Mustang Survival MD0450 manual Fasten the chest straps and adjust to a snug fit, Oral Inflation

2)Fasten the chest straps (Fig. 7) and adjust to a snug fit.

Important: Ensure the chest buckle is fastened, when inflated.

FIGURE 7

Fastened

Chest Strap

Automatic Backup Inflation

Inflation will occur automatically within 5 seconds after the inflator is immersed in water. The water-sensing element will disintegrate, triggering a spring-loaded plunger, which punctures the CO2 cylinder inflating the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM (Fig. 7).

NOTE: When inflated, the carbon dioxide (CO2 gas) used to inflate PFDs will slowly escape through the cell over time. A slight reduction of pressure will be observed after several hours of inflation. Topping up by oral inflation may be required in the event of prolonged immersion.

Oral Inflation

Properly armed and inspected Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM PFDs will inflate when manually or automatically activated. However, you can fully inflate the PFD by mouth (Fig. 8) should inflation not occur, or if you are in a non-emergency situation.

To orally inflate the PFD, first locate the oral inflation tube by opening the wearer’s right front panel cover of the PFD. Then remove the dust cap from the end of the oral tube and blow into the tube until the PFD is fully inflated.

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