Mustang Survival MD3087 manual Cleaning and Storing of Your Inflatable PFD MD3085

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season, after inflation, or whenever the integrity of the Inflatable PFD is in doubt:

i)Check all components for dirt or corrosion. Clean or replace, as neccessary. See Readiness Checklist (p. 4).

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)For the MD3087 only. Ensure the current date is not three (3) years past the date on the bobbin. If it is, re-arm the inflator (see Re- arming Your PFD (MD3087), p. 10).

vi)Ensure the service 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 (MD3085)

To clean your Inflatable PFD, remove the CO2 cylinder/bayonet assembly. Hand wash or sponge down the Inflatable PFD, including inflator, in warm, soapy water and rinse with clean water. Hang to dry on a plastic coat hanger. Be sure to replace CO2 cylinder/bayonet assembly. See Re- arming your PFD (MD3085) (p. 8).

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

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Contents MD3085 Inflatable PFD Contents Approval Conditions and Carriage Requirements What is AN Inflatable PFD? Instructions for USEUninspected Commercial Vessel Use Component Inspection InstructionsReadiness Checklist Donning InstructionsSizing and Fit Inflating Your Inflatable PFD Manual InflationAutomatic Backup Inflation MD3087 InformationOral Inflation Special Considerations for Automatic Devices MD3087 Deflating the Inflatable PFDUsage Below Freezing Re-arming Your PFD MD3085Important Follow instructions in the exact sequence below MD3085 Manual Inflator Re-arming Your PFD MD3087 MD3087 Automatic Inflator Removed prior to re-armingTop Repacking Is Your PFD in Good and Serviceable CONDITION? Care and Maintenance InstructionsBefore Each Use Every Two 2 MonthsCleaning and Storing of Your Inflatable PFD MD3085 Cleaning and Storing of Your Inflatable PFD MD3087 HOW and WHY to Test Your PFDModel MD3087 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 OverInflatable PFD Safety Accessories Additional Information Do not Attach PFD’S to Your BoatWE Save Lives for a Living