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MUSTANG SURVIVAL
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OWNER'S MANUAL
– MD3181 / MD3183 / MD3184 /
INFLATABLE PFD
HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PFD USING THE
MANUAL INFLATOR
?
The U.S. Coast Guard recommends that you purchase at least two
spare re-arming kits (MA7214 for models MD3183 and MD3184, MA3181
for model MD3181).
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1. To test your PFD, you will need:
• your fully armed PFD.
• re-arming kit approved for your PFD.
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2. Put on the PFD.
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3. Actuate the inflation system by jerking firmly downward on the
pull-tab. The PFD should fully inflate within five seconds.
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4. Get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with
your head above the surface.
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5. See if the PFD 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.
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6. Get out of the water and remove the PFD. Completely deflate the
PFD using the oral inflator (see Deflating Your PFD, p. 8).
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7. Let the PFD dry thoroughly. Re-arm (p. 9) and repack the PFD
(p. 13).
