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Owner’s Manual
MD3081 Inflatable PFD
Manual Inflation Model
USCG Approved Type III
MD3082 Inflatable PFD
Manual Inflation Model
with Harness USCG Approved Type V
MD3083 Inflatable PFD
Manual with Automatic Backup Inflation Model
USCG Approved Type II
MD3084 Inflatable PFD
Manual with Automatic Backup Inflation Model
with Harness USCG Approved Type V
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CONTENTS Page 1 Approval Conditions and Carriage Regulations 2 What is an Inflatable PFD? 2 Instructions for Use 2 Component Inspection Instructions 3 Readiness Checklist 4 Sizing and Fit 4 Donning Instructions 5 Inflating Your Inflatable PFD 6 Special Considerations for Automatic Devices (MD3083 and MD3084) 7 Deflating the Inflatable PFD 8 Usage Below Freezing 8 Re-arming Your PFD (MD3081 and MD3082) 10 Re-arming Your PFD (MD3083 and MD3084)
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DO NOT REMOVE PRIOR TO SALE. APPROVAL CONDITIONS AND CARRIAGE REGULATIONS This Inflatable PFD is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) for use as a Type III (Model MD3081), Type V (Model MD3082) Personal Flotation Device (PFD), Type II (Model MD3083), and Type V (Model MD3084) Personal Flotation Device (PFD). Models MD3082 and MD3084 have Type III and Type II performance respectively but are approved as Type V PFDs because they have built-in safety harnesses that can cause injury if no
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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 33-gram CO gas cylinder. The Inflatable PFD is designed to offer maximum 2 mobility with minimum bulk. The Inflatable PFD (MD3081 and MD3082) can be inflated either manually by jerking a pull-tab, or orally (by mouth). The Inflatable PFD (MD3083 and MD3084) can
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FIGURE 2 Automatic Inflator MD3083 and MD3084 Service Indicator 3) Ensure the oral-inflation dust cap is in the stowed position (Fig. 7). 4) Ensure the service indicator is green and the pull-tab lanyard is hanging on the outside; secure the Velcro™ strips on both sides of the Inflatable PFD. 5) For the MD3083 and MD3084 only - Ensure the bobbin is valid. The PFD, or bobbin, must have been purchased within the last three (3) years. If the purchase date is unknown, check the date printed on
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Your Inflatable PFD is ready for use if all applicable boxes are checked. NOTE: Contact your Mustang Dealer if you have any concerns about the readiness of your Inflatable PFD. Sizing and Fit This PFD provides a minimum of 33.7 lbs of buoyancy when inflated and is designed for wearers over 16 years of age, with a chest range of 30-52 inches (76-132 cm) weighing over 80 pounds (36 kg). Donning Instructions It is important that the Inflatable PFD is properly adjusted to fit the person wearing
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Inflating Your Inflatable PFD It is recommended that the following procedures be followed to inflate your Inflatable PFD: 1) Manual Inflation Activate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on the pull- tab (Fig. 4). The Inflatable PFD should fully inflate within 5 seconds. FIGURE 4 Manual Inflator Automatic Inflator MD3081 and MD3082 MD3083 and MD3084 2) Automatic Backup Inflation (MD3083 and MD3084) Inflation will occur automatically within 10 seconds after the inflator is immer
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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. WARNING: Avoid double inflation (CO cylinder inflation after 2 full oral inflation) as it could damage the PFD. FIGURE 5 Special Considerations for Automatic Devices (MD3083 and MD3084) The Inflatable PFD might not be armed when needed, either knowingly or unknowingly.
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If this PFD should inflate prematurely, a re-arm kit (MA7202) is required to re-arm the device. IMPORTANT: The Inflatable PFD should be re-armed according to the instructions (Re-arming Your PFD (MD3083 and MD3084) p. 10). Deflating the Inflatable PFD 1) To deflate the Inflatable PFD, reverse the oral-inflation tube dust cap and insert it into the valve or depress valve with fingertip. The dust cap will not lock in the deflate position so it is necessary to hold it in place (Fig. 6). 2
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Usage Below Freezing When the temperature is below freezing, a fully discharged cylinder may not adequately inflate your Inflatable PFD. Under these conditions use the oral inflator to adequately top-up the PFD. WARNING: CO inflation could over-pressurize and damage your 2 Inflatable PFD if already orally inflated. Re-arming Your PFD (MD3081 and MD3082) NOTE: A re-arm kit (MA7203) is required for this procedure. IMPORTANT: Follow instructions in the exact sequence below. 1) Unpack or open th
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FIGURE 8 MD3081 and MD3082 Manual Inflator Cylinder Step 2 Sensor Ring Step 3 Bayonet Tab Step 4 O-Ring Step 3 Lever Service Indicator Step 5 4) Raise, and hold, the lever into the inflator housing. Install a new cylinder/bayonet assembly by engaging bayonet tabs in housing, pushing in then turning clockwise 1/8 turn to a full stop (Fig. 9). WARNING: PFD WILL ONLY INFLATE IF CYLINDER IS TURNED TO A FULL STOP. 9 Inflatable PFD Owner’s Manual
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FIGURE 9 MD3081 and MD3082 Manual Inflator Tab Cylinder Piercing Pin 1/8 Turn Service Indicator Lever 5) Examine the service indicator (Fig. 9) and ensure it is GREEN. If the service indicator is red, the mechanism has been fired or is MD3081 and MD3082 Manual Inflator incorrectly fitted and the inflator requires service. See Re-arming Your PFD (MD3081 and MD3082) p. 8. Tab Cylinder NOTE: The service indicator must be green before proceeding. Piercing Pin 6) Refold the Inflatable PFD in acc
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removed prior to re-arming. 5) Check the housing to be sure it is clear and dry. If necessary, rinse the inflator with fresh water to remove dirt and salt. Let dry before going to step 6. FIGURE 10 MD3083 and MD3084 Automatic Inflator Cap Step 3 CO 2 Cylinder Step 2 Cylinder / Bayonet Sensor Ring Assembly Yellow Bobbin Step 9 Step 2 (white side up) Bayonet Step 4 Tab HOUSING** Step 9 Step 4 O-ring Step 9 Housing Shoulder Pins Step 8 Service Indicator Step 11 Lever Step 10 Pull-Tab
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unknown, check the date printed on the bobbin and replace if older than three (3) years (see Re-arming Your PFD (MD3083 and MD3084), p. 10). 7) IMPORTANT! Bobbin (yellow) must be installed into the HOUSING (**see figure 10), white side up, aligning the slots on the bobbin with the ridges inside the threaded housing. The bobbin will slide in easily if installed correctly. 8) Install cap by screwing clockwise until it meets the housing shoulder. 9) Check the new cylinder/bayonet assembly to e
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12) Refold the Inflatable PFD in accordance with the Repacking section (p. 13). YOUR INFLATABLE PFD (MD3083 and MD3084) IS NOW READY FOR MANUAL USE WITH AUTOMATIC BACKUP FIGURE 12 MD3083 and MD3084 Automatic Inflator Cylinder Tab Piercing Pin Service Indicator 1/8 Turn Groove Pull-cord Repacking Gently squeeze the Inflatable PFD until all air or gas has been expelled (Fig. 6). Do not wring or twist the Inflatable PFD. Put the inflation tube dust cap back in its stowed position on the o
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W1R W1R F E F D C A B D C A B E F F D C A B A B D C FIGURE 13 FIGURE 15 F E Pull-tab FIGURE 16 FIGURE 14 F D C D A B A B C Sailing Harness Models with a sailing harness (MD3082 and MD3084) are designed to prevent the user from falling overboard when used with a tether with an under-load quick-release hook and have been designed and tested in accordance with Offshore Racing Council (ORC) requirements. Care and attention must be taken to ensure that the harness is used and maintained correct
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quick-release under-load hardware. This harness has not been designed for fall arrest, lifting or climbing and should not be relied upon in any of these instances. US Coast Guard approval does not apply to this harness and the potential for injury has not been assessed. FIGURE 17 Chest Buckle D-Ring Chest Belt Webbing Tether Quick Release Lanyard Webbing IS YOUR PFD IN GOOD AND SERVICEABLE CONDITION? Check your Inflatable PFD between outings to be sure that it is properly armed; that it is
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Repacking section (p.13). 3) Annually - Perform the following at the beginning of each boating season, after cell inflation, or whenever the integrity of the inflatable cell is in doubt: i) Check all components for dirt or corrosion. Clean or replace. ii) Visually examine your Inflatable PFD for damage or excessive abrasion, wear, tear or contamination. Particular attention must be paid to the stitching. If in doubt, send it to your Mustang dealer for evaluation and/or servicing. iii
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Always store your Inflatable PFD in a warm, dry place out of direct sunlight. Cleaning and Storing of Your Inflatable PFD (MD3083 and MD3084) To clean your Inflatable PFD, remove the CO cylinder/bayonet assembly, 2 cap and bobbin. Keep the bobbin dry. Hand wash or sponge down the Inflatable PFD in warm, soapy water. Rinse the PFD and inflator with clean water. Hang the Inflatable PFD to dry on a plastic coat hanger. Ensure the inflator is thoroughly dry before installing the bobbin. Be su
