Mustang Survival md2010 manual What is an Inflatable PFD?, Instructions for USE

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 20 gram CO2 gas cylinder. The Inflatable PFD is designed to offer maximum mobility with minimum bulk. The Inflatable PFD (MD2010) can be inflated either manually by jerking a pull-tab, or orally (by mouth). The Inflatable PFD (MD2012) can be inflated either automatically during water immersion, manually by jerking a pull-tab, or orally by mouth. It

is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the procedures outlined in INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE (p. 2).

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

This manual supplies instructional, maintenance and safety information for both models (MD2010 and MD2012) unless specified otherwise. The model number is listed on the back of the inflatable PFD.

Check Your Inflatable PFD Before Using It

After purchasing your Inflatable PFD, make sure it has an unused 20 gram cylinder attached to the inflator mechanism (Fig. 2 for the MD2010) (Fig. 6 for the MD2012).

Check the components and how to assemble the inflator by following these steps:

1.Undo the Velcro™ tabs on the wearer’s right-hand side of the collar to expose the inflator (Fig. 3).

2.Unscrew and remove the CO2 gas cylinder from the inflator and inspect its small end. If it is pierced (Fig. 4), replace it!

For the MD2012 only – Examine the auto cap. Ensure that the cap is screwed hand tight onto the inflator. If the auto cap indicator (Fig. 8) shows red, the auto capsule mechanism has been fired or is incorrectly screwed on. If spent, replace the bobbin before proceeding (Fig. 6). If either of these conditions exist, the auto cap must be re-screwed or the bobbin replaced!

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