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ii)Oral Inflation Valve Test: To check the oral inflation valve, fully inflate the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM using the oral inflator and hold valve under water. If bubbles appear, deflate and re-inflate to test again. Should the leak persist, take your Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM to your Mustang dealer for evaluation and/or servicing.

CAUTION: To avoid accidental inflation, don't allow the water to contact the hydrostatic inflator.

iii)Perform a thorough visual examination. See Readiness Checklist (p. 6).

Perform these tests more often if exposed to potential damage or used in extreme conditions.

3)After Each Inflation - Re-arm the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM. See Re-arming Your PFD, p. 13.

4)Annually - Perform the following at the beginning of each boating season, after inflation, or whenever the integrity of the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM is in doubt:

i)Check all components for dirt or corrosion. Clean or replace, as neccessary. See Readiness Checklist (p. 6).

ii)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.

iii)Perform the Leak Test. See the Leak Test (section 2) i) in the Care and Maintenance Instructions).

iv)Perform the Oral Inflation Valve Test: See the Oral Inflation Valve Test (section 2) ii) in the Care and Maintenance Instructions).

v)Ensure the current date is not past the date on the inflator. If it is, replace the inflator (see Re-arming Your PFD, p. 13).

vi)Ensure the single point status indicator is green (Fig. 2).

vii)Record as an "Annual" inspection in permanent ink on the Care and Storage label, in the Date Maintained column.

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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 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 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 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
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