Mustang Survival md2010 manual Care and Maintenance Instructions

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portion of the PFD in accordance with the CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (p. 12).

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

Check the following at the intervals listed below.

1.Each Use: Remove and inspect the CO2 cylinder from the inflator. For the MD2012 – Also remove the clear auto cap and bobbin from the inflator.

i.Check all components for dirt or corrosion. Clean or replace.

ii.Check that the CO2 cylinder has not been pierced. Replace with Inflatable PFD 20 gram CO2 cylinder if necessary. The cylinder for the MD2010 is contained in accessory pack MA2010. The cylinder for the MD2012 is contained in accessory pack MA2012.

iii.If your PFD has a metal lever attached to the pull tab, check the lever to ensure it is in the up and ready position with the green indicator pin properly installed.

iv.If your PFD has a red lever attached to the pull tab, check the lever to ensure it is retracted with the green indicator clip properly installed.

2.Every Three (3) Months: Leak Test the Inflatable PFD every three months.

i.Orally inflate your Inflatable PFD until firm and let stand overnight. A leaking Inflatable PFD will not hold its firmness and should be replaced.

If your Inflatable PFD leaks, take it to your Mustang dealer for evaluation and/or servicing. Repack the Inflatable PFD as outlined in the Repacking section (p. 11).

3.Annually:

i.To check the oral inflation valve, fully inflate PFD and hold valve under water. If bubbles appear, deflate and reinflate to test again. Should the leak persist, take your Inflatable PFD to your dealer for proper servicing.

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