Mustang Survival MD0450 manual What is AN Inflatable PFD?

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NOTE TO UNINSPECTED COMMERCIAL VESSEL OPERATORS

The operator of the vessel is required to provide the following user information to each person on board.

Inflatable PFDs will not provide any buoyancy without being inflated. Follow these instructions to be sure your PFD is armed and donned correctly, and that you understand how to inflate the device.

Basic visual inspection for readiness, see p. 6

Inflation system status check, see p. 6

Donning, see p. 6

Inflation, see p. 8

WHY ARE PFDS REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT?

Drownings are the leading cause of fatalities involving recreational and commercial vessels. A PFD provides flotation to help keep your head above water, help you to stay face up in the water, and increase your chances for survival and rescue. Most adults only need an extra 7 to 12 lb (3.2 to 5.5 kg) of flotation to keep their heads above water. The

proper size PFD will properly support the weight of the wearer.

Since this Inflatable PFD does not have inherent buoyancy, it provides flotation only when inflated. Familiarize yourself with the use of this Inflatable PFD so you know what to do in an emergency.

WHAT IS AN INFLATABLE PFD?

Congratulations on the purchase of your Inflatable Vest with Patent Pending LIFTTM [Life-saving Inflatable Flotation Technology]. LIFTTM is different from all other inflatable PFD’s. In general, inflatable PFD’s are designed to suspend a user’s head above water to prevent drowning. The Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM provides freeboard that far exceeds the minimal 3” generally provided. LIFTTM elevates you to an upright safe

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