Mustang Survival MD3085 manual Special Considerations for Automatic Devices MD3087

Special Considerations for Automatic Devices (MD3087)

The Inflatable PFD might not be armed when needed, either knowingly or unknowingly. Premature automatic inflation causes several risks that you must address to avoid drowning. Much less common but also important are:

WARNING: Avoid double inflation (CO2 cylinder inflation after full oral inflation) as it could damage the PFD.

1)Inflation when stored in a tight space could damage the PFD, and

2)The PFD could inflate when you are in an awkward place or position.

Premature inflation may occur in certain conditions, including when the device is subjected to: heavy splashing, high humidity, heavy fog, and heavy rain.

Care and attention should be taken to ensure that when the device is used in these types of conditions, auto-inflation does not occur prematurely.

If this PFD should inflate prematurely, a re-arm kit (MA7202) is required to re-arm the device.

IMPORTANT: The Inflatable PFD should be re-armed according to the instructions (Re-arming Your PFD (MD3087) p. 10).

Deflating the Inflatable PFD

1)To deflate the Inflatable PFD, reverse the oral-inflation tube dust cap and insert it into the valve or depress valve with fingertip. The dust cap will not lock in the deflate position so it is necessary to hold it in place (Fig. 5).

2)Gently squeeze the Inflatable PFD until all air or gas has been expelled. To avoid damage; do not wring or twist the Inflatable PFD. Put the inflation tube dust cap back in its stowed position on the oral inflation tube (Fig. 6).

3)Examine the service indicator (Fig. 1). If the service indicator is red, the mechanism has been fired or is incorrectly fitted and the inflator requires service (see Re-arming your PFD (for your model)).

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