Mustang Survival md2010 manual Approval Conditions and Carriage Regulations

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Approval Conditions and Carriage Regulations

This inflatable PFD is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard for use as a Type V Personal Flotation Device (PFD). 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 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.

A Type V PFD must be worn to count as an approved PFD.

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 Inflatable PFDs Contents WHY are Pfds Required Safety EQUIPMENT? Approval Conditions and Carriage Regulations Mandatory Carriage RequirementsCheck Your Inflatable PFD Before Using It What is an Inflatable PFD?Instructions for USE Dust Cap in stowed position Dust Cap in deflation position Sizing and Fit Donning InstructionsPUT ME on Like This Automatic backup inflation MD2012 only Inflating Your Inflatable PFDManual inflation Oral inflationRe-arming Your PFD After Manual Inflation MD2010 Special Consideration for Automatic Devices MD2012Re-arming Your PFD as Manual with Automatic Backup MD2012 Housing Deflating the Inflatable PFD Repacking Is Your PFD in Good Serviceable CONDITION?Usage Below Freezing Care and Maintenance Instructions Cleaning and Storing of Your Inflatable PFD MD2010 Mustang AccessoriesCleaning and Storing of Your Inflatable PFD MD2012 WHY are Pfds Required Safety EQUIPMENT? HOW and WHY to Test Your PFDHOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Manual INFLATOR? Model MD2010Page HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Oral INFLATOR? Wear Your PFDHypothermia How hypothermia affects most adultsExample of Help position Additional Information Do not Attach PFD’S to Your BoatWe save lives for a living Mustangsurvival.com
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