Mustang Survival MD3075 manual What is AN Inflatable PFD?, Mandatory Carriage Requirements

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APPROVAL CONDITIONS AND CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS

This Inflatable PFD is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) for use as a Type III (Model MD3075) Personal Flotation Device (PFD). It is not approved for water skiing or other high impact, high-speed activities.

This Inflatable PFD was designed to be more comfortable and less restrictive to wear than inherently buoyant PFDs. When worn, used, and serviced according to this owner’s manual, this Inflatable PFD can greatly increase your chances of survival in the water. Not recommended for non-swimmers or weak swimmers. Users of inflatable PFDs must be at least 16 years old.

Mandatory Carriage Requirements

Federal regulations in 33 CFR 175-1993 require you to carry Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices (PFDs) legibly marked with the Coast Guard approval number which are in good and serviceable condition and are the correct size for each person on board. 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, airleaks, or nonfunctional oral inflation tube. Unless worn, this PFD must also be properly armed with a full C02 cylinder, inflation system status indicator, and an accessible manual inflation lanyard. A PFD which is "approved only when worn" or "required to be worn" must be worn under the specified conditions.

WHAT IS AN INFLATABLE PFD?

While traditional PFDs are inherently buoyant, inflatable PFDs rely entirely on inflation for buoyancy. Uninflated, the Inflatable PFD is a comfortable slim collar that can be inflated at any time with a 33-gram CO2 gas cylinder. The Inflatable PFD is designed to offer maximum mobility with minimum bulk. The Inflatable PFD (MD3075) can be inflated either manually by jerking a pull-tab, or orally (by mouth). This device DOES NOT inflate automatically. It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the procedures outlined in INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE (p. 2).

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Inflatable PFD Owner’s Manual

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Contents Manufacturers Manual Contents Mandatory Carriage Requirements What is AN Inflatable PFD?Readiness Checklist Instructions for USEComponent Inspection Instructions Donning Instructions Inflatable PFD is not twistedSizing and Fit Inflating Your Inflatable PFD Your device is ready to be repacked see Repacking p Deflating the Inflatable PFDUsage Below Freezing Re-arming Your PFD MD3075Important Follow instructions in the exact sequence below Tab Cylinder Piercing Pin Fold sides to meet in the middle RepackingBefore Each Use Is Your PFD in Good and Serviceable CONDITION?Care and Maintenance Instructions Check the following at the intervals listed belowEvery Two 2 Months Ii Ensure the manual pull-tab is accessibleEnsure the service indicator is green Fig Cleaning and Storing of Your Inflatable PFD MD3075Put on the Inflatable PFD HOW and WHY to Test Your PFDHOW do YOU Test Your PFD Using the Oral INFLATOR? Wear Your PFD HypothermiaHow hypothermia affects most adults Help Position Inflatable PFD Safety Accessories Additional InformationDo not Attach PFD’S to Your Boat Page WE Save Lives for a Living