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MUSTANG SURVIVAL
MANUFACTURER'S MANUAL
MD3075 Inflatable PFD
Manual Inflation Model
Recreational: USCG Approved Type III
INFLATABLE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE
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CONTENTS Page 1 Approval Conditions and Carriage Regulations 1 Mandatory Carriage Requirements 1 What is an Inflatable PFD? 2 Instructions for Use 2 Component Inspection Instructions 2 Readiness Checklist 3 Sizing and Fit 3 Donning Instructions 4 Inflating Your Inflatable PFD 5 Deflating the Inflatable PFD 6 Usage Below Freezing 6 Re-arming Your PFD (MD3075) 8 Repacking 9 Is Your PFD in Good and Servicable Condition? 9 Care and Maintenance Inst
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APPROVAL CONDITIONS AND CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS This Inflatable PFD is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) for use as a Type III (Model MD3075) Personal Flotation Device (PFD). It is not approved for water skiing or other high impact, high-speed activities. This Inflatable PFD was designed to be more comfortable and less restrictive to wear than inherently buoyant PFDs. When worn, used, and serviced according to this owner’s manual, this Inflatable PFD can greatly increase your chances o
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE This manual supplies instructional, maintenance and safety information for model MD3075 unless specified otherwise. The model number is listed on the underside label. Congratulations on your Inflatable PFD purchase. Component Inspection Instructions 1) Examine the service indicator through the window panel (Fig. 1). Ensure the service indicator is green. If the service indicator is red, the mechanism has been fired or is incorrectly fitted (see Re-arming Your PFD (p.
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n Inflatable PFD is not twisted. n Oral-inflation dust cap is in the stowed position (Fig. 6). n "Jerk to inflate" tab exits bottom of pouch. 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)
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Deployment and Use of the PFD (Fig2, Step 3-6) Inflating then donning 1) Either pull out the bladder from fabric casing, then inflate orally, or pull sharply on tab to inflate. 2) Put over head. 3) Tie the tie tapes at neckline Donning then inflating 1) Pull out the bladder. 2) Put over head. 3) Pull sharply on tab to inflate or inflate orally. 4) Tie the tie tapes at neckline. Inflating Your Inflatable PFD It is recommended that the following procedures be followed to inflate your Inflatable
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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 cover 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 (CO cylinder inflation after 2 full ora
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FIGURE 6 FIGURE 5 Oral In ator Cap In Dust cap Dust cap Deflate in stowed position for Position position de ation Usage Below Freezing When the temperature is below freezing, the Inflatable PFD should be worn partially inflated because a fully discharged cylinder may not quickly or adequately inflate your Inflatable PFD. Under these conditions use the oral inflator to adequately top-up the PFD, after CO inflation. 2 WARNING: CO inflation could over-pressurize and damage your 2 Inflatable
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FIGURE 7 3F Manual Inflator MD3085 Manual Inflator Cylinder Step 2 Sensor Ring Step 3 Bayonet Tab Step 4 O-Ring Step 3 Service Lever Indicator Step 4 Step 5 Service Indicator If green, unit is operable If red, stop and service unit 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. 8). WARNING: PFD WILL ONLY INFLATE IF CYLINDER IS TURNED TO A FULL
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6) Refold the Inflatable PFD in accordance with the Repacking section (p. 9). YOUR INFLATABLE PFD (MD3075) IS NOW READY FOR MANUAL USE Repacking Gently squeeze the Inflatable PFD until all air or gas has been expelled (Fig. 5). Do not wring or twist the Inflatable PFD. Put the oral tube dust cap back in its stowed position on the oral inflation tube (Fig. 6). NOTE: Before following the repacking sequence, be sure to properly re-arm your Inflatable PFD. 1) Lay the bladder and pouch out on
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4) Without twisting, fold the bladder over once and place into the centre of the pouch between the two wings (Fig.9). Ensure the yellow inflator pulltab is positioned so it hangs out from the bottom, TM between the Velcro closure. 5) Position so that green indicator is visible through window. 6) Ensure yellow pulltab is still hanging out the bottom of the pouch. TM 7) Close Velcro at bottom of pouch. IS YOUR PFD IN GOOD AND SERVICEABLE CONDITION? Check your Inflatable PFD between outin
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ii) Ensure the manual pull-tab is accessible. iii) 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. 2) Every Two (2) Months: i) Leak Test: The Inflatable PFD should be tested for general leakage by orally inflating your Inflatable PFD until firm and let stand for 16 hours. A leaking In
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iv) Perform the Leak Test. See the Leak Test in the Every Two (2) Months Care and Maintenance Instructions section. v) Ensure the service indicator is green (Fig. 1). vi) 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. 8). WARNING: If you are not confident in the self-inspection and servicing of your Inflatable PFD in accordance with these instructions, ta
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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) • Adequately for expected w ave conditions (body shapes/densities affect performance) Make sure it works: • A flow of bubbles should not appear (see CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS for leak tests p. 9). It should inflate quick and easily. Learn how it works by: • Activ ati
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back of vertical. In a relaxed floating position, verify that your mouth is well above the water’s surface. Note the effect of where you hold your legs and how you float. 6) Get out of the water and remove the Inflatable PFD. Completely deflate the Inflatable PFD using the oral inflator (see Deflating the Inflatable PFD p. 5). Remove the CO cylinder/bayonet assembly 2 from the inflator. 7) Let the Inflatable PFD dry thoroughly. Re-arm & Repack the PFD (p. 6). HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING
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WEAR YOUR PFD In approximately 80 percent of all boating fatalities, the victims were not wearing a PFD. Most fatal accidents happen on calm sunny days. This Inflatable PFD is much more comfortable to wear than other PFD types. Get into the habit of wearing this Inflatable PFD. Non-swimmers and children especially should wear a hybrid or non- Inflatable PFD at all times when on or near the water. HYPOTHERMIA Prolonged exposure to cold water causes a condition known as hypothermia - a substan
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2) Do not attempt to swim unless it is to reach a nearby craft, fellow survivor, or a floating object on which you can lean or climb. Swimming increases the rate of body heat loss. In cold water, drown- proofing methods that require putting your head in the water are not recommended. Keep your head out of the water. This will greatly lessen heat loss and increase your survival time. 3) Use the standard H.E.L.P. position when wearing an Inflatable PFD, drawing the legs up to a seated positio
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3) Try your wearable Inflatable PFD on and adjust it until it fits comfortably in and out of the water. 4) Mark your Inflatable PFD with your name if you are the only wearer. 5) Do not alter your Inflatable PFD. If it doesn’t fit properly, get one that does. An altered device is no longer Coast Guard approved. 6) Your Inflatable PFD is not intended for use as a fender or kneeling pad. 7) If your Inflatable PFD is wet, allow it to dry thoroughly before storing it. Store it in a well-ventilate
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of the aircraft operator, one small carbon dioxide cylinder fitted into a self-inflating jacket, plus one spare cartridge, may be carried by a passenger or crew in checked or carry-on baggage. Please refer to the governing body’s documentation, found online at http://hazmat.dot.gov. 17 Inflatable PFD Owner’s Manual
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