Inflator Cap Cover
Single Point Status Indicator
Inflator Cap Cover Window
Figure 10

Re-arm kit for Mustang Survival Models: Trousse de réarmement pour les modèles de V.F.I.

de MUSTANG SURVIVAL:

MD3183, MD3184, MD3188 MD3153, MD3154

Inflatable PFD Re-Arm Kit MA7214

WARNING

·Use only with specified PFD models.

·This gas cylinder is under pressure, therefore misuse can be dangerous.

·Do not incinerate, expose to sunlight or store above 120˚F (50˚C).

·Do not throw into open fire or dump at sea.

·Keep away from children.

·Dispose of gas cylinders only when empty.

·Discharge and dispose of corroded or rusty cylinders.

IMPORTANT: Please review and follow additional maintenance instructions in your manual.

Re-arming instructions

CAP

Figure 3

4Squeeze the sealing ring to elongate and remove the inflator body through the sealing ring (Fig. 4).

RED INDICATOR

INFLATOR BODY

WATER

INLET VALVE

SINGLE

POINT INDICATOR

Figure 7

8Hold the CO2 cylinder through the fabric of the Inflatable PFD (Fig 8a). Position the replacement cap with the water inlet valve pointing to the right and press firmly onto the inflator body and sealing ring (Fig. 8b).

tube and check that it stays inflated at least overnight. Empty the Inflatable PFD again by reversing the oral- inflation tube dust cap and inserting it into the valve. Gently squeeze the inflatable PFD until all air or gas has been expelled. Let the Inflatable PFD dry before packing.

IMPORTANT: Ensure all air is removed before repacking.

13 Refold the Inflatable PFD in accordance with the repacking section in the PFD manual.

1Place the Inflatable PFD (Personal Flotation Device) on a smooth, flat surface and wipe off any water.

If needed, unpack the PFD starting at the zipper flap. Access the inflator by reaching between the cover and cell and pull it toward you, turning the cell and cover inside out to fully expose the inflator for

re-arming. Hold the CO2 cylinder through the fabric, using one hand (Fig. 1).

Figure 1

SEALING RING

Figure 4

5Dispose of the used inflator body (Fig. 5).

RED INDICATOR

TRASH

Figure 5

 

90º

Figure 8a

Figure 8b

9While pressing FIRMLY onto the inflator body, turn the BLACK locking ring clockwise into the locked position (Fig. 9). Pull on the cap to make sure it has locked onto the inflator body.

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2Insert the metal key between the black locking ring and labeled yellow cap. Turn the key counter-clockwise (Fig. 2).

LOCKING RING

KEY

Figure 2

3Turn the black locking ring counter-clockwise and lift off the cap (yellow inflator operating head Fig. 3). Dispose of the used cap.

6Check that the new inflator body indicator is green. Insert

the new inflator body with CO2 cylinder pointing upward inside the Inflatable PFD. Let the sealing ring rest on the adapter around the four lugs (Fig. 6).

GREEN

CAUTION:

INDICATOR

 

DO NOT TURN

 

THE CENTER

 

SHAFT

 

Figure 6

7Now check the new manual/automatic cap as follows (Fig. 7):

1.Is the single point status indicator showing green?

2.Is the expiry date OK?

If YES is the answer to both questions, then proceed as follows. If the answer is NO to either question, get a new cap.

BLACK

Figure 9

LOCKING RING

10 Check: To see that the single point status indicator on the cap is green; the pull to inflate lanyard is present and that the locking ring is locked.

11 Turn cell and cover right-side out, returning to normal state. If your PFD has the black molded inflator cap cover (see Fig. 10), position the protective inflator cap cover over the inflator body so

that the single point status

indicator is visible thrrough the inflator cap cover window.

12 If your Inflatable PFD has been used and/or the inflator replaced, always inflate through the oral

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Mustang Survival MA7214 manual Re-arming instructions, Dispose of the used inflator body Fig