Mustang Survival MD0450 manual Fasten the chest straps and adjust to a snug fit, Oral Inflation

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2)Fasten the chest straps (Fig. 7) and adjust to a snug fit.

Important: Ensure the chest buckle is fastened, when inflated.

FIGURE 7

Fastened

Chest Strap

Automatic Backup Inflation

Inflation will occur automatically within 5 seconds after the inflator is immersed in water. The water-sensing element will disintegrate, triggering a spring-loaded plunger, which punctures the CO2 cylinder inflating the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM (Fig. 7).

NOTE: When inflated, the carbon dioxide (CO2 gas) used to inflate PFDs will slowly escape through the cell over time. A slight reduction of pressure will be observed after several hours of inflation. Topping up by oral inflation may be required in the event of prolonged immersion.

Oral Inflation

Properly armed and inspected Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM PFDs will inflate when manually or automatically activated. However, you can fully inflate the PFD by mouth (Fig. 8) should inflation not occur, or if you are in a non-emergency situation.

To orally inflate the PFD, first locate the oral inflation tube by opening the wearer’s right front panel cover of the PFD. Then remove the dust cap from the end of the oral tube and blow into the tube until the PFD is fully inflated.

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Contents Inflatable Vest With Lifttm Page Contents Approval Conditions and Carriage Requirements Conditions for Type V Approval in commercial applicationsPage What is AN Inflatable PFD? Instructions for USE Uninspected Commercial Vessel Use Component Inspection InstructionsReadiness Checklist When used with harness MA1900, the bottom of the belt mustIs, replace the inflator see Re-arming Your PFD, p Donning InstructionsMustang Survival Inflation Fasten the chest straps and adjust to a snug fit Automatic Backup InflationOral Inflation In-water Adjustments Special Considerations for Automatic Devices Usage Below Freezing Open the tabsRe-arming Your PFD Dispose of the used inflator body TrashIndicator ShaftInlet ValveSealing ring Fig BlackRepacking Your PFD p.13Right Lobe Mustang Survival Page Tuck in the zipper tail, so it is not exposed Fig MA1900 Sailing Harness USE with MD0450 only Inserting the MA1900 Sailing Harness Page Mustang Survival Harness Closures Adjusting the MA1900 Sailing Harness Is Your PFD in Good and Serviceable CONDITION?Care and Maintenance Instructions Ii Ensure the manual pull-tab is accessibleCheck the following at the intervals listed below Before Each UseVi Ensure the single point status indicator is green Fig HOW and WHY to Test Your PFD Cleaning and StoringHOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Automatic INFLATOR? HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Manual INFLATOR?Put on the Inflatable Vest with Lifttm HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Oral INFLATOR? Wear Your PFD Hypothermia How hypothermia affects most adultsLessen heat loss and increase your survival time Additional Information Do not Attach PFD’S to Your BoatMustang Survival Page WE Save Lives for a Living