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Owner’s Manual

MD0450 22 Inflatable Vest with LIFT

Hydrostatic Inflation Model - Manual with Automatic Backup

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US Patent No. 6,832,415 and Patents Pending

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MUSTANG SURVIVAL

INFLATABLE VEST

WITH LIFT

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Page 1: ... s Manual MD0450 22 Inflatable Vest with LIFT TM Hydrostatic Inflation Model Manual with Automatic Backup SecureZIP TM US Patent No 6 832 415 and Patents Pending MUSTANG SURVIVAL INFLATABLE VEST WITH LIFT TM ...

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Page 3: ...Conversion Instructions 17 Repacking 23 Is Your PFD in Good and Serviceable Condition 24 Care and Maintenance Instructions 26 Cleaning and Storing 26 How and Why to Test Your PFD 27 How Do You Test Your PFD Using the Automatic Inflator 27 How Do You Test Your PFD Using the Manual Inflator 28 How Do You Test Your PFD Using the Oral Inflator 29 Wear Your PFD 30 Hypothermia 31 Each of These Devices i...

Page 4: ...roken or deformed hardware detached webbing rotted structural components air leaks or nonfunctional oral inflation tube Unless worn inflated this PFD must also be properly armed with a full CO2 cylinder inflation system status indicator and a manual inflation beaded handle accessible outside the user s right front panel cover Fig 1 The chest buckle on the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM must be fasten...

Page 5: ...ly is LIFTTM one of the world s best performing PFD s in wave conditions but it s comfortable too Light and ergonomically designed you can t even tell you re wearing it until you need it While traditional PFDs are inherently buoyant inflatable PFDs like the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM rely entirely upon inflation for buoyancy Uninflated the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM is comfortable and can be inf...

Page 6: ...cked Cover Panel Chest Strap Waist Belt Chest Buckle Velcro Tab FIGURE 1 Single Point Status Indicator Water Inlet Valve Lanyard Beaded Handle Hydrostatic Inflator Cap Yellow Inflator Cap Cap Locking Ring Tabs Black Locking Ring Inflator Body Expiry Date FIGURE 2 Component Inspection Instructions 1 Examine the single point indicator through the window panel Ensure the single point indicator is gre...

Page 7: ...checkpoints listed below are true before each use Single point indicator is green Ensure the current date is not past the date on the inflator If it is replace the inflator see Re arming Your PFD p 11 All zippers Velcro and waist buckle are securely fastened Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM is not twisted Oral inflation dust cap is in the stowed position Fig 22 Ensure the beaded handle is placed throug...

Page 8: ...ning If so expel some air by depressing the oral tube valve don the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM and refill Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM by mouth using the oral tube 2 Fasten the front waist belt buckle Fig 3 Adjust the waist belt to a secure fit using the front adjuster on the belt WARNING Do not wear the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM under other clothing or harness systems as the inflation could be ...

Page 9: ...he belt opening in the storage pocket Fig 5 FIGURE 5 Inflation It is recommended that the following procedures be followed to inflate your Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM Manual Inflation 1 Activate the inflation system by grasping the beaded handle and jerk Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM Owner s Manual 6 IMPORTANT Ensure the chest buckle is fastened when inflated Fig 4 ...

Page 10: ...mportant Ensure the chest buckle is fastened when inflated Fastened Chest Strap FIGURE 7 Automatic Backup Inflation Inflation will occur automatically within 5 seconds after the inflator is immersed in water Hydrostatic pressure opens the water inlet valve allowing the water sensing element to disintegrate triggering a spring loaded plunger which punctures the CO2 cylinder inflating the Inflatable...

Page 11: ...wever you can fully inflate the PFD by mouth Fig 8 should inflation not occur or if you are in a non emergency situation To orally inflate the PFD first locate the oral inflation tube by opening the wearer s right front panel cover of the PFD Then remove the dust cap from the end of the oral tube and blow into the tube until the PFD is fully inflated It may be neccessary to manually release the Ve...

Page 12: ... side away from the buckle Fig 9 b Simultaneously grasp the waist belt along the body with the right hand approximately 6 inches to the right of the buckle and feed the webbing into the buckle FIGURE 9 To loosen a Simultaneously grasp and hold the waist belt with the left hand as you grasp the lobe on the right side with the right hand and pull away from the center Fig 10 Waist Belt FIGURE 10 9 MU...

Page 13: ...should inflate a re arm kit MA7218 22 with a valid install by date is required to re arm the device IMPORTANT The PFD should be re armed according to the Re arming Your PFD instructions p 11 Deflation 1 To deflate the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM reverse the oral inflation tube dust cap and insert it into the valve or depress valve with a fingertip The dust cap will not lock in the deflate position...

Page 14: ...d at the bottom of the left and right panel covers for full inflation because oral inflation may not provide sufficient pressure to open the tabs Re arming Your PFD NOTE A valid re arm kit MA7218 22 is required for this procedure 1 Place the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM on a smooth flat surface and wipe off any water Access the inflator by reaching under the cover and fully expose the inflator for ...

Page 15: ...wise Fig 13 Locking Ring Key FIGURE 13 3 Turn the black locking ring counter clockwise and lift off the cap yellow inflator operating head Fig 14 Dispose of the used cap Cap FIGURE 14 4 Squeeze the sealing ring to elongate and remove the inflator body Fig 15 Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM Owner s Manual 12 ...

Page 16: ...h FIGURE 16 6 Check that the new inflator body indicator is green Insert the new inflator body with CO2 cylinder pointing upward inside the Inflatable PFD Fig 17 Let the sealing ring rest on the adapter around the four lugs Green Indicator Caution Do not turn the center shaft FIGURE 17 13 MUSTANG SURVIVAL ...

Page 17: ... the answer is NO to either question get a new cap Single Point Indicator Water Inlet Valve Expiry FIGURE 18 8 Hold the CO2 cylinder through the fabric of the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM Fig 19 Position the replacement cap with the water inlet valve pointing to the right and press firmly onto the inflator body and sealing ring Fig 20 FIGURE 19 FIGURE 20 Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM Owner s Manual 1...

Page 18: ...Fig 39 12 Refold the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM in accordance with the Repacking section p 17 Auto Manual Conversion Cap MA7219 Instructions These instructions apply only when the MA7219 is used with a MD0450 22 with an armed Hammar M1 inflator green status indicator CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS This will convert the MD3196 from an automatic inflation device to a manual inflation device The device may...

Page 19: ...nversion Cap Opening Lanyard FIGURE 22 3 Position the conversion cap over the inflator s hydrostatic valve opening The conversion cap s metal clip should be placed along the top of the inflator s hydrostatic valve Fig 23 FIGURE 23 4 Secure the conversion cap to the inflator s hydrostatic valve by applying pressure to the cap at the metal clip FIGURE 24 Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM Owner s Manual 16...

Page 20: ...conversion cap in the anti chafing cover in the front pocket when not in use Repacking IMPORTANT Carefully read the entire Repacking instructions to achieve a properly packed Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM If your Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM has been used and or the hydrostatic inflator replaced always inflate through the oral tube and check that it stays inflated at least overnight With the dust cap...

Page 21: ... Ensure the oral inflation dust cap is fitted in the stowed position Fig 26 Dust cap position for deflation Dust cap in stowed position FIGURE 26 3 Open both front panel covers Adjust the waist belt and chest belt buckles to their full lengths so that the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM is laid out flat Fig 27 shows the right lobe as worn FOLD 3 FOLD 1 FOLD 2 Right Lobe FIGURE 27 Inflatable Vest with ...

Page 22: ...Make each fold towards yourself 5 Fold the right lobe as it is worn over on the Fold 1 dashed line Fig 28 Note that the right lobe has the inflator with cylinder FOLD 3 FOLD 2 Right Lobe FIGURE 28 6 Continuing with the right lobe fold it over on the Fold 2 dashed line Fig 29 Ensure that the bladder is tucked under the inflator to prevent it from blocking the indicator window Point A D 3 A FIGURE 2...

Page 23: ...ng in the cover Point B and attach to the Velcro tab c Position the chest buckle under the cover Point C A B C FIGURE 30 8 Fold the lobe over on the Fold 3 dashed line Fig 31 a Position the folded lobe so it does not cover the inflator Point A A FIGURE 31 9 Fold the cover panel down so that it covers the lobe Fig 32 Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM Owner s Manual 20 ...

Page 24: ...s 33 and 34 NOTE Fasten the Velcro tab to prevent the zipper from re opening ZIP 2 Close by pulling slider in the opposite direction to the end the zipper Fig 34 Ensure that the Inflatable cell does not get caught by the zipper when closing FIGURE 33 FIGURE 34 11 Find the left zipper tail on the right lobe and ZIP 1 Reset the 2 step zipper by pulling the slider to the Velcro tab Fig 35 21 MUSTANG ...

Page 25: ...ipper tail so it is not exposed Fig 37 Zipper Tail FIGURE 37 13 The right lobe should now be fastened closed and the inflator should be visible through the clear window Ensure the beaded handle is placed through the opening and is attached to the Velcro tab on the outside of the vest Fig 39 Ensure the zipper is closed to the stop located under the Velcro tab NOTE Ensure the chest buckle does not e...

Page 26: ...tor or indicator window 15 Turn over the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM and fold the back flap up and fasten the three 3 VelcroTM tabs Fig 38 Right Lobe Left Lobe FIGURE 38 16 Use the adjustable waist belt to size to fit When complete the garment should appear as shown Fig 39 and be secure for use or storage FIGURE 39 23 MUSTANG SURVIVAL ...

Page 27: ...y armed with a cylinder installed in the inflator and single point status indicator showing green See Page 3 for instructions Failure to follow these instructions rigorously could result in a non functioning PFD causing injury or death Check the following at the intervals listed below 1 Before Each Use i Examine the single point status indicator through the window panel ensuring it is green If the...

Page 28: ...ee Readiness Checklist p 4 Perform these tests more often if exposed to potential damage or used in extreme conditions 3 After Each Inflation Re arm the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM See Re arming Your PFD p 11 4 Annually Perform the following at the beginning of each boating season after inflation or whenever the integrity of the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM is in doubt i Check all components for di...

Page 29: ...able Vest with LIFTTM 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 Vest with LIFTTM to dry on a plastic coat hanger Do not dry clean Always store your Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM in a warm dry place out of direct sunlight HOW AND WHY TO TEST YOUR PFD Inflate y...

Page 30: ...he Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM will float you on your back or just slightly 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 on how you float 5 Get out of the water and remove the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM 6 Deflate the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM by depressing the oral inflator valve see Deflatio...

Page 31: ...inflator see Deflation p 10 7 Let the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM dry thoroughly Re arm p 11 and Repack the PFD p 17 HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE ORAL INFLATOR This test is not mandatory however may be conducted using the following procedure WARNING Use only a previously fired hydrostatic inflator to perform this test DO NOT test with a fully armed hydrostatic inflator as double inflation ma...

Page 32: ...er s surface Note the effect of where you hold your legs and how you float 7 Get out of the water and remove the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM Completely deflate the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM using the oral inflator see Deflation p 10 8 Let the Inflatable Vest with LIFTTM dry thoroughly Re arm p 11 and Repack the PFD p 17 Re assemble inflation system parts and repack the Inflatable Vest with LIFTT...

Page 33: ...ithout using energy treading water and because of their insulating properties Naturally the warmer the water the less insulation you will require When operating in cold waters below 60 F 15 6 C you should consider using a coat or jacket style PFD or a Type V Thermal Protective PFD as they cover more of the body than the vest or belt style PFDs Some Points to Remember About Hypothermia Protection 1...

Page 34: ...oss and thus increase the survival time FIGURE 36 EACH OF THESE DEVICES IS INTENDED TO HELP YOU SAVE YOUR OWN LIFE For your PFD to function properly follow these suggestions to verify that it fits floats and remains in good condition 1 Check the inflation mechanism status indicator before each use 2 Get in the habit of re arming the inflation mechanism immediately after each CO2 inflation be sure ...

Page 35: ... be used to attach the device to the boat Attaching the device to the boat will not permit it to perform as intended AIRLINE OPERATOR POLICY ON CARRIAGE OF INFLATABLE PFDS AND CO2 CARTRIDGES Please be aware that the following regulations apply to the air transport of this product According to U S Department of Transportation DOT PHMSA the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Titl...

Page 36: ...m Mustang Survival and seahorse design are registered trademarks of Mustang Survival Corp Our commitment to quality has earned our Richmond facilities ISO 9001 registration the highest of all international standards This is our guarantee you re receiving the ultimate in design and manufacturing Printed in Canada Rev 30 Mar 07 WE SAVE LIVES FOR A LIVING ...

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