Mustang Survival MD0450 manual Approval Conditions and Carriage Requirements

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APPROVAL CONDITIONS AND CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS

Models MD0450 and MD0451 Inflatable Vests with LIFTTM are USCG approved as Type V PFDs for use as a substitute for Type III PFDs only when used in accordance with the owner’s manual.

The MD0450 and MD0451 take several exceptions to the inflatable PFD standards and therefore require user involvement to ensure a level of safety equal to other inflatable PFDs. The approval conditions let users overcome the design traits that would otherwise prevent approval. These are Type V inflatable PFDs because (1) performance is achieved by avoidance of mouth immersion in waves in place of face-up turning ability, (2) when the harness is provided (MD0450 only), it can cause injury (OR DEATH) if not properly used, (3) requires secondary donning after inflation. Knowledgeable users increase their safety significantly by wearing and using these PFDs as prescribed in this owner’s manual.

Recreational - Model MD0450 has Type III performance and is approved as a Type V PFD because it has attachments for a sailing harness that can cause injury if not properly used. A separate section titled “SAILING HARNESS” (p. 22) discusses requirements and features on the MD0450 only. USCG approval does not apply to the sailing harness because some of the risks associated with its use have not been evaluated.

Commercial - The MD0451 is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard for use as a Type V Personal Flotation Device (PFD) approved ONLY WHEN WORN for use on uninspected commercial vessels less than 40 feet in length not carrying passengers for hire as a substitute for a Type III PFD when used in accordance with this owner’s manual.

NOTE: MD0450 is not USCG approved for Uninspected Commercial Vessels.

Conditions for Type V Approval in commercial applications:

1. The MD0451 must be worn before getting underway and whenever

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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 Automatic Backup Inflation Fasten the chest straps and adjust to a snug fitOral 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 Manual INFLATOR? HOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Automatic 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
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