Mustang Survival MD0450 22 manual Special Considerations for Automatic Devices

Special Considerations for Automatic Devices

The PFD might not be armed when needed, either knowingly or unknow- ingly. Premature automatic inflation causes several risks that you must address to avoid drowning. Much less common but also important are:

1)Double inflation (CO2 cylinder inflation after full oral inflation) could damage the PFD,

2)Inflation when stored in a tight space could damage the PFD, and

3)The PFD could inflate when you are in an awkward place or position.

If this PFD should inflate, a re-arm kit (MA7218-22), with a valid install-by-date, is required to re-arm the device.

IMPORTANT: The PFD should be re-armed according to the Re-arming Your PFD instructions (p. 11).

Deflation

1)To deflate the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM, reverse the oral inflation tube dust cap and insert it into the valve or depress valve with a fingertip. The dust cap will not lock in the deflate position so it is necessary to hold it in place (Fig. 11).

2)Gently squeeze the Vest until all air or gas has been expelled (Fig. 11). Do not ring or twist (see Re-arming Your PFD (p. 11) and Repacking (p. 17) sections of this manual).

FIGURE 11

Oral inflation tube

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