Mustang Survival MD1250 manual Testing for Leaks, Testing the Oral Inflation Valve

• Visually inspect the expiry date on the hydrostatic	Figure 20
inflator. If the expiry date has passed, replace the
inflator – see Re-arming the LP.

Testing for Leaks

Perform this test every 180 days, or more frequently if the LP is exposed to extreme conditions.

1. Orally inflate the LP until it is firm to the touch, and let it stand for two hours – see Inflating the LP. A leaking LP will not maintain its firmness.

2. If the LP is leaking, take it to a Mustang Survival dealer for evaluation or servicing.

3. Repack the LP – see Repacking the LP.

Testing the Oral Inflation Valve

Perform this test every 180 days, or more frequently if the LP is exposed to extreme conditions.

1.Fully inflate the LP using the oral inflation tube, then hold the valve under water.

2. If bubbles appear, deflate the LP and retest. If the leak persists, take the LP to a Mustang Survival dealer for evaluation or servicing.

3.Repack the LP – see Repacking the LP.

Testing the Manual Inflator

NOTE: A left/right pair of fully armed MD1250 LPs and two MA7214-10 re-arm kits are required for this test.

1.With the packed LPs attached to the left and right sides (see Wearing the LP), manually inflate the pair by jerking firmly downward on the beaded manual inflation handle. Each LP should fully inflate within five seconds.

2.Enter water of an appropriate depth to keep the head above the surface.

3.Don the inflated LP (see Donning the LP).

4.Ensure the LPs float the user slightly back of vertical in a relaxed position with the mouth well above the surface of the water, and experiment with different leg positions to become familiar with changes in buoyancy and/or flotation characteristics.

5.Exit the water, remove the LPs, and completely deflate them – see Deflating the LP.

6.Let the LPs dry thoroughly, then re-arm and repack them – see Re-arming the LP, and Repacking the LP.

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