Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest
Description and Maintenance Instructions
9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0
Figure 3. Component Locations (rear view)
Life Preserver
Protective
Velcro Tab
Survival Vest
Container
Attachment Tab
Side Adjustment Strap
Storage Pocket
Storage Pocket
Adjustable Waist Belt
2.3LIFE PRESERVER
2.3.1The life preserver cover (see figure 29) is attached directly to the survival vest with an interlocking (Dutch style) speed lacing loop system (see figure 4) and is easily removable. The life preserver consists of two major components:
a.Inflatable Cell
b.Protective Container
2.3.2The inflatable cell is attached to the Survival Vest at three points; one directly to the protective container by means of a short speed lacing loop system at the rear. The other two direct attachment points are where the webbing straps attach to the front lobes. The free end of the Survival Vest anchor strap passes through the slots on the back side the protective cover and through the inflatable cell grommets (1.0 inch (25 mm) plastic grommets RF bonded in place), located at the lower points of the cell lobes. A ‘lift the dot’ snap is used to secure them in place. The inflatable cell, when folded, is contained within the protective container by means of a perimeter zipper closure system and a Velcro patch located at the rear at the zipper ends.
2.4INFLATABLE CELL
2.4.1The inflatable cell is made from polyurethane coated nylon fabric and is yellow in colour. The perimeter of the cell is sealed using radio frequency (RF) bonding.
NOTE: All location reference points in this section are based from the perspective of the person wearing the LP/SV.
2.4.2The inflatable cell comprises two independent chambers, front and rear, which are created by the provision of a separate ply of unsupported polyurethane film between the outer panels of
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