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Annually:
In addition to the inspections specified for every six months, perform
the following at the beginning of each boating season or whenever
the integrity of your inflatable PFD is in doubt:
Thoroughly check all components for dirt and/or corrosion. Clean
or replace, as necessary. If any item shows signs of damage,
perform inspections listed under "Every Six Months." If in doubt,
contact Mustang Survival customer service.
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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).
Record as an “Annual” inspection in permanent ink on the Care and
Storage label, in the Date Maintained column. Repack the PFD as
outlined in the Repacking section, p. 13.
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS FOR UCV OPERATORS
It is the responsibility of the operator to be sure this PFD is in
serviceable condition.
Refer to Mandatory Carriage Requirements,
p. 2.
This PFD must also be properly armed with status indicator
showing Green on both the inflator cap and body (see Re-Arming
Your PFD, p. 9).
CLEANING AND STORING YOUR PFD
To clean your PFD, hand wash or sponge down in warm, soapy water,
taking care not to submerge the inflator. Rinse your PFD with clean
water and hang to dry on a plastic coat hanger. Do not dry-clean, use
chlorine bleach, or apply direct heat.
Always store your fully dried
PFD in a warm, dry, well ventilated place out of direct sunlight.
