Mustang Survival MD3085 manual Automatic Backup Inflation MD3087, Information, Oral Inflation

2)Automatic Backup Inflation (MD3087)

Inflation will occur automatically within 10 seconds after the inflator is immersed in water. The water-sensing bobbin will disintegrate,

triggering a spring-loaded plunger, which punctures the CO2 cylinder (Figs. 8 and 10) to inflate the Inflatable PFD.

Information

When inflated, the carbon dioxide (CO2 gas) used to inflate the PFD will slowly escape through the fabric 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 very prolonged immersion.

IMPORTANT: See Special Considerations for Automatic Devices

3)Oral Inflation

Properly armed and inspected Inflatable PFDs will inflate when manually or automatically activated. However, you can fully inflate the Inflatable PFD by mouth (Fig. 4) should inflation not occur, or if you are in a non-emergency situation. To orally inflate the Inflatable PFD, first locate the oral inflation tube by opening the wearer ’s left front panel of the Inflatable PFD. Remove the dust cap from the end of the oral tube and blow into the tube until the Inflatable PFD is fully inflated.

Place the oral inflator dust cap back in the stowed position (Fig. 6).

WARNING: Avoid double inflation (CO2 cylinder inflation after full oral inflation) as it could damage the PFD.

FIGURE 4

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