Mustang Survival MD0450 manual HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Oral INFLATOR?

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2)Put on the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM.

3)Actuate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on the pull-tab. The Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM should fully inflate within 5 seconds.

4)Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with your head above the surface.

5)See if the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM will float you on your back or just slightly back of vertical. In a relaxed floating position, verify that your mouth is well above the water’s surface. Note the effect of where you hold your legs and how you float.

6)Get out of the water and remove the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM. Completely deflate the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM using the oral inflator (see Deflation p. 11).

7)Let the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM dry thoroughly. Re-arm (p. 13) and Repack the PFD (p. 17).

HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE ORAL INFLATOR?

This test is not mandatory, however may be conducted using the following procedure.

WARNING: Use only a previously fired hydrostatic inflator to perform this test . DO NOT test with a fully armed hydrostatic inflator as double inflation may occur, possibly resulting in cell damage.

1)No spare parts or re-arming kits are needed to test your Inflatable PFD.

2)Put on the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM.

3)Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with your head above the surface.

4)If you are a weak swimmer or non-swimmer, inflate the Inflatable

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Contents Inflatable Vest With Lifttm Page Contents Conditions for Type V Approval in commercial applications Approval Conditions and Carriage RequirementsPage What is AN Inflatable PFD? Instructions for USE Component Inspection Instructions Uninspected Commercial Vessel UseDonning Instructions Readiness ChecklistWhen used with harness MA1900, the bottom of the belt must Is, replace the inflator see Re-arming Your PFD, pMustang Survival Inflation Oral Inflation Fasten the chest straps and adjust to a snug fitAutomatic Backup Inflation In-water Adjustments Special Considerations for Automatic Devices Open the tabs Usage Below FreezingRe-arming Your PFD Trash Dispose of the used inflator bodyValve IndicatorShaft InletBlack Sealing ring FigYour PFD p.13 RepackingRight 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 Is Your PFD in Good and Serviceable CONDITION? Adjusting the MA1900 Sailing HarnessBefore Each Use Care and Maintenance InstructionsIi Ensure the manual pull-tab is accessible Check the following at the intervals listed belowVi Ensure the single point status indicator is green Fig Cleaning and Storing HOW and WHY to Test Your PFDPut 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 How hypothermia affects most adults HypothermiaLessen heat loss and increase your survival time Do not Attach PFD’S to Your Boat Additional InformationMustang Survival Page WE Save Lives for a Living