Mustang Survival MD0450 manual Special Considerations for Automatic Devices

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To loosen:

a.Simultaneously grasp and hold the waist belt with the left hand as you grasp the lobe on the right side with the right hand and pull away from the center (Fig. 10).

FIGURE 10

Waist Belt

Special Considerations for Automatic Devices

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

1)Double inflation (CO2 cylinder inflation after full oral inflation) could damage the PFD,

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

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

If this PFD should inflate, a re-arm kit (MA7218), with a valid install- by-date, is required to re-arm the device.

IMPORTANT: The PFD should be re-armed according to the Re-arming Your PFD instructions (p. 13).

Deflation

1)To deflate the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM, reverse the oral inflation tube dust cap and insert it into the valve or depress valve with a fingertip. The dust cap will not lock in the deflate position so it is necessary to hold it in place (Fig. 11).

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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 InstructionsIs, replace the inflator see Re-arming Your PFD, p Readiness ChecklistWhen used with harness MA1900, the bottom of the belt must Donning InstructionsMustang Survival Inflation Oral Inflation Fasten the chest straps and adjust to a snug fitAutomatic Backup Inflation In-water Adjustments Special Considerations for Automatic Devices Usage Below Freezing Open the tabsRe-arming Your PFD Dispose of the used inflator body TrashInlet IndicatorShaft 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?Check the following at the intervals listed below Care and Maintenance InstructionsIi Ensure the manual pull-tab is accessible Before Each UseVi Ensure the single point status indicator is green Fig HOW and WHY to Test Your PFD Cleaning and StoringPut on the Inflatable Vest with Lifttm HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Automatic INFLATOR?HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Manual INFLATOR? 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