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MUSTANG SURVIVAL
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OWNER'S MANUAL
– MD3181 / MD3183 / MD3184 /
INFLATABLE PFD
READINESS CHECKLIST
Check your PFD and ensure all of the checkpoints listed below are
true before use.
Single point status indicator is green (Fig. 2 or 2a).
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).
All zippers, Velcro
™
, and waist buckle are securely fastened.
Ensure both zipper stops are in place under Velcro
™
Tab (Fig. 25)
Oral inflation cap is in the stowed position (Fig. 7).
Inflatable PFD is not twisted.
Ensure the inflation pull-tab is hanging on the outside (Fig. 31).
No rips, tears, excessive abrasion, or holes; all seams are securely
sewn; and the cover, straps, and hardware are still strong.
CONTACT YOUR MUSTANG SURVIVAL DEALER IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT
THE READINESS OF YOUR INFLATABLE PFD.
SIZING AND FIT
This PFD provides a minimum of 33.7 pounds 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) and weighing over
80 pounds (36 kg).
PUTTING ON (DONNING) YOUR PFD
It is important that the inflatable PFD is properly adjusted to fit
the person wearing it. An incorrect fit or improper fastening of
attachments could impede its effectiveness.
1. All belts and straps are already threaded correctly and only need to
be adjusted for fit.
For the non-harness models MD3181 and MD3183, the belt should fit
below your rib cage adjusted to a tight personal fit.
For the harness model MD3184, the bottom of the belt must always
be worn at least two inches (5 cm) above the lowest rib and
adjusted to a tight personal fit.
2.
Put the PFD on just like a jacket (Fig. 3) and fasten the front
buckle. Adjust the waist belt using the side buckle on the belt and
secure the belt’s loose end in the belt loop.
WARNING:
DO NOT WEAR INFLATABLE PFDS UNDER CLOTHING AS THE INFLATION
COULD BE RESTRICTED OR YOU COULD BE INJURED.
