Mustang Survival MD3183 Cleaning and Storing of Your Inflatable PFD, HOW and WHY to Test Your PFD

ii)Visually examine your Inflatable PFD for damage or excessive abrasion, wear, tear or contamination. Particular attention must be paid to the stitching, straps and hardware. If in doubt, send it to your Mustang dealer for evaluation and/or servicing.

iii)Perform the Oral Inflation Valve Test: See the Oral Inflation Valve Test in the Every Two (2) Months Care and Maintenance Instructions section.

iv)Perform the Leak Test. See the Leak Test in the Every Two (2) Months Care and Maintenance Instructions section.

v)Ensure the current date is not past the date on the inflator. If it is, replace the inflator (see Re-arming Your PFD, p. 9).

vi)Ensure the single point status indicator is green (Fig. 1).

vii)Record as an "Annual" inspection in permanent ink on the Care and Storage label, in the Date Maintained column.

Repack the Inflatable PFD as outlined in the Repacking section (p. 13).

WARNING: If you are not confident in the self-inspection and servicing of your Inflatable PFD in accordance with these instructions, take your Inflatable PFD to a Mustang dealer for professional servicing or contact Mustang Survival (see contact information on back of manual).

Cleaning and Storing of Your Inflatable PFD

To avoid inflation, do not submerge the Inflatable PFD or directly spray the inflator. Hand wash or sponge down the Inflatable PFD in warm, soapy water. Rinse the PFD and inflator with clean water, using a clean rinse cloth. Hang the Inflatable PFD to dry on a plastic coat hanger. Do not dry clean.

Always store your Inflatable PFD in a warm, dry place out of direct sunlight.

HOW AND WHY TO TEST YOUR PFD

Inflate your Inflatable PFD and try it out in the water to:

·Make sure it floats you:

•Comfortably (when worn properly)

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