Introduction

This manual provides instructions and guidelines for safely using and maintaining Mustang Survival MD1250 Tactical Inflatable Side Pouch Life Preservers (LPs).

The MD1250 LP provides flotation capability with minimum bulk or interference using separate, independently operated left and right LPs.

The MD1250 LP has been designed specifically for easy integration with law enforcement (LE) belts, and body armor and tactical vests, including integrated Pouch Attachment Ladder System (PALS) webbing and Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) vests.

The MD1250 LP inflates automatically on submersion using a manual/ automatic hydrostatic inflator that significantly reduces the potential for accidental inflation due to humidity, sea spray, or wet storage.

When the hydrostatic inflator is submerged in more than four inches in water the water inlet valve opens letting water contact the water-sensitive element. The water-sensitive element releases a stainless steel coil spring that drives a needle into the end of the CO2 cylinder, puncturing it and allowing CO2 to fill the inflation cell.

Each MD1250 LP can be inflated manually by pulling the beaded manual inflation handle. The LP may also be converted to manual‑only operation with the included automatic/manual conversion cap.

Backup or top‑up manual inflation or buoyancy reduction can be accomplished using the oral inflator tube.

In-water performance tests with the MD1250 LPs attached to a typical body armor vest demonstrate the ability of the LPs to provide effective flotation and buoyancy.

Due to variances in local configuration, full gear in-water testing is strongly recommended to validate performance.

When worn, used, and serviced according to the instructions in this manual, Mustang Survival MD1250 Tactical Inflatable Side Pouch LPs can greatly increase a user's chance of survival in the water.

1	Tactical Inflatable Side Pouch LP Owners Manual