CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Federal Regulations require Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices (PFDs) that are legibly marked with the Coast Guard approval number, are in good and serviceable condition, and are the correct size for each person on board. It is the responsibility of the wearer to be sure this PFD is in serviceable condition. To be considered serviceable, this 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 inflators. Unless worn inflated, this PFD must also be properly armed with a cylinder installed in the inflator, and single point status indicator showing green. See Page 4 for instructions. Failure to follow these instructions rigorously could result in a
Check the following at the intervals listed below.
1)Before Each Use:
i)Examine the single point status indicator through the window panel, ensuring it is green. If the indicator is red, the mechanism requires service. See
ii)Ensure the manual pull-tab is accessible.
iii)Visually examine your Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM for damage or excessive abrasion, wear, tear or contamination. Particular attention must be paid to the stitching, straps and hardware. If in doubt, send it to your Mustang dealer for evaluation and/or servicing.
2)Every Two (2) Months:
i)Leak Test: The Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM should be tested for general leakage by orally inflating your Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM until firm and let stand 16 hours. A leaking Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM will not hold its firmness and should be replaced. If your Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM leaks, take it to your Mustang dealer for evaluation and/or servicing. Repack the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM as outlined in the Repacking section (p. 17).
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