16 years old.

MANDATORY CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS

Federal regulations in 33 CFR 175-1993 require you to carry Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices (PFDs) legibly marked with the Coast Guard approval number which are in good and serviceable condition and are the correct size for each person on board. To be considered serviceable, this Inflatable 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 Inflatable PFD must also be properly armed with a full CO2 cylinder, inflation system status indicator, and an accessible manual inflation lanyard. A PFD which is “approved only when worn” or “required to be worn” must be worn under the specified conditions.

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Contents MD3081 Inflatable PFD Page Contents Mandatory Carriage Requirements What is AN Inflatable PFD? Instructions for USECongratulations on your Inflatable PFD purchase Component Inspection InstructionsReadiness Checklist Oral-inflation dust cap is in the stowed positionDonning Instructions Sizing and FitAutomatic Backup Inflation MD3083 and MD3084 Inflating Your Inflatable PFDManual Inflation InformationPage Deflating the Inflatable PFD Your device is ready to be repacked see Repacking pRe-arming Your PFD MD3081 and MD3082 Usage Below FreezingImportant Follow instructions in the exact sequence below MD3081 and MD3082 Manual Inflator Re-arming Your PFD MD3083 and MD3084 Removed prior to re-arming CO2Solid TopSensor RingRepacking Sailing Harness Is Your PFD in Good and Serviceable CONDITION? Care and Maintenance InstructionsTether WebbingPage HOW and WHY to Test Your PFD WHY are Pfds Required Safety EQUIPMENT?Models MD3083 and MD3084 Put on the Inflatable PFDHOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Oral INFLATOR? HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Manual INFLATOR?Wear Your PFD HypothermiaHow hypothermia affects most adults Your will-to-live does make a difference Inflatable PFD Safety AccessoriesHelp Position Additional Information Do not Attach PFDs to Your BoatPage We save lives for a living Mustangsurvival.com
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